Contract Website Project Manager (WordPress/Drupal)

Blue State; Oakland (CA); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue State is seeking a Project Manager to lead website development and digital consulting projects from start to finish. You’ll manage client relationships, budgets, timelines, and coordinate a cross-disciplinary team of UX designers, developers, strategists, and creatives.

This evergreen post reflects our ongoing interest in finding strong candidates who share Blue State’s mission. The role supports a hybrid in-office/remote setup with occasional in-person collaboration across US offices.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional project management experience with client-facing digital projects.
• Experience managing website development and agile approaches.
• Strong written and verbal communication with cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with WordPress or Drupal builds is a plus.
• Ability to manage scope, timelines, and budgets effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgets and timelines for website development and platform projects.
• Define product specs and functional requirements with teams.
• Maintain client relationships and coordinate internal delivery teams.
• Oversee risk management and scope control to avoid creep.
• Guide testing and quality control of all deliverables.
• Ensure documentation is current and properly archived.

Skills

PM experience

Client-facing

WordPress

Drupal

Communication

Agile

Job description

Blue State is seeking a Project Manager to lead website development and digital consulting projects from start to finish. You’ll manage client relationships, budgets, timelines, and coordinate a cross-disciplinary team of UX designers, developers, strategists, and creatives.

This evergreen post reflects our ongoing interest in finding strong candidates who share Blue State’s mission. The role supports a hybrid in-office/remote setup with occasional in-person collaboration across US offices.