Description
We are looking for a Technical Project Manager (TPM) with strong experience in Shopify eCommerce implementations who can lead projects from architecture definition to delivery. The ideal candidate should have handson understanding of Shopify architecture, integrations, and middlewarebased solutions, and be capable of guiding technical teams while managing project execution. The role requires a combination of technical leadership, solution architecture thinking, and delivery management.
Key Responsibilities : & Architecture Leadership :
- Define and review solution architecture for Shopify implementations, including integrations with ERP, CRM, payment gateways, and thirdparty platforms.
- Evaluate and recommend Shopify native features, apps, middleware, or custom solutions.
- Design integration approaches using APIs, middleware platforms, or custom services.
- Guide development teams on Shopify best practices, performance considerations, and platform constraints.
- Design and implement scalable Shopify architecture for complex eCommerce solutions.
- Define technical strategies for Shopify theme development, app development, and system integrations.
- Architect integrations between Shopify and external systems such as ERP, CRM, OMS, PIM, payment gateways, and fulfilment systems.
- Lead the implementation of custom Shopify apps using GraphQL APIs and modern backend frameworks.
- Guide teams in building highperformance and secure Shopify applications.
- Evaluate and recommend best practices, tools, and technologies for Shopify development.
- Work closely with stakeholders, product teams, and project managers to align business and technical requirements.
- Conduct technical reviews, architecture planning, and solution design documentation.
- Ensure performance optimization, scalability, and maintainability of Shopify solutions.
- Stay updated with the latest Shopify platform updates, APIs, and enterprise capabilities.
Project Delivery & Execution
- Own end-to-end delivery of Shopify projects including store builds, migrations, and enhancements.
- Prepare project plans, define milestones, and ensure timely delivery.
- Manage scope, risks, dependencies, and change requests.
- Coordinate closely with development, QA, DevOps, and design teams.
Client & Stakeholder Management
- Act as the technical point of contact for clients during project execution.
- Conduct requirement discussions and translate business requirements into technical solutions.
- Provide regular project updates and manage stakeholder expectations.
Quality & Launch Governance
- Ensure proper QA, UAT, and release processes.
- Validate migration activities including products, customers, and SEO redirects.
- Ensure launch readiness including payments, shipping, and integrations.
Required Skills
- Strong understanding of the Shopify platform, themes, apps, and APIs
- Experience defining architecture for Shopifybased eCommerce solutions
- Hands-on exposure to middleware or integration platforms connecting Shopify with ERP/CRM systems
- Knowledge of REST APIs, webhooks, and thirdparty integrations
- Experience managing Agile or Scrumbased delivery
- Strong problemsolving and technical decisionmaking ability
Experience
- 7+ years of experience in IT / eCommerce delivery
- 3+ years managing Shopify implementation or migration projects
- Experience handling integrationheavy eCommerce projects
Preferred
- Experience with Shopify Plus projects
- Exposure to global eCommerce implementations
- Familiarity with tools like Jira or Azure DevOps
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