E-Commerce Project & Tech Delivery Manager at Merchology

Plymouth, Minnesota, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

E-Commerce, Project Management, Technical Delivery, API Integrations, Risk Management, Problem Solving, Cross-Functional Team Management, Technical Documentation, Data Mapping, Workflow Design, Change Control, Operational Stability, Vendor Management, Agile Methodologies, Communication, Leadership

Industry

Retail Apparel and Fashion

Description

Description {Mur-chol-uh-jee | The science of company merch; the skill of creating and delivering custom-branded apparel and corporate gifts around the world.} Merchology is a leading eCommerce retailer in B2B sales of co-branded merchandise including apparel, headwear, drinkware, gifts, and accessories. Merchology is seeking a highly technical, execution-focused eComm Technology Project & Delivery Manager to own both the delivery of ecommerce-related technology initiatives and the day-to-day operational stability of our ecommerce platform. Reporting to the VP of Technology and Information Systems, this role is accountable for ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget while also maintaining reliable, accurate, and uninterrupted ecommerce operations. This is a hands-on individual contributor role. Success is defined by predictable delivery, platform stability, and operational excellence. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Technology Project & Delivery Ownership • Own the full lifecycle of ecommerce and supporting technology projects from intake through post-launch stabilization. • Define project scope, success criteria, schedules, budgets, and delivery plans. • Develop detailed work plans, technical estimates, timelines, and dependencies. • Enforce disciplined execution, change control, and delivery standards. • Actively monitor milestones, risks, and dependencies, driving issues to resolution. Ecommerce Platform Operations (Day-to-Day Ownership) • Own the daily stability and performance of the ecommerce platform. • Support promotions, site updates, and configuration changes to ensure accurate execution. • Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve operational issues across ecommerce and third-party integrations. • Serve as the primary escalation point for ecommerce platform incidents impacting customers or operations Execution & Delivery • Lead hybrid project rhythms, including planning, tracking, and retrospectives. • Manage vendor deliverables, statements of work, contract commitments, and performance. • Identify and resolve technical risks, dependencies, and roadblocks quickly. • Maintain strict change-control processes and ensure all changes align with timeline and budget. • Coordinate system testing, UAT cycles, defect triage, and go-live activities. • Ensure smooth production cutover and hypercare. Technical & Integration Oversight • Apply deep technical knowledge to evaluate architecture alignment and implementation feasibility. • Oversee API-based integrations, middleware, and data flows across the ecommerce ecosystem. • Ensure operational readiness, data integrity, and system reliability for all releases and launches. • Partner with IT, engineering, and vendors to validate technical designs and execution plans. Operational Risk & Stability Management • Balance project delivery with platform stability and operational continuity. • Ensure changes are tested, documented, and deployed with minimal disruption. • Support incident analysis, root cause documentation, and continuous improvement efforts. Stakeholder Communication & Coordination • Act as the primary point of contact for ecommerce delivery and operational issues. • Communicate project status, risks, operational issues, and tradeoffs to stakeholders. • Partner closely with Merchandising, Marketing, Operations, IT, and external vendors. • Maintain clear documentation of processes, decisions, and system behavior. Requirements REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS • Bachelor's degree in technology, Business, Information Systems, or related field. • 5+ years of proven experience managing complex technical projects, ideally E-commerce platform implementations or multi-system integrations. • Strong technical background with a deep understanding of E-commerce platforms (Shopify, Magento, BigCommerce, Salesforce Commerce Cloud, etc.). • Hands-on experience with systems integrations involving ERP, WMS, OMS, CRM, or middleware/API platforms. • Demonstrated success delivering projects on time, within budget, and aligned to defined scope. • Experience managing cross-functional teams and external technical vendors or implementation partners. • Strong proficiency in technical documentation, requirements gathering, data mapping, and workflow design. • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and risk-management skills. • Proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing ambiguity in a fast-paced environment. • Demonstrated leadership with the ability to drive accountability and maintain clear communication across all stakeholders. • Ability to translate between business requirements and technical solutions. • High sense of urgency and attention to detail NICE TO HAVE SKILLS • Familiarity with APIs, middleware platforms, ETL tools, or integration frameworks. • Working knowledge of Shopify Liquid, HTML/CSS, or related front-end templating languages. • Experience with project management methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Hybrid) and related tools (Jira, Confluence, Smartsheet). • Understanding of E-commerce analytics, performance monitoring, SEO, or site optimization best practices. • PMP, CSM, or comparable certification. WHAT WE OFFER In addition to an outstanding creative culture, authentically nice people, and interesting work, we have: Generous PTO (18 days per year) 8 company-paid holidays Hybrid work schedule for select departments 40 hours of paid volunteer time 401(k) with match Medical and dental insurance options, FSA, HSA (with HSA company match), Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance options Company-paid life insurance Company-sponsored social events Premium brand partner discounts Employee-led Committees

Responsibilities

The role involves owning the full lifecycle of eCommerce technology projects and ensuring the daily stability of the eCommerce platform. Success is defined by predictable delivery, platform stability, and operational excellence.