IBMC is a Business Management Consulting firm that connects global companies with top-tier talent. We are currently assisting our sister company a leading marketing and technology agency specializing in the financial services industry in hiring a strategic and technical Head of WordPress Development. Our client serves a 100% international market, delivering high-performance and secure web solutions.
The Head of WordPress Development is a high-impact leadership role responsible for ensuring technical excellence, driving innovation, and managing a skilled development team. You will act as the primary bridge between international client needs and technical execution. This role requires a blend of expert-level coding knowledge, project coordination mastery, and the ability to mentor a growing engineering department.
Key Responsibilities
- Client Engagement: Serve as the primary technical liaison, gathering complex requirements and ensuring alignment between client expectations and technical delivery.
- Project Coordination: Lead cross-functional teams to deliver high-performance web projects, managing resources, timelines, and quality standards.
- Technical Architecture: Provide expert guidance on systems architecture, scalability, and backend/frontend integration strategies for financial platforms.
- Workflow Optimization: Modernize development processes, including deployment (CI/CD), version control (Git), and automated testing.
- Quality Assurance: Lead rigorous reviews of deliverables (design, performance, and security) to ensure adherence to global best practices.
- Team Leadership & Mentorship: Foster growth within the development team through structured code reviews, documentation, and knowledge sharing.
- Technical Troubleshooting: Offer hands-on support for resolving high-level technical escalations across multiple projects.
- Strategic Planning: Translate business and design requirements into structured technical roadmaps in collaboration with Product Managers.
Requirements
- Experience: Minimum 6–8 years of experience in WordPress development, with at least 3 years in a leadership or managerial role.
- Project History: Proven track record of managing complex, client-facing WordPress projects from discovery to deployment.
- Technical Expertise: Expert knowledge of WordPress architecture, performance optimization, and custom plugin/theme development.
- Engineering Standards: Strong experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and managing staging-to-production environments.
- Stakeholder Management: Excellent ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical international clients.
- Language: Fluency in English and Bahasa Indonesia (written and spoken) is mandatory.
- Leadership: A passion for mentoring and driving consistent engineering practices to minimize technical debt.
- Location: Based in Indonesia, with flexibility for remote work and occasional travel for meetings.
Benefits
- Competitive Salary: Premium package aligned with senior leadership experience.
- Global Exposure: Opportunity to work with diverse international clients in the financial services sector.
- Business Travel: Opportunities to connect with international markets and attend industry events.
Skills Required
- 6-8 years of experience in WordPress development
- At least 3 years in a leadership or managerial role
- Proven track record managing complex, client-facing WordPress projects from discovery to deployment
- Expert knowledge of WordPress architecture, performance optimization, and custom plugin/theme development
- Strong experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and managing staging-to-production environments
- Experience delivering high-performance, secure web solutions for financial services platforms
- Ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical international clients (stakeholder management)
- Fluency in English and Bahasa Indonesia (written and spoken)
- Based in Indonesia (flexible remote work with occasional travel)
- Passion for mentoring and driving consistent engineering practices to minimize technical debt
What We Do
IBMC is a trusted Business Consulting Company with a strong foothold in the Indonesian market. We specialize in helping foreign businesses establish and grow their operations here, offering a wide range of services tailored to your needs. Services We Offer: • Consulting: Strategic insights to optimize your business operations. • Legal: Expert guidance through Indonesia’s regulatory landscape. • HR/Recruiting: Helping you find and build a talented team. • Tax/Accounting: Ensuring your finances are managed efficiently. • Incorporation: Simplifying the process of entering the market. • Market Research: Providing the insights you need to make informed decisions. Benefits Working With Us: • Local Know-How: With our team on the ground, we understand the nuances of the Indonesian market, helping you navigate it smoothly. • Experience You Can Trust: Our track record speaks for itself—we’ve guided many businesses to success in this dynamic environment. • Connections That Matter: Our extensive network opens doors to valuable partnerships and opportunities. We’re dedicated to supporting your business growth with solutions that work. At IBMC, we’re not just consultants—we’re your partners in building success. Ready to grow your business in Indonesia? Get in touch with us, and let’s explore how we can make it happen together.
