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Job Title: Senior Project Manager – Digital, AI & Platform Company: WhatJobs Ltd Location: Bangalore, India (Office-Based) Type: Full-Time | Senior Leadership Role Reports to: Chief Operating Officer Works Closely With: CEO, CTO, Head of SEO, Engineering, AI, Sales, Marketing, Product, QA, UX, and Design Teams About WhatJobs Ltd WhatJobs is one of the world’s largest job search platforms , operating in over 70 countries and 22 languages , connecting millions of job seekers and employers every month. Headquartered in the UK with operations across Europe, the USA, and Asia, we are now transitioning into an AI-powered global job discovery platform . As we invest in AI, automation, mobile voice experiences, SEO, and performance-driven communications, we are hiring a Senior Project Manager to own delivery, drive alignment across departments, and bring structure and momentum to our most critical initiatives . Role Overview This is a senior leadership role designed to help WhatJobs evolve into an AI-first, voice-enabled job search platform . AI and voice search are not just emerging trends for us — they are core to how jobseekers will discover opportunities in the future . You will become the go-to person for project execution — relied on across departments to lead with confidence, bring clarity, and deliver results. You’ll oversee and drive forward initiatives such as: The development of WhatJobs.ai’s mobile and desktop voice search interfaces Deep AI integrations across our platform and user journey SEO infrastructure and content performance alignment at scale Internal delivery process refinement (JIRA, ClickUp, tooling) Email delivery improvements (alerts, newsletters, transactional flows) Team recruitment and mentoring once the role is established Key Responsibilities Lead the planning, tracking, and execution of digital, AI, SEO, and platform-based projects Translate strategic goals into roadmaps, milestones, and cross-team deliverables Become the central point of delivery accountability across WhatJobs Lead delivery of voice-enabled job search features across desktop and mobile Integrate AI-driven user flows and conversational UX into platform experiences Manage JIRA pipelines and ensure sprint clarity, hygiene, and prioritisation Collaborate across departments: Sales, SEO, Marketing, Product, Dev, QA, and UX Support engineering teams (back-end and front-end) with clear scoping and unblocking Partner with UX and design teams for seamless workflow and QA-ready handoffs Oversee improvements to email communications and delivery infrastructure Produce structured delivery reports and competitor insights for senior leadership Present roadmaps, updates, blockers, and insights to the COO, CEO, and international teams Recruit and mentor junior project support once established in the role Requirements 8+ years in project/program leadership roles within digital, SaaS, or AI-powered organisations Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical discipline Certified in project management methodologies (PMP, Prince2, Agile/Scrum Master, SAFe) Proven experience managing large-scale initiatives across technical and commercial teams Confident working with back-end and front-end developers, QA, SEO, and UX simultaneously Strong technical instincts — able to simplify complexity and lead execution with clarity Hands-on use of JIRA, ClickUp, Notion, Confluence, and tools like Looker, Airtable, or Tableau Calm under pressure, clear communicator, and confident presenter Known for being the person who gets things done , and earns trust across departments Able to build high-functioning support teams from the ground up Bonus Points For: Experience delivering voice search, chat-based UX, or conversational AI interfaces Involvement in email system improvements across marketing or transactional platforms Knowledge of large-scale SEO and content infrastructure Familiarity with QA processes and managing test-to-release workflows Passionate about the future of delivery — stays engaged through forums, events, Reddit, etc. What You’ll Get A high-impact leadership position shaping WhatJobs’ global execution strategy Autonomy to structure delivery pipelines and own end-to-end execution Authority to build your own support team as the business scales Responsibility for projects involving voice, mobile, AI, SEO, and email Competitive compensation with long-term visibility and global collaboration A modern, well-equipped office in Bangalore with daily contact with UK, US, and EU teams How to Apply We’re looking for a delivery expert with technical depth, strategic mindset, and proven clarity in execution . Someone who can manage AI and voice search integrations one day, unblock SEO sprints the next, and then report clearly on delivery health to leadership. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: Up to ₹1,200,000.00 per year Ability to commute/relocate: Bengaluru, Karnataka: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required) Application Question(s): Have you led a cross-functional digital project that included voice or AI integration? Please give information How do you ensure delivery stays on track when working across multiple departments (e.g., SEO, Dev, Marketing, QA)? Do you have experience managing email delivery flows — such as job alerts, transactional emails, or performance marketing campaigns? Please give an example What’s your personal view on how voice search and AI will reshape platforms like WhatJobs in the next 2–3 years? Work Location: In person
