Web Project Manager

Job Title 

Web Project Manager

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 Web Project Manager is a driving force in the successful delivery of Kaplan’s web projects and products. The role requires expertise in project management, resource allocation, and overall project health will be essential in ensuring Kaplan’s initiatives launch on time and meet the highest standards. The position l leverages a deep understanding of Asana, Kaplan’s project management system, including advanced features like workflows, automation, and AI, to streamline processes and enhance team collaboration.

Primary Responsibilities

• Project Leadership: Drive web projects to successful completion, meeting deadlines and exceeding quality expectations.

• Resource Management: Plan and allocate resources effectively, creating realistic timelines and assigning tasks to team members within Asana.

• Asana Expertise: Utilize advanced Asana features (workflows, automation, AI) to optimize project management processes, improve efficiency, and enhance team collaboration.

• Communication & Collaboration: Lead project meetings, provide regular status updates to stakeholders, and foster a collaborative environment within Asana to address challenges and mitigate risks.

• Problem-Solving & Risk Management: Proactively identify and resolve bottlenecks, adjusting project scope or timelines as needed to ensure successful outcomes.

• Requirements Gathering & Documentation: Collaborate with stakeholders to define clear project requirements and document them thoroughly within Asana.

• Cross-functional coordination: Partner with engineering and other subject matter experts to ensure seamless project execution, using Asana as a central hub for communication and collaboration.

• Stakeholder Management: Maintain open communication with stakeholders, providing transparent updates and addressing concerns promptly through Asana. 

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree

• At least 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)

• Experience working within the AGILE methodology

• Excellent management, interpersonal, and teambuilding skills

• Excellent organizational and time-management skills

• Ability to identify risks and problems

• Positive attitude and deadline-driven

We offer a competitive benefits package including:

Remote work provides a flexible work/life balance
Comprehensive Retirement Package automatically enrolled in The Company Contribution Plan (8-10% annual company contribution based on tenure)
Our Gift of Knowledge Program provides tuition assistance and substantial discounts for our employees and close family members
Competitive health benefits and new hire eligibility start on day one of employment
Generous Paid Time Off includes paid holidays, vacation, personal, and sick paid time-off, plus one (1) volunteer day and one (1) diversity and inclusion day to participate and give back to our local communities
And so much more!

This position is a Salary Grade B: $64,000 to $202,600

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Location

Remote/Nationwide, USA

Additional Locations 

Employee Type

Employee

Job Functional Area 

Marketing

Business Unit

00091 Kaplan Higher ED

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