IT Project Manager (m/w/d) – Remote – EMEA
- Office: Remote
- Schedule: full-time
- Seniority: experienced
- Employment Type: permanent
Syde
Syde is looking for a Senior Project Manager!
Join Europe’s Premier WordPress Agency – Where Innovation Meets Remote Freedom
At Syde, we’re not just another agency – we’re the largest WordPress powerhouse in Europe and a globally recognized leader, proudly holding WordPress VIP Gold Partner status. Our team of 110+ talented professionals spans 40+ countries, united by a shared passion for crafting exceptional WordPress and WooCommerce solutions.
Ready to Lead Game-Changing Projects?
We’re searching for an experienced German and English-speaking Project Manager to join our dynamic Delivery team in the EMEA region. This isn’t your typical PM role – you’ll be the strategist behind complex, high-impact projects that push the boundaries of what’s possible with WordPress.
What Makes This Role Special: You’ll guide projects from brilliant concept to flawless execution, managing enterprise-level budgets while building lasting client partnerships. Your expertise in team collaboration and project delivery will directly shape the success of cutting-edge digital experiences.
Why You’ll Love Working Here:
100% Remote Freedom – Work from anywhere while being part of something bigger
Open Source at Heart – Contribute to technology that powers the web
Authentic Culture – Experience our genuinely warm, honest, and supportive environment
Enterprise Challenges – Tackle fascinating projects with industry-leading clients!
Your responsibilities
PROJECT DELIVERY
Leading Projects
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Lead large-scale web projects with significant budgets from start to finish
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Coordinate resources with other PMs and delivery leads to provide for project completion
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Understand and work towards completing project imperatives and achieving the desired business value
Working with Teams
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Run workshops to understand client needs and build relationships
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Keep projects on track through regular check-ins and quick problem-solving
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Spot risks early and work with the team to address them
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Help teams use agile methods effectively and remove project progress blockers
Supporting People
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Mentor team members and help them grow professionally
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Work with engineering managers on long-term development plans
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Have honest conversations when needed and lead by example
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Keep everyone motivated and working well together
Staying on Track
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Ensure proper usage of the adopted delivery tools and practices for planning and measuring project performance
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Build an empathic & responsible culture where everyone in the project team takes ownership of the project and the client relationship
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Bridge communications between Engineering, Commercial, and Finance teams to ensure seamless project execution
CLIENT MANAGEMENT
Strategic Relationship Building
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Forge powerful partnerships with clients through empathetic understanding and proactive responsiveness to their evolving needs
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Cultivate trust-based relationships that transform client interactions into long-term strategic partnerships
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Navigate complex account dynamics with deep understanding of partner requirements and business objectives
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Coordinate with external stakeholders and partners to create unified project ecosystems
Adaptive Communication Excellence
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Lead proactive communication strategies that anticipate needs and prevent issues before they arise
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Transform challenging conversations into opportunities for deeper client engagement and trust
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Demonstrate exceptional agility in adapting to emergent client and project requirements
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Support Delivery leadership in implementing account management strategies that drive business growth
Must-haves
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Proven track record in project management in an agency environment
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Strong understanding of agile principles and how to apply them in real projects
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Scrum experience and knowledge
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Comfortable with Atlassian suite, Google Workspace, and Zoom
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Quick to learn new tools like Runn, Personio, Pandadoc, and others that we use
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Professional-level German language skills for our EMEA clients (C2 to C1 level)
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Skilled at creating and maintaining clear project documentation
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Able to plan resource allocation and prepare for contingencies
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Experienced in prioritizing tasks based on business value and project needs
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Confident in managing budgets and tracking project costs
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Able to spot risks and manage them before they become problems
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Excellent communicator in both writing and speaking
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Strong at building and maintaining client relationships
Nice-to-haves
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Scrum certification
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Good knowledge of WordPress and WooCommerce
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Remote work experience in multi-disciplinary and multicultural contexts
What we offer
Join Something Special
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Permanent role at Europe’s biggest pure WordPress agency and a global leader
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100% remote work with flexible hours when clients and projects allow
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Six-month trial period so we can both make sure it’s a great fit
Work at the Heart of WordPress
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Direct partnership with WordPress VIP and WooCommerce
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Founding member of the Scale Consortium initiative
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Exciting enterprise clients like PayPal, Payoneer, Mollie, and University of Luxembourg
Culture & Growth
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People-focused culture that values diversity, openness, and proactive thinking
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Professional development opportunities and training support
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Dynamic environment where you can adapt and flourish
Perks & Benefits
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Yearly salary in the range €42,000 – €70,000 depending on skills and experience
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Annual Hardware budget
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Travel opportunities – for WordCamps, client workshops, and company meetings
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Flexible working that fits your life and our project needs
Become a Syder
If you’re ready to take on the challenge of driving successful project outcomes while fostering positive client relationships, apply now to join our dynamic team at Syde!
Send Us Your Applications
Please send us your resume in English, salary expectations, and the earliest possible starting date.