Senior Website Project Manager

### About Forbes Tate Partners

Forbes Tate Partners (FTP) is a full-service public affairs consultancy specializing in bipartisan, federal and state government relations, strategic communications, grassroots and grasstops advocacy, issue campaigns, corporate development, and technology strategy. As a mid-sized firm, we have the breadth and depth of personnel and experience to manage a portfolio of over 200 clients, but also the flexibility to provide our clients with attentive and highly personalized support. We deliver winning solutions to complex challenges in a fun, fast-paced environment.

### Position Description

FTP is seeking a senior website project manager to join FTP Digital, our team of creative, process-minded doers. The position will carry the title of Director Web Projects, Public Affairs. This person will collaborate across teams to build and develop complex digital campaigns and tools for our clients. If you’re interested in crafting custom solutions for Fortune 500 companies, membership organizations, the nation’s leading think tanks, nonprofits, and advocacy organizations, we want you to apply.

The Director Web Projects, Public Affairs will help lead the Digital project management team acting as a lynchpin between our clients, and the design, development, and strategy teams. This role will heavily focus on managing web design and development projects, specifically trade associations and advocacy websites. This person will manage projects internally and communicate directly with clients on their goals, organize project documentation, and test products against technical specifications. In addition, the Director Web Projects, Public Affairs will act as the face of the project to the client, answering their questions, explaining design and development choices, and managing their timelines.

### Primary Responsibilities

– Oversee the entire website project lifecycle, from conception to launch and ongoing maintenance.
– Work with designers and developers to bring the client’s vision to life.
– Translate client goals into product documentation like creative briefs, sitemaps, user flows, and competitive analyses.
– Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, including clients, senior leadership, and partners.
– Keep projects organized despite shifting priorities and updates to documentation.
– Perform quality assurance testing on products by verifying success criteria and assuring browser and device compatibility on new features before deployment.
– Meet deadlines across multiple phases, projects, and clients.
– Foster relationships with clients built on trust and leadership.
– Provide quality assurance testing and verify success criteria on new development build before deployment.

### Qualifications

– Minimum of four years’ experience in an agency or internal product team.
– Experience with project management systems, must have experience with Teamwork.
– Experience in Google Analytics and GA4.
– Proficient with WordPress configurations.
– Basic knowledge of SEO best practices and security principles.
– Organized and cool under pressure.
– Superior writing skills.
– Experience in client-facing presentations and pitches.

### Bonus Points For

– Familiarity with basic development principles like version control and database structures.
– Knowledge of HTML, CSS, and browser compatibility.
– User experience design education or experience.
– Knowledge of basic user experience and design principles.
– Know your way around Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch or Figma.
– Experience with Figma or other prototyping tools.
– Any Project Management certifications.

### Job Perks Include

– Small, passionate, agile team—tons of opportunities to show off your skills, try new things, collaborate with other top-of-their-game creatives, and advancement.
– Competitive salary.
– Generous benefits package.

### How to Apply

To apply, please include your resume, up to a two-page writing sample, and a brief description of why you’re interested in working at FTP as a Director Web Projects, Public Affairs.

No calls, emails, or faxes please. Qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview. FTP is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and diverse work environment.

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