[Remote] AEM Project Manager Contractor ( United States- Remote)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Stack Builders is a US software consultancy seeking a talented AEM Project Manager to join their remote team. The role involves serving as a Scrum Master for a full-stack scrum team, managing project timelines, facilitating scrum ceremonies, and ensuring effective communication among stakeholders.ResponsibilitiesFacilitate all core ceremonies (standups, planning, refinement, reviews/demos, retros). Protect and maintain a consistent sprint cadence. Ensure sprint work meets “Ready” standards (clear requirements, acceptance criteria, Definition of Done). Drive continuous improvement with actionable retro outcomes and follow-throughCollaborate with the Workstream and Delivery Leads to turn Project Brief priorities into a clear delivery plan. Work with Delivery Lead to break PRDs into sprint-ready, refined stories that will be executed upon for the quarterCreate/manage the work hierarchy (Initiatives/Epics/Stories as agreed). Maintain Jira hygiene (accurate statuses, clean board, up-to-date priorities). Ensure Jira reflects reality for active and upcoming work, including delivery notes, risks, and dependenciesIdentify and remove blockers. Track cross-team dependencies (e.g. engineering, UX/UI, content, authoring). Surface risks, trade-offs, and decision points early; escalate when neededKeep stakeholders informed with clear, regular updates on sprint progress, milestones, scope changes, risks/issues, and decisions. Facilitate working sessions/workshops that move work from “idea” to “ready to build.” Escalate priority conflicts to PgM/Workstream/Delivery leadership for resolutionMaintain organized project documentation (Project Brief, PRDs, transcripts, notes, etc.) in the agreed knowledge base. Provide lightweight reporting on delivery health (e.g., throughput/velocity, cycle time) to support planning and forecastingCoordinate cross-functional needs and promote effective ways of working across the Pod. Partner with the Program Manager to help the team adopt consistent processes, roles, and reporting in the new operating modelCoordinate with designers, copywriters, content authors, developers, and marketing teams to execute campaigns and projects. Manage web content production and publishing schedules in AEM ensuring on-time deliveryMaintain delivery forecasts and adjust plans as scope, capacity, or priority shifts - ensuring decisions are transparent and documentedHandling third-party integrations, SEO optimization, and tracking implementationWorking with developers to enhance AEM’s front-end experienceSkillsBachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience4+ years of project management and/or a Scrum Master in a digital product, web, or full-stack delivery environment3+ years of experience with Adobe Experience Manager (AEM)Proven experience running Scrum ceremonies and improving team flowProficiency with Agile workflows and JiraKnowledge of SEO, web analytics, and content strategyAbility to manage stakeholder communication and digital marketing objectivesComfort managing ambiguity, dependencies, and cross-functional coordination (UX/UI, content, engineering, authoring)Hands-on knowledge of online content management for various devicesStrong stakeholder management skills; translating business needs into executable delivery plansStrong written and verbal communication, experienced with status reporting and risk managementAbility to understand dynamic enterprise workflows and processes quicklyAvailability to overlap at least 4 hours with the US PDT time zone working hoursFluent and efficient communication skills in English are necessary for direct communication with clients and across different departmentsFor US applicants, the ability to work as an independent contractor under an LLC, C-Corp, or S-CorpExperience with B2B tech company websitesExperience collaborating with cross-functional stakeholdersBenefitsFully remote work modalityPeople first: We provide you with a human-centered experience.Challenging, exciting, and ongoing projects. We work with some of the most admired companies worldwide.A strong learning culture.Exceptionally talented and passionate coworkers.A Stack Builders community to support you and learn with you!Timely payments, with the flexibility to choose the payment date modality that best suits your needs.Company-sponsored conferences, OSS contributions, and blog posts.Company OverviewStack Builders is a consulting firm that specializes in Ruby on Rails development and offers domestic and offshore services for clients. It was founded in 2009, and is headquartered in Quito, Pichincha, ECU, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is http://stackbuilders.com.