Ziff Davis
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, closely collaborating with the Design (UX), Product, Data Science, and Product Engineering organizations. Your role is to ensure deliverables are properly scoped, dependencies are accounted for, and projects meet goals and deadlines.
Key Responsibilities
Work closely with Agile Coaches, Engineering, and Product to align on competing priorities and ensure the backlog is properly prioritized with project‑level requirements.
Run project status meetings to determine progress, identify roadblocks, drive resolution or ensure a clear hand‑off to the right owner, and work to minimize risks.
Provide clear, concise, and accurate written communication in the form of status reports to executive management.
Report project statuses to teammates and other stakeholders.
Work closely with all stakeholders to review priorities and project deliverables.
Attend cross‑team meetings and articulate any 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 and/or 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 Required Skills and Experience
6‑8 years managing end‑to‑end complex technical projects.
High proficiency administering Atlassian Jira, Jira Advanced Roadmaps and Confluence.
Deep experience with using 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
Working with and coordinating work for Design and UX teams.
Running projects involving data pipelines and working with enterprise applications that visualize and analyze very large data sets.
About Ookla® is a global leader in connectivity intelligence, offering unmatched network insights through the combined expertise of Speedtest®, Downdetector®, RootMetrics®, and Ekahau®. Our complementary 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, enhance digital experiences, and create better connected experiences for end‑users.
Our team is a group of people brought together through passion and inspired by possibility. We are looking for team members who love solving problems, are motivated by challenges, and enjoy turning clever 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.
Benefits Ookla offers competitive salaries in addition to robust, health and wellness‑focused benefits, including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as life and disability benefits. Our employees enjoy Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), a 401(k) with company match, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. We are committed to work‑life balance with Flexible Time Off, Volunteer Time Off, and paid holidays. We offer family building and caregiving support and generous Family Care and Parental leave, Fitness Reimbursement, and access to wellness programs. At Ziff Davis, we remain dedicated to creating an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We offer Employee Resource Groups, company‑sponsored events, and regular opportunities for professional growth through educational support, mentorship programs, and career development resources. Our employees are recognized and celebrated through employee engagement programs and recognition awards.
Compensation Range Ziff Davis provides a range for the base pay. The salary compensation for this role is $90,000 - $130,000 USD/year. Individual pay within the compensation range for this business unit specific role is determined based on experience, scope of the role, capabilities to perform the role, education and training, and business and company performance.
Ziff Davis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. At Ziff Davis, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) has always been about fairness, equal opportunity, and belonging. DEI enables us to attract and retain the best talent, regardless of background or circumstances, while enabling our thousands of employees worldwide to thrive.
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Key Responsibilities
Work closely with Agile Coaches, Engineering, and Product to align on competing priorities and ensure the backlog is properly prioritized with project‑level requirements.
Run project status meetings to determine progress, identify roadblocks, drive resolution or ensure a clear hand‑off to the right owner, and work to minimize risks.
Provide clear, concise, and accurate written communication in the form of status reports to executive management.
Report project statuses to teammates and other stakeholders.
Work closely with all stakeholders to review priorities and project deliverables.
Attend cross‑team meetings and articulate any 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 and/or 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 Required Skills and Experience
6‑8 years managing end‑to‑end complex technical projects.
High proficiency administering Atlassian Jira, Jira Advanced Roadmaps and Confluence.
Deep experience with using 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
Working with and coordinating work for Design and UX teams.
Running projects involving data pipelines and working with enterprise applications that visualize and analyze very large data sets.
About Ookla® is a global leader in connectivity intelligence, offering unmatched network insights through the combined expertise of Speedtest®, Downdetector®, RootMetrics®, and Ekahau®. Our complementary 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, enhance digital experiences, and create better connected experiences for end‑users.
Our team is a group of people brought together through passion and inspired by possibility. We are looking for team members who love solving problems, are motivated by challenges, and enjoy turning clever 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.
Benefits Ookla offers competitive salaries in addition to robust, health and wellness‑focused benefits, including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as life and disability benefits. Our employees enjoy Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), a 401(k) with company match, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. We are committed to work‑life balance with Flexible Time Off, Volunteer Time Off, and paid holidays. We offer family building and caregiving support and generous Family Care and Parental leave, Fitness Reimbursement, and access to wellness programs. At Ziff Davis, we remain dedicated to creating an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We offer Employee Resource Groups, company‑sponsored events, and regular opportunities for professional growth through educational support, mentorship programs, and career development resources. Our employees are recognized and celebrated through employee engagement programs and recognition awards.
Compensation Range Ziff Davis provides a range for the base pay. The salary compensation for this role is $90,000 - $130,000 USD/year. Individual pay within the compensation range for this business unit specific role is determined based on experience, scope of the role, capabilities to perform the role, education and training, and business and company performance.
Ziff Davis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. At Ziff Davis, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) has always been about fairness, equal opportunity, and belonging. DEI enables us to attract and retain the best talent, regardless of background or circumstances, while enabling our thousands of employees worldwide to thrive.
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