Heady

About Heady and the Role:

Heady is a digital product consultancy that provides full-service strategy, design, full-stack development, and growth marketing services for retail and lifestyle brands — and we do it all with heart. Our team partners with Fortune 500 brands to deliver impactful technology and design solutions.

We’re looking for a Freelance Project Manager to oversee an end-to-end website redesign and launch on the Shopify platform for a client. This role requires a deep understanding of Shopify’s ecosystem, including theme customization, third-party integrations, and platform capabilities. The Project manager will be expected to collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth project execution, on-time delivery, and a high-quality user experience.

This project is slated to run from Mid October through February and requires approximately 20 hours/week. 

There may be opportunities beyond this contract. ET hours are required. This is a remote-friendly role.

What You’ll Do:

• Manage Shopify website & app development from strategy and design through development and launch.

• Lead cross-functional teams, including designers, developers, and stakeholders, ensuring alignment across all project phases.

• Run daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives to maintain project momentum.

• Monitor and manage project timelines, scope, and budgets, proactively identifying and mitigating risks.

• Work closely with developers to ensure best practices are followed for customizations, integrations, and performance optimization.

• Coordinate backlog grooming and requirement gathering, prioritizing work based on business and technical needs.

• Communicate effectively with clients, providing clear updates on progress, risks, and next steps.

• Ensure high-quality deliverables, aligning client expectations with project execution.

• Document project timelines, resource planning, and key decisions to maintain transparency across teams.

Who You Are: 

• 4+ years of Project Management experience, with a focus on Shopify website development and e-commerce platforms.

• Proven track record of launching Shopify websites, including theme customizations and app integrations.

• Strong understanding of Shopify’s ecosystem, including Liquid templating, checkout customization, and third-party apps.

• Experience working with cross-functional teams in an Agile/Scrum environment.

• Excellent client-facing skills, with the ability to manage expectations and align business and technical requirements.

• Proficiency in backlog management and sprint planning, ensuring efficient execution of development tasks.

• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to proactively identify and resolve project roadblocks.

• Highly organized and detail-oriented, capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously.

• Familiarity with development processes, including Shopify API integrations, front-end development best practices, and performance optimization.

Nice to Haves:

• Knowledge of conversion rate optimization (CRO)

• Experience with subscription based platforms

• Scrum certified

What you’ll get:

• Competitive hourly rate - paid fairly for the value and expertise you bring.

• The chance to work with a talented global / remote-friendly team.

• Flexibility - we trust you to manage your time and deliver without micromanagement.

• Opportunities to grow your skills (and portfolio) by working on interesting, challenging projects that touch multiple areas.

• A culture of kindness and support - you’ll be respected, heard, and part of a team that celebrates wins together.