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 • United States, CanadaSenior💰 $75,400 - $93,668 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing Drupal and WordPress projects, ensuring alignment between client needs and internal teams while maintaining project quality, timelines, and budgets. Proficient in agile workflows and effective communication, with a strong focus on mentoring and team support.

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Drupal Project ManagementWordPress Project ManagementAgile WorkflowsClient CommunicationBudget Forecasting

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementWeb Build Lifecycle ManagementBug TroubleshootingSite Configuration ManagementContent ManagementWebsite Performance FundamentalsRisk MitigationChange ManagementTime ManagementTeam Mentoring

Soft Skills

Proactive CommunicationEmpathyAttention to DetailProblem-SolvingEmotional Intelligence

Tools & Technologies

TeamworkSlackGoogle WorkspaceZoomClaude

Industry Keywords

Digital AgencyOpen Source SoftwareRemote Project ManagementClient Support EngagementsDistributed Teams

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
Translate client business needs for internal teams and maintain alignment
Manage client communications, meetings, feature demonstrations, updates, and next steps
Identify larger project and initiative opportunities and make recommendations to Management
Understand managed websites and proactively recommend improvements
Lead project and client onboarding, kickoff calls, and build-to-support transitions
Curate and maintain organized, prioritized backlogs
Evaluate tasks and client requests against goals and scope and recommend alternatives
Handle quick-win site configurations, content entry, and initial bug troubleshooting in Drupal and/or WordPress
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 before handoff
Monitor and forecast budgets and timelines and report progress to clients and Management
Flag, mitigate, triage, and escalate risks and urgent support requests
Use Teamwork, Slack, Google Workspace, Zoom, and Claude
Participate in and lead meetings, standups, retrospectives, and process-improvement discussions
Monitor workloads and pacing to support sustainable team balance
Build and document repeatable processes
Mentor and support 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
Excellent time management skills
Experience forecasting and resourcing development project needs
Ability to set clear priorities and communicate shifts effectively
Proactive, empathetic, and confident communication skills
Ability to manage multiple active projects and maintain attention to detail
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 the web and open source software such as Drupal and WordPress
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 is provided

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance coverage for US employees, covering up to 100% of the total cost of health benefits
Employee and dependents portion of CAD Health and Dental paid for Canadian employees
Retirement matching program
Paid time off
Remote workspace stipend
Inclusive and accessible recruitment process accommodations
Optional cover letter
Human review and oversight in AI-assisted application review