Ziff Davis
Overview
The Opportunity: We are looking for a Technical Project Manager who is familiar with Agile and Scaled Agile processes (SAFe, Scrum, Kanban, Lean, etc.) and supporting enterprise-level products. You will be working with teams based in the US and Europe, collaborating with Design (UX), Product, Data Science, and Product Engineering to ensure deliverables are properly scoped, dependencies are accounted for, and projects meet goals and deadlines. Responsibilities
Work closely with Agile Coaches, Engineering and Product to align on priorities and ensure the backlog is properly prioritized with project-level requirements Run project status meetings to determine progress, identify roadblocks, drive their resolution, or ensure a clear hand-off to the right owner; work to minimize risks Provide clear, concise written communication in status reports to executive management Report project statuses to teammates and other stakeholders Collaborate with all stakeholders to review priorities and project deliverables Attend cross-team meetings and articulate issues, changes in priority, or blockers that impact projects Create project timelines and Jira Plans to manage and communicate project timelines including milestones, dependencies, and risks Track interdependencies, assess project risk, identify mitigations, and work across teams to develop contingency plans Assist Engineering teams with work estimation and resource allocation Conduct regular project reviews, gather feedback, capture outputs in tickets/notes, and communicate to stakeholders Run product release management processes, including SAFe PI planning and demos, roadmap planning, change request management and Scrum of Scrums Contribute to and improve the PMO center of excellence Qualifications
6-8 years managing end-to-end complex technical projects High proficiency administering Atlassian Jira, Jira Advanced Roadmaps and Confluence Deep experience with ScriptRunner for Jira Deep experience creating and maintaining Confluence and Jira dashboards Proficiency with MS Excel or Google Sheets and Google Suite products Self-starter with ability to work independently Excellent written and verbal communication skills Must be familiar with managing and running Scaled Agile principles, SAFe, such as Program Increment Planning and demos in an agile environment Nice to have
Experience working with and coordinating work for Design and UX teams Experience running projects involving data pipelines and enterprise applications that visualize and analyze very large data sets About Ookla
Ookla® is a global leader in connectivity intelligence, offering network insights through Speedtest®, Downdetector®, RootMetrics®, and Ekahau®. Our datasets combine crowdsourced and controlled, public and private collection methods, QoS and QoE metrics, and more to unlock correlations and actionable insights — helping organizations optimize networks and enhance digital experiences for end-users. Our team is a group of people brought together through passion and inspired by possibility. We value solving problems, embracing challenges, and turning ideas into exceptional products. When you work for us, you are using Ookla data and insights to advance our mission of better connectivity for all. About Ziff Davis
Ziff Davis (NASDAQ: ZD) is a vertically focused digital media and internet company whose portfolio includes leading brands in technology, shopping, gaming and entertainment, connectivity, health, cybersecurity, and martech. Its brands include IGN, Mashable, RetailMeNot, PCMag, Humble Bundle, Spiceworks, Ookla (Speedtest), RootMetrics, Everyday Health, BabyCenter, Moz, iContact and Vipre Security. Compensation and Benefits
Ziff Davis provides a base pay range as part of the compensation package. The salary for this role is $90,000 - $130,000 USD/year, with actual pay determined based on experience, scope of the role, and location. Ziff Davis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) to attract and retain the best talent and ensure a fair, inclusive workplace. Ookla offers competitive salaries in addition to a robust benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and disability benefits, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), a 401(k) with company match, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. We support work-life balance with Flexible Time Off, Volunteer Time Off, paid holidays, family building and caregiving support, and parental leave. Wellness programs, fitness reimbursement, and professional development resources are also provided. We are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. Our teams participate in Employee Resource Groups, company-sponsored events, and ongoing opportunities for growth.
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The Opportunity: We are looking for a Technical Project Manager who is familiar with Agile and Scaled Agile processes (SAFe, Scrum, Kanban, Lean, etc.) and supporting enterprise-level products. You will be working with teams based in the US and Europe, collaborating with Design (UX), Product, Data Science, and Product Engineering to ensure deliverables are properly scoped, dependencies are accounted for, and projects meet goals and deadlines. Responsibilities
Work closely with Agile Coaches, Engineering and Product to align on priorities and ensure the backlog is properly prioritized with project-level requirements Run project status meetings to determine progress, identify roadblocks, drive their resolution, or ensure a clear hand-off to the right owner; work to minimize risks Provide clear, concise written communication in status reports to executive management Report project statuses to teammates and other stakeholders Collaborate with all stakeholders to review priorities and project deliverables Attend cross-team meetings and articulate issues, changes in priority, or blockers that impact projects Create project timelines and Jira Plans to manage and communicate project timelines including milestones, dependencies, and risks Track interdependencies, assess project risk, identify mitigations, and work across teams to develop contingency plans Assist Engineering teams with work estimation and resource allocation Conduct regular project reviews, gather feedback, capture outputs in tickets/notes, and communicate to stakeholders Run product release management processes, including SAFe PI planning and demos, roadmap planning, change request management and Scrum of Scrums Contribute to and improve the PMO center of excellence Qualifications
6-8 years managing end-to-end complex technical projects High proficiency administering Atlassian Jira, Jira Advanced Roadmaps and Confluence Deep experience with ScriptRunner for Jira Deep experience creating and maintaining Confluence and Jira dashboards Proficiency with MS Excel or Google Sheets and Google Suite products Self-starter with ability to work independently Excellent written and verbal communication skills Must be familiar with managing and running Scaled Agile principles, SAFe, such as Program Increment Planning and demos in an agile environment Nice to have
Experience working with and coordinating work for Design and UX teams Experience running projects involving data pipelines and enterprise applications that visualize and analyze very large data sets About Ookla
Ookla® is a global leader in connectivity intelligence, offering network insights through Speedtest®, Downdetector®, RootMetrics®, and Ekahau®. Our datasets combine crowdsourced and controlled, public and private collection methods, QoS and QoE metrics, and more to unlock correlations and actionable insights — helping organizations optimize networks and enhance digital experiences for end-users. Our team is a group of people brought together through passion and inspired by possibility. We value solving problems, embracing challenges, and turning ideas into exceptional products. When you work for us, you are using Ookla data and insights to advance our mission of better connectivity for all. About Ziff Davis
Ziff Davis (NASDAQ: ZD) is a vertically focused digital media and internet company whose portfolio includes leading brands in technology, shopping, gaming and entertainment, connectivity, health, cybersecurity, and martech. Its brands include IGN, Mashable, RetailMeNot, PCMag, Humble Bundle, Spiceworks, Ookla (Speedtest), RootMetrics, Everyday Health, BabyCenter, Moz, iContact and Vipre Security. Compensation and Benefits
Ziff Davis provides a base pay range as part of the compensation package. The salary for this role is $90,000 - $130,000 USD/year, with actual pay determined based on experience, scope of the role, and location. Ziff Davis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) to attract and retain the best talent and ensure a fair, inclusive workplace. Ookla offers competitive salaries in addition to a robust benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and disability benefits, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), a 401(k) with company match, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. We support work-life balance with Flexible Time Off, Volunteer Time Off, paid holidays, family building and caregiving support, and parental leave. Wellness programs, fitness reimbursement, and professional development resources are also provided. We are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. Our teams participate in Employee Resource Groups, company-sponsored events, and ongoing opportunities for growth.
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