Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Amplify is a leader in K–12 literacy and educational technology, seeking an experienced Web Development Project Manager. This role is responsible for managing complex web development projects, ensuring alignment between technical teams and stakeholders to deliver exceptional digital experiences that support Amplify's educational mission.
Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end project management for enterprise-level web development projects, including website redesigns, CMS implementations, and digital platform integrations, ensuring on-time delivery within scope and budget
- Collaborate closely with marketing content strategists, marketing analytics specialists, UX/UI designers, and engineering teams to define project requirements and technical specifications for web-based educational platforms and marketing sites
- Manage the implementation and optimization of the WordPress content management system, ensuring scalable content workflows and user-friendly authoring experiences
- Oversee the integration of design systems and component libraries across multiple web properties, maintaining brand consistency and accessibility standards
- Coordinate the deployment and optimization of marketing technology stack, including analytics platforms (Google Analytics, DataDog), marketing automation tools (HubSpot)
- Monitor project health through comprehensive reporting on timelines, resource allocation, risk mitigation, and ROI metrics, building and maintaining dashboards for sprint progress, delivery metrics, and workload visibility using tools such as Jira dashboards and Smartsheets, and providing regular updates to executive leadership with tools such as Jira and Adobe Workfront
- Establish and maintain quality assurance processes for web development projects, including user acceptance testing, accessibility compliance (WCAG 2.2), and performance optimization
- Serve as the primary point of contact for status updates on development requests, proactively communicating progress, risks, blockers, delays, and tradeoffs to stakeholders; provide regular updates and track and communicate KPIs related to delivery efficiency, ensuring clear expectations on timelines and alignment across stakeholders
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Computer Science, Digital Marketing, or related field, or equivalent professional experience
- 5+ years of project management experience in web development, with at least 3 years in a senior role working with teams of 5+ developers and designers
- Demonstrated expertise with modern content management systems, including hands-on experience with implementation and optimization
- Strong understanding of web development technologies, including HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript frameworks, Web Optimization, and API integrations
- Proven experience managing marketing technology implementations, including analytics platforms, CRM systems, and marketing automation tools
- Experience with design collaboration tools (Figma, Miro, Adobe Creative Suite) and understanding of UX/UI design principles
- Able to travel twice a year for in-person meetings at the Brooklyn office
- Experience in the education technology sector or mission-driven organizations
- Advanced knowledge of accessibility standards and inclusive design practices
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud) and DevOps practices
- Familiarity with data analytics and conversion optimization strategies
- Background in digital marketing or growth marketing initiatives
Benefits
- 401(k) plan
- Stock options
- Competitive health insurance and mental health options
- Basic life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Access to best-in-class development programs
- Annual discretionary bonus that rewards individual and company performance
Company Overview
Amplify helps teachers bring delight and rigor to students every day. It was founded in 2000, and is headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://www.amplify.com.