DesignRush.com, the leading B2B Marketplace connecting brands with agencies, is seeking a Director of Development with product management skills, who will lead the development team and grow DesignRush products.Our platform offers four key values to users:Agency Rankings: Brands can view qualified agencies based on their expertise, location, clients, and various other factors.Awards: Agencies and brands can enter their finest work and compete for the best web logo, app, print, packaging, and video design awards.Marketplace: Businesses can post their projects at no cost and receive proposals from verified agencies.Spotlight: Agencies and brands can feature their expertise and achievements via news, interviews, and trends articles to get noticed and recognized as an industry leader.The person in this role will be responsible for the growth of DesignRush products, including planning, estimation, prioritization, and execution of necessary projects and tasks.This job post is for a full-time, remote, work-at-home position.The position requires excellent English communication skills, a fast computer, and a stable internet connection.Responsibilities:Own the full product lifecycle of DesignRush.com, from concept and requirements gathering to launch, performance tracking, and iterationDefine and maintain product requirements documentation that translates business briefs, design assets, and stakeholder input into actionable development plansPartner closely with the SEO, Design, and Marketing teams to ensure every product enhancement aligns with growth and brand objectivesDrive UX and UI improvements with a focus on mobile-first usability, accessibility, and conversion optimizationLead the technical development roadmap, prioritizing projects that improve performance, scalability, and site architectureLead and mentor the development and product teams, ensuring alignment on priorities, timelines, and quality standardsRun regular PDP (Personal Development Plan) sessions, 1-to-1 meetings, and team retrospectives to foster growth, accountability, and transparencyMonitor and maintain team morale, promoting a healthy balance between productivity and well-beingFacilitate cross-team collaboration between developers, designers, QA, and product managers to ensure smooth project deliveryOversee delivery processes, including sprint planning, retrospectives, and roadmap reviews, to maintain a high-performing and motivated teamAct as a culture leader, encouraging ownership, open communication, and a continuous improvement mindsetServe as the bridge between technical and non-technical teams, simplifying complex systems into clear insights for stakeholdersIdentify opportunities to automate workflows and improve development efficiencyRequirements:Exceptional organization and project management skillsProven knowledge in writing specification documents5+ years of professional working experience in project managementStrong passion for exploring and understanding customer needsGood working knowledge of project estimation techniquesWeb development experience is recommendedKnowledge of PHP-based frameworks (especially Laravel) is a BIG plusDeep understanding of software development lifecyclesExcellent written and verbal communication skillsAbility to think, concentrate, and focus over long periodsStrong understanding of SEO principles, web performance optimization, and conversion funnelsExperience with Google Tag Manager, Analytics, and SEO tools (Nice to have)Excellent communication skills, especially in translating technical goals for non-technical audiencesAbility to work EST working hours (6 am - 3 pm)Recruitment steps:Apply via LinkedInReceive a short questionnaireSend back answers + CVHave an interview with our RecruiterTechnical TestHave an interview with our Hiring Manager and our General ManagerGet feedbackWe kindly ask for your CV and all correspondence to be in English.