Web Project Manager

Summary

Join Ripple Effect as a Web Project Manager and lead technical teams in managing complex web projects for federal clients. This full-time, fully remote position requires 6 years of relevant experience, including 2 years in project management. You will manage clients and projects, maintain communication, develop workflows, troubleshoot issues, and optimize websites. The role involves supervising junior staff and staying current with emerging technologies. Ripple Effect offers competitive pay, exceptional benefits, and flexible work options.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in IT Project Management, Information Technology, or a related area
• 6 years of relevant web development experience, including at least 2 years of project management experience
• Experience leading teams in the development and management of WordPress sites and other Content Management Systems
• Experience with requirements gathering and technical documentation
• Basic programming skills and knowledge of modern HTML/CSS, Javascript, and Python
• Experience with jQuery and other web development libraries and frameworks
• Basic knowledge of Search Engine Optimization process
• Aggressive problem diagnosis and creative problem-solving skills
• Strong organizational skills to juggle multiple tasks within the constraints of timelines
• Ability to work and thrive in a fast-paced environment, learn rapidly, and master diverse web technologies and techniques
• Ability to work productively and collaboratively in SharePoint to accomplish tasks
• Willingness to work within the U.S. in a state Ripple Effect is set up to support (NOT New York or California or Puerto Rico)
• To be successful at Ripple Effect, you must be able to pay attention to details, clearly communicate, work independently, and have an eagerness to learn

Responsibilities

• Lead technical teams in the best practices of web development and design, using project management skills
• Manage clients and projects to accomplish goals
• Maintain communication with team members and clients concerning website maintenance, direction, and availability, including routine site audits, host management, and other tasks as needed
• Develop standardized workflow processes and metrics to ensure effective task management, quality assurance, cost control, and timely delivery
• Troubleshoot a variety of issues including script and plugin errors, media integration, and website usability
• Be responsible for maintaining, expanding, and scaling websites, including Ripple Effect's
• Optimize websites using industry best practices for both functionality and search engine results
• Stay plugged into emerging technologies/industry trends and apply them into operations and activities
• Create and maintain software documentation
• Supervise and oversee the work quality of more junior staff
• Other duties, as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to use a variety of internet technologies, techniques, scripting and object-oriented languages and databases (e.g. PHP, MySQL) to create web page elements such as user interface features, site animation, web apps, special effects, databases, and e-business applications
• Experience with 508 Compliance
• Experience with designing, implementing, and maintaining APIs
• Experience advising on the incorporation of AI tools into websites for chatbots and other uses
• Government Contracting experience

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Exceptional benefits
• Range of work/life programs
• Flexible work options