Digital Project Manager

Job Description

IMG is seeking a dynamic, skilled and adaptable person to join the team as Digital Project Manager. The successful candidate will provide support, guidance and management to teammates across the portfolio to deliver effective high fidelity web experiences for online users.

Digital projects at IMG are varied and challenging. No-one project is the same as another. An understanding and experience of web design, dev, content, timings and legal compliance amongst divisions differs vastly and you will need to be assertive, objective, persuasive and highly knowledgeable about all aspects of digital project creation and maintenance to deliver effective web projects on time, on budget and to a high standard.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities:
• Plan and manage digital product projects end-to-end, with a focus on new website builds, existing website maintenance, and product enhancements
• Provide guidance and advice to the portfolio regarding technical integrations including plugins, APIs, third party ticketing systems, and mobile applications
• Produce and execute fundamental SEO strategies
• Ongoing review of digital consumer journeys and recommendation of strategies to improve conversion and retention across platforms
• Collaborate with various marketing stakeholders to triage incoming requests and identify project requirements, scope, and dependencies
• Create and follow project plans, timelines, and manage day-to-day tasks to deliver quality products according to scope, time and quality expectations
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure resource availability and allocation for projects
• Collaborate with external and internal stakeholders including marketing, design/UX, and engineering

Knowledge & Experience
• Extensive experience and understanding of end-to-end website design and development processes
• Expert understanding and appreciation of web disciplines including;
• requirements gathering
• brief writing, scoping, discovery
• planning, waterfall, Agile
• UX/UI, wireframing, web design
• development (the principles of), UAT/QA
• content gathering and planning
• l aunch processes (DNS, SSL)
• GDPR compliance
• Basic analytics and tracking set up
• Budget management
• External vendor management
• Extensive experience executing technical projects, identifying opportunities and risks, and creatively problem-solving to keep projects on track
• Experience editing and producing site content using CMS' like WordPress, Squarespace, Wix, Craft, Drupal, Webflow
• Understanding of design layouts, UX/UI fundamentals and user flow planning
• Experience designing and implementing SEO strategies
• Experience setting up and maintaining product analytics infrastructures
• Experience with data analysis and ability to make data-driven decisions
• Proficiency using project management tools (JIRA, Basecamp, Asana, Trello etc.) and performance analytics tools (Google Analytics, etc.)
• Preferred qualification: Understanding of digital marketing concepts and e-commerce best practices

Skills and Abilities:
• Highly analytical
• Detail oriented with an impeccable attention to detail
• Strong business sense and clear communication skills
• Keen interest in staying plugged in to digital growth industry trends
• Strong ability to stay organized while juggling multiple projects involving cross-functional stakeholders
• Excellent collaboration skills
• Strong self-starter with a tenacious attitude to deliver a quality service
• Experience in managing external vendors/agencies
• Ability to demonstrate sound, rational and persuasive opinions on website design and delivery practices - you will want to lead rather than be led

Unusual Challenges or Circumstances
• You'll usually work normal office hours, however, you may work longer hours, including evening and weekend work, when working to a campaign deadline or in the lead up to/ during an event.
• You may be required to travel to events, as necessary.
• Outside of event travel there may be a requirement to travel for meetings as part of the role.

Your career at IMG

IMG is highly invested in the career development of its employees. If successful in your role, it should provide you with a steppingstone to the next stage and beyond. It is important to note that while most people look at the position of their line manager as the next step, there is significant opportunity for cross-promotion across the many different divisions of the company . This is possible because of the vast scope of our company and will be strongly encouraged.

Working Conditions
• This is a permanent position.
• This role will be based in New York, US.
• Working hours are 9:00 - 17:00, Monday to Friday
• Occasional travel and weekend work may be required

Equal Opportunities Statement

IMG is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religion or belief.

Business Overview

IMG is a global leader in sports, fashion, events and media, operating in more than 30 countries. The company manages some of the world's greatest sports figures and fashion icons; stages hundreds of live events and branded entertainment experiences annually; and is a leading independent producer and distributor of sports and entertainment media. IMG also specializes in sports training and league development, as well as marketing, media and licensing for brands, sports organizations and collegiate institutions. IMG is part of the Endeavor (formerly WME | IMG) network.

Per local requirements and in the interest of transparency, the range shown below reflects the prevalent current hiring range for this position, based on various factors, including budget and industry data. Endeavor strives to provide locally competitive rewards packages, which include base rate along with, as applicable, short- and long-term incentives, robust benefits, growth and developmental opportunities, and other offerings.

Hiring Range Minimum:
$58,500 annually

Hiring Range Maximum:
$0 annually

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gq5j96-216-73-216-202-42 in your application.