Storyteller

Project Manager Team Lead - Storyteller

Remote
Work Type: Full Time
🇬🇧 Up to ÂŁ60k GBP per year, full time employment contract  
🇪🇺 Up to 60k EUR per year, full time contractor contract  
🌎 Edinburgh office or fully remote working from anywhere in Europe!  
✨ Exciting products, millions of users, sold to global brands  
đź’» Working with the latest hardware, tech stack and tools  
🏋️‍♀️ Access to benefits (country dependent 🌎 ) 

SUMMARY 


Storyteller is a platform that allows brands to integrate Stories functionality into their apps and websites. The platform is in use by multiple global brands serving millions of users. Check us out on our website or on ProductHunt!

 
You'll be working with a friendly, talented team and have the opportunity to grow and lead both technically and in managing others. If the idea of a fast-paced, dynamic role with tonnes of opportunity for change, responsibility and innovation sounds exciting to you, then read on!    

 

As a Project Management Team Lead at Storyteller, you'll be at the forefront of driving the development and delivery of our industry-leading products. This role demands not just exceptional project management skills, but also a talent for leadership and strategy. You'll lead a team of 5 project managers, each focused on critical areas of our product lifecycle, from R&D Development to Delivery. Your role will be pivotal in ensuring that our projects not only meet but exceed our client expectations, contributing to our mission of delivering innovative storytelling tools. 


By stepping into the role of Project Management Team Lead, you join a vibrant team dedicated to transforming how stories are told and experienced. At Storyteller, innovation is at our core, and your leadership will be key in shaping the future of storytelling technology. If you're ready to lead a team that's changing the narrative, we can't wait to hear from you.


ABOUT US 


Storyteller is a new B2B SaaS platform, which allows companies to integrate Stories into their owned and operated platforms. Popularized by Instagram and Snapchat, Stories are perfectly suited for boosting user engagement, audience retention, and driving advertising revenue. For customers, building their own stories experience can take years and a lot of investment however Storyteller has solved this by allowing companies to integrate in days, not years all for one monthly cost. Our end‑to‑end platform gives companies a best‑in‑class Stories experience in days with native iOS, Android, and Web SDKs, publishing tools, analytics, and ad support.   


We work with globally-recognised clients in US TV and Sports industries. Every day we produce work that is innovative, challenging, and enjoyed by millions of people!

RESPONSIBILITIES  
 


What can you expect?  
  • Lead, mentor, and support a team of project managers, fostering an environment of continuous improvement and innovation. 
  • Oversee projects across R&D development and product delivery, ensuring they align with our strategic objectives and client needs. 
  • Develop and refine project management methodologies to increase efficiency and effectiveness across teams. 
  • Facilitate collaboration between your team and cross-functional departments, enhancing the integration of tech and content for seamless project execution. 
  • Translate client briefs into actionable project plans, roadmaps, and tasks, ensuring clear communication and alignment with business goals. 
  • Engage with clients regularly, offering insights, progress updates, and ensuring that their requirements are met with precision and creativity. 
  • Proactively identify challenges and lead your team in the brainstorming and implementation of strategic solutions. 
  • Ensure the maintenance of comprehensive project documentation, adapting processes as needed to meet the dynamic demands of the business. 
  • Conduct regular reviews of deliverables, guaranteeing they meet our high standards and client specifications. 


QUALIFICATIONS  

What's important to us:  

  • Proven experience in project management within the tech sector, with a strong preference for those who have led project management teams. 
  • Exceptional leadership and communication skills, capable of engaging with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. 
  • A demonstrated passion for technology and innovation, with a keen eye on industry trends and developments. 
  • A proactive, take-charge attitude, complemented by a strong sense of responsibility and team spirit. 
  • High level of initiative and detail orientation, ensuring accuracy and quality in all aspects of work. 
  • Direct experience in customer engagement and relationship management. 
  • Skilled in negotiation and the creation of requirement specifications. 
  • Adept at problem identification, analysis, and resolution. 
  • Capable of managing multiple projects and priorities effortlessly. 
  • Familiarity with various project management methodologies and tools, including but not limited to Jira and Airtable. 
  • Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, with a willingness to adapt to new project management software as needed. 


YOUR WORKING ENVIRONMENT


Modern Tech Stack 


We use the latest tools, hardware and methodologies across our teams.  We’re always on the look-out for new ways of working and ensure everyone is setup with enough hardware firepower to excel, Windows or Mac.


Agility & Openness for Ideas 


We actively encourage the entire team to share their ideas, with that in mind we regularly adopt and implement suggestions across the company, you’re the specialist here!

Operating with the agility of a high growth start-up, alongside the support you can expect from a larger organisation means we encourage quick decision making and a responsive, adaptive culture.


Outstanding People 


We believe that great teams are built by a mixture of personality, skills and a passion for what people do. We’re a small, start-up team with around 30 people onboard. 


Flexibility


We’re a remote-first company and support 100% remote working for this role. We have flexible working hours so we start our day between 8am and 10am.

Joining us means becoming an integral part of the whole team no matter where we’re physically working, we have a number of initiatives to create a team environment regardless of geographic location. 


PAYMENT


Outside of the UK, up to 60,000 EUR per year (or local currency equivalent) full-time contractor contract, depending on experience and skills.  

Within the UK, up to ÂŁ60,000 per year, depending on experience and skills.  

 

CONTRACT TYPE  
 

- Full time contractor contract - fully remote working from anywhere in Europe!

- Full time employment contract - fully remote working from anywhere in the UK! 

 

RECRUITMENT PROCESS 


Firstly, you will be asked to complete an online video which will involve answering a mixture of questions.  


Secondly – if your online video goes well, you will be invited for an interview with Dave, our Chief Technical Officer. Following this, you will be sent an exercise (for which you will be compensated) that aims to test your project management and problem solving skills. Depending on the outcome of this exercise, you will be invited for a final interview via MS Teams with Dave, and Bob, our Founder. 


And that’s it!  

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