Senior Website Project Manager - US & Canada

About this role

This position is open to applicants in the US and Canada.
About Our Company
Kanopi Studios is a Design, Development & Support Agency with a fully distributed team of experts in Drupal & WordPress.
Our clients are mission-driven - and so are we. We design, build, and support websites that help their missions thrive.
We believe the people behind the work matter just as much as the work itself. That’s why we’re deeply committed to supporting our team’s growth, well-being, and success. When our people thrive, our clients do too - and together, we build a web that works better for everyone.
As Kanopi continues to grow, we’re excited to welcome a new Senior Website Project Manager to our team.
About the Job
We're looking for a process-driven Senior Website Project Manager who brings structure and strategic oversight to every phase of a project and sets the standard for how our project management team works. This role focuses on managing the systems, workflows, and communications that keep client-facing Drupal and/or WordPress projects moving forward, ensuring clarity across teams, maintaining accurate project tracking, and continuously seeking opportunities to improve and streamline how we deliver high-quality digital work.
As a Senior Website Project Manager at Kanopi Studios, you'll guide a mix of Drupal and/or WordPress build and support projects from kickoff through completion, including some of our largest and most complex accounts. You're a client advocate and a strategic partner, and the problem-solver the team counts on when things get complicated. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams of UX/UI designers, developers, and strategists to ensure each project delivers quality, value, and a bit of Kanopi magic.
This senior-level role requires someone with extensive agency experience leading Drupal and/or WordPress projects. You bring a deep understanding of project life cycles, the judgment to flex between build initiatives and nimble support sprints, and the confidence to guide and mentor other project managers.
Requirements
As a Senior Website Project Manager, your typical day may include:
Client & Project Leadership

• Manage a portfolio of projects across the build and support spectrum, including high-visibility accounts with complex technical and client needs.

• Serve as the primary point of contact and trusted advisor for clients, ensuring smooth communication and exceptional service delivery.

• Understand each client's business needs and effectively communicate them to the internal team to ensure alignment.

• Know when to push back on behalf of Kanopi's best interests, when to escalate situations to Management, and how to resolve most issues independently before they reach that point.

• Proactively identify opportunities for larger projects and initiatives, and bring clear recommendations to the Management team.

• Gain a deep understanding of the client websites you manage so you can proactively recommend improvements.

• Lead client communications with clarity and empathy, facilitating meetings, demonstrating new features, articulating next steps, sharing updates, and translating technical concepts into plain language.

• Build positive, long-lasting relationships that encourage contract renewals and account growth.

Planning & Execution

• Lead project and client onboarding, kickoff calls, and transitions between build and support.

• Curate and maintain organized, prioritized backlogs that keep project teams focused and work moving forward.

• Critically evaluate tasks and client requests for strategic fit with client goals and project scope, recommending alternatives when needed.

• Personally handle "quick win" Drupal and/or WordPress site configurations, content entry, and initial bug troubleshooting before escalating to the development team.

• Collaborate with clients and internal teams to resolve blockers and anticipate needs.

• Forecast and coordinate internal resources, including front-end and back-end developers, UX/UI designers, and strategists, based on timing, scope, and expertise.

Quality, Budget, and Timeline Oversight

• Review completed work (designs, tickets, content, and development) to ensure it meets Kanopi's quality standards before client handoff.

• Monitor and forecast budgets and timelines to ensure tasks are completed on time and within scope, while providing regular updates to clients and Kanopi management on hours used and project progress.

• Flag risks early and lead the team in resolving and mitigating issues.

• Expedite urgent requests, triage issues quickly, and manage escalations, particularly within support accounts.

Tools & Team Collaboration

• Use tools like Teamwork, Slack, Google Workspace, Zoom, and Claude to stay organized and maintain transparency.

• Use AI tools like Claude to speed up everyday project work, such as drafting client communications, summarizing meetings, writing tickets, and preparing status updates, while reviewing everything for accuracy before it goes out.

• Participate in and help lead team meetings, standups, retrospectives, and collaborative discussions that drive ongoing process improvements and a positive team culture.

• Monitor team workloads and pacing to help maintain a sustainable, healthy balance, identifying early signs of strain or burnout in yourself and others and proactively adjusting priorities when needed.

• Build and document repeatable processes that improve project success and team satisfaction.

• Mentor and support other project managers, sharing best practices and serving as a go-to resource for the PM team.

About the Compensation and Work Requirements
This is a full-time position. The starting salary for this role will fall within the range of $75,400.00 - $93,668.00. This range reflects the full good-faith range we reasonably expect to pay for this role across all eligible locations; where you fall within it will depend on your experience and skills, in alignment with…