Stackbuilders

AEM Project Manager Contractor ( United States- Remote)

United States · Contract

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 34 days ago

Full-Stack DevelopmentProject ManagementAgileJiraStakeholder ManagementPRDsSEOLeadershipCommunication

About the role

We're Stack Builders, a US software consultancy based in New York, Quito, and Madrid.
We're currently seeking a talented AEM Project Manager to join us!
For this remote contractor role, you will work on one of our client projects, partnering with their team to generate awareness for their brand, world-class website, visitors, and users.

Protect and maintain a consistent sprint cadence.
Drive continuous improvement with actionable retro outcomes and follow-through.
Project Brief → Planning → Execution: Collaborate with the Workstream and Delivery Leads to turn Project Brief priorities into a clear delivery plan.
Work with Delivery Lead to break PRDs into sprint-ready, refined stories that will be executed upon for the quarter.
Backlog & Jira ownership (source of truth): Create/manage the work hierarchy (Initiatives/Epics/Stories as agreed).
Maintain Jira hygiene (accurate statuses, clean board, up-to-date priorities).
Facilitate working sessions/workshops that move work from "idea" to "ready to build." Escalate priority conflicts to PgM/Workstream/Delivery leadership for resolution.
Documentation & delivery visibility: Maintain organized project documentation (Project Brief, PRDs, transcripts, notes, etc.) in the agreed knowledge base.
Partner with the Program Manager to help the team adopt consistent processes, roles, and reporting in the new operating model.
Manage web content production and publishing schedules in AEM ensuring on-time delivery.

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience.
4+ years of project management and/or a Scrum Master in a digital product, web, or full-stack delivery environment.
3+ years of experience with Adobe Experience Manager (AEM).
Proven experience running Scrum ceremonies and improving team flow.
Proficiency with Agile workflows and Jira.
Knowledge of SEO, web analytics, and content strategy.
Comfort managing a mbiguity, dependencies, and cross-functional coordination (UX/UI, content, engineering, authoring).
Hands-on knowledge of online content management for various devices.
Strong written and verbal communication, experienced with status reporting and risk management Ability to understand dynamic enterprise workflows and processes quickly.
For US applicants, the ability to work as an independent contractor under an LLC, C-Corp, or S-Corp.

Provide lightweight reporting on delivery health (e.g., throughput/velocity, cycle time) to support planning and forecasting.
A strong learning culture.

Stack Builders is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer.
We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive work environment and don't tolerate discrimination or harassment during the hiring process or time of employment.
All team members and candidates are assessed and appreciated for their attitude, qualifications, and potential - regardless of race, religion, color, nationality, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, and other characteristics protected by law.
Learn more about us by visiting our website, where you can find blog posts, tutorials, and testimonials from our team and clients.

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