Project Manager, Web Marketing

Kaplan; United States; Remote; USD 31,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

Retirement package with 8-10% company

Tuition assistance for employees and家族

Health benefits from day 1

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Kaplan is seeking a Project Manager for Web Marketing to drive the delivery of web projects and products. The role requires expertise in project management, resource allocation, and maintaining project health to launch initiatives on time.

The ideal candidate will apply knowledge of web architecture, release cycles, AB testing, SEO fundamentals, and developer workflows within Asana, Kaplan's PM system. Remote work is supported, with collaboration across marketing teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in marketing or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience managing delivery of web/digital projects in marketing/ web production
• Experience with Jira, Confluence, Asana including backlog management, sprint setup, cross-platform tracking

Responsibilities

• Drive web projects to successful completion, meeting deadlines and quality expectations.
• Plan and allocate resources, create timelines, assign tasks in Asana.
• Utilize Asana and Jira to optimize processes and collaboration.
• Lead project meetings with regular status updates to stakeholders.
• Identify and resolve bottlenecks, adjust scope or timelines as needed.
• Collaborate with marketing stakeholders to gather requirements and define technical needs for the web team.
• Coordinate with subject matter experts to ensure seamless project execution via Asana.
• Maintain open communication with stakeholders and provide transparent updates.

Skills

Project management

Agile

Jira

Confluence

Asana

AI tools

Remote work

Communication

Organization

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in marketing or related field

Tools

CMS

Figma

Usersnap

Proofpoint

Job description

For more than 80 years, Kaplan has been a trailblazer in education and professional advancement. We are a global company at the intersection of education and technology, focused on collaboration, innovation, and creativity to deliver a best-in-class educational experience and make Kaplan a great place to work.

The future of education is here and we are eager to work alongside those who want to make a positive impact and inspire change in the world around them.

The Project Manager for Web Marketing is responsible for the successful delivery of Kaplan's web projects and products. The role requires expertise in project management and resource allocation. Overall project health will be essential in ensuring Kaplan's initiatives launch on time and meet the highest standards. The ideal candidate will leverage a proven working knowledge of web architecture, release cycles, AB testing structures, SEO fundamentals, and developer workflows within Asana, Kaplan's project management system.

Primary Responsibilities

• Drive web projects to successful completion, meeting deadlines and exceeding quality expectations
• Plan and allocate resources effectively, creating realistic timelines and assigning tasks to team members within Asana
• Utilize Asana and Jira to optimize project management processes, improve efficiency, and enhance team collaboration
• Lead project meetings, providing regular status updates to stakeholders and fostering a collaborative environment to address challenges and mitigate risks
• Proactively identify and resolve bottlenecks, adjusting project scope or timelines as needed to ensure successful outcomes
• Collaborate with stakeholders across marketing to gather requirements and flag the corresponding technical needs for the web team to implement, while maintaining documentation within Asana.
• Partner subject matter experts to ensure seamless project execution, using Asana as a central hub for communication and collaboration
• Maintain open communication with stakeholders, providing transparent updates and addressing concerns promptly

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in marketing or a related field
• 3+ years of experience managing delivery of web/digital projects, working in marketing, web production, marketing technology, or marketing operations related functions
• Experience with project management software (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Asana), including backlog management support, sprint setup and cross-platform task tracking.
• Experience working within AGILE methodology
• Working knowledge of AI tools that aid in project management, such as scheduling, communication, and reporting
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to identify risks and provide solutions
• Positive attitude and deadline-driven
• Ability to work in a remote, independent environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience navigating content management systems (CMS), design tools (e.g. Figma) and user acceptance testing tools (usersnap, proofpoint etc) to review web assets and facilitate developer and stakeholder handoffs.

Beyond base salary, our comprehensive total rewards package includes:

• Remote work provides a flexible work/life balance
• Comprehensive Retirement Package: automatic enrollment in The Company Contribution Plan (8-10% annual company contribution based on tenure)
• Gift of Knowledge Program provides tuition assistance and substantial discounts for employees and close family members
• Comprehensive health benefits with new hire eligibility starting on day 1
• Generous Paid Time Off, including paid holidays, vacation, personal and sick time, plus a volunteer day and a diversity and inclusion day

At Kaplan, we believe in attracting, rewarding, and retaining exceptional talent. Our compensation philosophy is designed to be competitive within the market. For full-time positions, Kaplan has three salary grades; this position is Salary Grade A: $31,200 to $78,647. The specific compensation offered will be determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, relevant experience, education, skills, and market data.