Technical Project Manager for AI-Powered Content Snippet Generator (web + iOS/Mac).

Qualifications

• 3+ years as a Technical Project Manager or similar role
• Strong Git and version-control workflow experience (GitHub or GitLab)
• Hands-on familiarity with CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, CircleCI, Vercel, Netlify, etc.)
• Experience coordinating REST-API or serverless integrations (bonus if you’ve worked with OpenAI or similar AI APIs)
• Experience publishing web-wrapped apps to the Apple App Store (iOS & macOS via wrapper frameworks or Catalyst)
• Comfortable translating non-technical requirements into developer tasks
• Excellent written and verbal communication—no jargon dumps!
• Proven track record of delivering small web or mobile apps on time and on budget

Benefits

• Apple Developer Program: $99 one-time fee (you may request reimbursement)
• Rate: Please propose your hourly rate or fixed-price for end-to-end project management

Responsibilities

• I’m seeking a friendly, detail-oriented Technical Project Manager to oversee the build of an AI-powered content snippet generator (web + iOS/Mac)
• The app will let users enter three simple fields—category, audience, tone—then call the OpenAI API to return 3–5 short, ready-to-use marketing snippets
• You’ll translate my vision into clear requirements, hire and manage developers and designers, oversee integration and testing, and ensure delivery on time and on budget—across web, iOS, and Mac
• Candidates must sign a one-way NDA before detailed specs are shared
• All code and assets will be assigned to me under a work-for-hire agreement
• Define & Document Requirements
• Turn my high-level ideas into a concise spec with user stories and acceptance criteria
• Create a simple project roadmap and milestone plan
• Hire & Coordinate Talent
• Source and vet freelancers (developers, designers, copywriters) on platforms like Fiverr or Upwork
• Write clear task tickets (e.g. “Integrate OpenAI prompt,” “Add copy-to-clipboard button,” “Style the app header”)
• Manage Code & Integration
• Set up and enforce a Git workflow: branches, pull requests, code reviews, and merges
• Oversee API integration (OpenAI Chat/Completion API) and secure handling of environment keys
• Coordinate front-end (web or mobile UI) and back-end (serverless functions or no-code webhook) work so everything fits together
• Establish Build & Deployment
• Configure continuous integration (e.g
• GitHub Actions, Vercel, or Netlify)
• Automate builds and staging deployments for easy previews
• Plan and oversee packaging our web app as an iOS & Mac wrapper (e.g. Capacitor/Cordova, React Native WebView, or Mac Catalyst), register and configure the Apple Developer Program (one-time $99/yr fee), manage provisioning profiles and TestFlight, and submit to the App Store
• Recommend whether to enable PWA installability on iPhones and Macs for quick “home-screen” installs
• Quality & Delivery
• Define and run both automated smoke tests and manual QA checklists against each milestone
• Provide weekly status updates in plain English, flagging any risks or decisions needed
• Manage final acceptance: verify that users can enter inputs, generate snippets in under 2 seconds, and copy them with one click
• Duration: 4–6 weeks
• Engagement: Part-time retainer or fixed-price milestones—open to your preference

Full Description

I’m seeking a friendly, detail-oriented Technical Project Manager to oversee the build of an AI-powered content snippet generator (web + iOS/Mac). The app will let users enter three simple fields—category, audience, tone—then call the OpenAI API to return 3–5 short, ready-to-use marketing snippets. You’ll translate my vision into clear requirements, hire and manage developers and designers, oversee integration and testing, and ensure delivery on time and on budget—across web, iOS, and Mac.

Confidentiality

Candidates must sign a one-way NDA before detailed specs are shared. All code and assets will be assigned to me under a work-for-hire agreement.

What You’ll Do

•Define & Document Requirements

o Turn my high-level ideas into a concise spec with user stories and acceptance criteria.

o Create a simple project roadmap and milestone plan.

• Hire & Coordinate Talent

o Source and vet freelancers (developers, designers, copywriters) on platforms like Fiverr or Upwork.

o Write clear task tickets (e.g. “Integrate OpenAI prompt,” “Add copy-to-clipboard button,” “Style the app header”).

• Manage Code & Integration

o Set up and enforce a Git workflow: branches, pull requests, code reviews, and merges.

o Oversee API integration (OpenAI Chat/Completion API) and secure handling of environment keys.

o Coordinate front-end (web or mobile UI) and back-end (serverless functions or no-code webhook) work so everything fits together.

• Establish Build & Deployment

o Configure continuous integration (e.g. GitHub Actions, Vercel, or Netlify).

o Automate builds and staging deployments for easy previews.

o Plan and oversee packaging our web app as an iOS & Mac wrapper (e.g. Capacitor/Cordova, React Native WebView, or Mac Catalyst), register and configure the Apple Developer Program (one-time $99/yr fee), manage provisioning profiles and TestFlight, and submit to the App Store.

o Recommend whether to enable PWA installability on iPhones and Macs for quick “home-screen” installs.

• Quality & Delivery

o Define and run both automated smoke tests and manual QA checklists against each milestone.

o Provide weekly status updates in plain English, flagging any risks or decisions needed.

o Manage final acceptance: verify that users can enter inputs, generate snippets in under 2 seconds, and copy them with one click.

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Must-Have Skills & Experience

• 3+ years as a Technical Project Manager or similar role.

• Strong Git and version-control workflow experience (GitHub or GitLab).

• Hands-on familiarity with CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, CircleCI, Vercel, Netlify, etc.).

• Experience coordinating REST-API or serverless integrations (bonus if you’ve worked with OpenAI or similar AI APIs).

• Experience publishing web-wrapped apps to the Apple App Store (iOS & macOS via wrapper frameworks or Catalyst).

• Comfortable translating non-technical requirements into developer tasks.

• Excellent written and verbal communication—no jargon dumps!

• Proven track record of delivering small web or mobile apps on time and on budget.

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Project Details & Budget

• Duration: 4–6 weeks

• Engagement: Part-time retainer or fixed-price milestones—open to your preference.

• Apple Developer Program: $99 one-time fee (you may request reimbursement).

• Rate: Please propose your hourly rate or fixed-price for end-to-end project management.

How to Apply

1. Briefly introduce yourself and your PM background.

2. Share examples of 1–2 similar projects you managed (links or short case studies).

3. Describe how you’d approach our “Snippet Generator” app kickoff, including iOS/Mac packaging.

4. Confirm your availability over the next 1–2 months.

5. Begin your Reply with “Happy Holidays” so we know you read this far.