Web Project Manager x 2 at Thrive Internet Marketing Agency

HERE IS WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

This full-time position in the Thrive Web Team will act as a primary client interaction point. We often have many web projects running at the same time so this person will need to love a rapidly changing environment and be able to stay on top of shifting schedules, changing expectations, and the juggling of resources. Thrive mostly works with small to medium-size businesses. You will be responsible for managing 12+ web projects at any given time from the initial planning phases to launch. You will be the primary contact for the client and will be responsible for working with our team of designers and developers to create the marketing strategy, make sure the projects are on time, on budget and are up to our level of quality by also providing quality assurance.

HERE IS WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Oversee & manage the development of client’s web projects from inception to launch
• Manage team’s tasks by assigning and ensuring they are completed on time & on budget.
• Manage 12+ web projects at any given time
• Setting up Projects in our Project Management System
• Prepare tools, documentation, schedules, and scope
• Assign and manages internal and external resources
• Meet with clients to capture requirements, present data, and get approvals
• Manage content, design, and development tasks by working with writers, designers, and developers
• Oversee code development, making sure it meets requirements and testing for quality control
• Manage project launch activities ensuring sites are launched on time and correctly
• Manage Support Tasks and Requests from existing clients
• Quality Control on Projects by ensuring proper coding, proofreading content, checking designs meet requirements, etc.

ADDITIONAL PROJECT MANAGEMENT DUTIES:

The candidate should possess the following skill sets to be successful in the Thrive culture:

• Must have experience managing website projects from inception to launch
• Comfortable tracking time using time tracking software and attributing to the correct projects
• Strong customer service attitude and skills
• Ability to manage client expectations and successfully overcoming barriers
• Ability to answer client questions and lead them to the correct conclusions
• Strong English communication skills (written & verbal)
• Above-average time management skills
• The ability to be a team player and help fellow Thrivers
• Highly organized
• Comfortable taking the lead in a complex situation
• Enjoys problem-solving
• Knack for multi-tasking
• Comfortable working on a deadline and has a personal drive to achieve them
• Ability to manage remote resources (internal and external) from all other the world
• Ability to effectively communicate and rationalize technical and creative concepts and opportunities as solutions to business goals

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE THE FOLLOWING BACKGROUND AND EXPERIENCE:

The candidate should have the following minimum qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in IT, Business, or Marketing (or related experience)
• 5+ Years experience managing projects in a Digital Marketing Agency
• 5+ Years managing WordPress projects
• 3+ Years managing e-commerce projects, such as WooCommerce
• 5+ Years of project management principles & methodology
• (scope, time, risk, communication, problem-solving)
• 5+ Years of customer service
• Knowledge of web design, SEO, and Digital Marketing
• Knowledge of Waterfall & Agile Methodology
• Knowledge of Shopify prefered
• Expert Knowledge of Google Ad’s, Google Analytics, and Google My Business.
• Excellent understanding of social media platforms and best practices
• Experience with Social Media copywriting & graphic design
• Experience with Keyword Research and Linkbuilding
• Experience with Email Marketing & Platforms such as Mailchimp, Constant Contact, etc…
• Experience of the WordPress & Shopify backend
• Experience with Page Builders, such as Beaver Builder
• Experience with managing budgets and resources
• Experience testing websites for issues and quality control
• PMP Certification is a plus, but not required.