Project Strategist

Who We Are L+R is an innovation consultancy and design studio. We were launched to make bold ideas a reality. We are designers and thinkers, motivated by our insatiable desire to improve life through design. Since 2012, L+R has been creating value for those daring to revolutionize their processes, technologies, and customer experience. Our clients span industries and platforms, and we work closely with them to create, develop, and enhance their products and services; in short, we turn great ideas into efficient actions and beautiful experiences. With offices in Brooklyn and Barcelona, and a “remote first” team, L+R is an agile group of passionate strategists, designers, and engineers making an impact. We are motivated by our desire to build products with economic, social, environmental, emotional, or physical benefits. Technology has a critical role in shaping society and we are guided by a commitment to responsible innovation. From the beginning, we've always believed that the most barrier‑breaking solutions come from a deep trust in the design process, and that true impact happens when everyone at the table is operating from the place where strategy meets aesthetics. We strive to make truly great digital products that encompass that belief.We are looking for a Project Strategist to join its team and lead with this same understanding.What you'll doAs a Project Strategist, you will work with a diverse group of leaders and entrepreneurs to support their business growth through the implementation and development of strategic and human‑centered technology. In this role, you will ensure that all L+R teams work together effectively and efficiently to deliver projects on time and under budget. This role combines digital product strategy, product management, client success, and project management. You will be a trusted partner to L+R's customers, working with them and L+R leadership to identify pain points and communicate a vision for the product. Leveraging your program management, technical, organizational, and strategic expertise, you will translate client business and user goals into an executable plan, and lead successful implementation by collaborating with our Design and Engineering leads to manage workflows and own the delivery process to ensure impeccable execution at every step.The Project Strategist can be based out of one of L+R's offices in NYC or Barcelona, with opportunities to work remotely full or part‑time.Who you areWhen you aren't making things happen at work, you're designing for fun and/or nerding out about emerging technologies—and doing other stuff for fun. You have a deep appreciation for product design and the creative process, as well as an innate ability to lead and build relationships with teammates. You know what it takes to build something incredible, and you know how to bring out others' unique skills to get there.ResponsibilitiesTimelines and manage budgetsClient- and project‑specific strategies that pull in and utilize the strengths of L+R's core and contract teamsBuild strong relationships with clients built on clear communication, trust, and delivering valueManage external stakeholder communication so that clients always feel informed and supportedEducate clients so they and the team are empowered to drive the project forwardDelegate work and tasks to appropriate team membersFacilitate creativity and experimentationBuild project shaping/feature requirement documents alongside designers and software engineersWork with the Business Development team to flag opportunities to expand L+R's client offering and services, and educate the client on future project opportunities and recommendationsDetermine appropriate collaboration checkpoints and schedule & moderate meetings, both ad‑hoc and in advanceEnd‑to‑end ownership of a diverse range of projectsAct as the client's voice within L+R's internal meetings, using your strong understanding of their business and user goals to guide inputDeliver design and technical feedback during project iterations, leveraging your past experience as a builder and creatorSkills and QualificationsExperience with lateral management (herding cats)PMP, Prince2, PgMP, Sage or SCRUM/Agile certifiedExperience building and shipping different categories of productsWhat We OfferSalary range for this position: 60‑95kEmployer‑sponsored health benefits including dental and vision (for US‑based employees)Employer contributions to 401(k)Educational stipend to continue improving your skills, $2,000 per yearTravel stipend to collaborate with other team members in different locations throughout the year, $1,000 per year4‑day work week option (while pilot is active)Generous paid parental leaveLaptop/workstation hardware for full‑time employeesBike and pet‑friendly office at our NYC or BCN headquartersFree snacks and drinks at the office when you need themJob InformationFirm: L+RLocation: New York, Los AngelosEducation: Postgraduate degree#J-18808-Ljbffr