Senior Website Project Manager

Kanopi Studios

. Manage a portfolio of Drupal and/or WordPress build and support projects, including complex, high-visibility accounts .

Posted 9/25/2026full-timeRemote • Canada, United StatesSenior💰 CA$75,400 - CA$93,668 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in managing Drupal and WordPress projects, ensuring effective communication with clients and internal teams while balancing project scope, timelines, and budgets. Proficient in agile workflows and experienced in mentoring project managers to foster team growth and efficiency.

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Drupal Project ManagementWordPress Project ManagementAgile WorkflowsAI Tools ProficiencyClient Relationship Management

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementWebsite PerformanceBug TroubleshootingContent ManagementScope ManagementBudget MonitoringRisk MitigationTime ManagementChange ManagementIssue Tracking

Soft Skills

Proactive CommunicationEmpathyEmotional IntelligenceProblem-SolvingInitiative

Tools & Technologies

TeamworkSlackGoogle WorkspaceZoomClaude

Industry Keywords

Digital AgencyOpen Source SoftwareRemote Project ManagementClient Support EngagementsProject Backlog Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

DrupalOpen SourceWordPress

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage a portfolio of Drupal and/or WordPress build and support projects, including complex, high-visibility accounts
Serve as primary client contact and trusted advisor
Communicate client business needs to internal teams
Identify opportunities for larger projects and initiatives
Recommend website improvements
Lead client meetings, feature demonstrations, updates, and next-step communications
Build client relationships supporting renewals and account growth
Lead onboarding, kickoff calls, and transitions between build and support
Maintain organized and prioritized project backlogs
Evaluate tasks and requests against project goals and scope
Handle quick-win site configurations, content entry, and initial bug troubleshooting
Collaborate with clients and internal teams to resolve blockers and anticipate needs
Forecast and coordinate developers, UX/UI designers, and strategists
Review completed designs, tickets, content, and development work for quality
Monitor and forecast budgets and timelines
Report project progress and hours used to clients and management
Identify, mitigate, and escalate risks and urgent support issues
Use Teamwork, Slack, Google Workspace, Zoom, and Claude
Use AI to draft communications, summarize meetings, write tickets, and prepare status updates
Participate in and lead meetings, standups, retrospectives, and process improvements
Monitor workloads and support sustainable team pacing
Build repeatable processes and mentor other project managers

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of digital agency project management experience, including leading Drupal and/or WordPress projects
Proven track record managing the full life cycle of web build projects and long-term client support engagements
Fluency in agile workflows, ticketing systems, and client documentation
Proficiency with AI tools like Claude
Hands-on experience troubleshooting bugs, working with site configurations, and managing content in Drupal and/or WordPress
Strong working knowledge of website performance, configuration, and development fundamentals
Ability to balance scope, timelines, and budgets while maintaining quality and team morale
Strong time management skills
Experience forecasting and resourcing development project needs
Ability to set priorities and communicate changes effectively
Proactive, empathetic, and confident communication skills
Experience managing multiple active projects
Solution-oriented approach to risk mitigation, issue tracking, change management, and escalations
Strong problem-solving skills, emotional intelligence, and initiative
Experience mentoring or guiding project managers or team members
Passion for Drupal, WordPress, and open source software
Experience managing distributed project teams in a remote-first environment
Availability during core Pacific Time Zone hours
Legally authorized to work in the US or Canada
No visa sponsorship available

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance coverage for US employees, covering up to 100% of the total cost of health benefits
CAD Health and Dental coverage for employees and dependents
Retirement matching program
Paid time off
Remote workspace stipend
Inclusive and accessible recruitment process accommodations