Freelance Shopify Project Manager - Contract at Heady

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

08 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project Management, Shopify Development, E-Commerce Platforms, Theme Customization, Third-Party Integrations, Agile, Scrum, Client-Facing Skills, Backlog Management, Sprint Planning, Problem-Solving, Organization, Detail-Oriented, Shopify API, Front-End Development, Performance Optimization

Industry

IT Services and IT Consulting

Description

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.

Responsibilities

Manage the end-to-end website redesign and launch on the Shopify platform, ensuring alignment across cross-functional teams. Monitor project timelines, scope, and budgets while maintaining high-quality deliverables and effective communication with clients.