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Program Manager

Detroit, USAHybridPosted 3 weeks ago

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Job type
Not listed
Work mode
Hybrid
Level
Not listed
Department
Project and Program Management
Experience
5+ years experience
Posted
Sep 11, 2026

About the role

What you’ll do:

  • Lead and manage website development projects and content initiatives, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams (designers, developers, content strategists, SEO specialists, marketing). Own project roadmaps, budgets, and resource allocation.
  • Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables, breaking down complex projects into manageable tasks and sprints. Develop and manage detailed project plans and timelines.
  • Proactively identify and mitigate potential roadblocks, ensuring projects stay on track, within budget, and meet quality standards. Implement project management best practices and optimize workflows.
  • Facilitate communication and collaboration between stakeholders, providing regular updates, reporting on project status, and managing expectations. Lead project meetings and presentations.
  • Oversee quality assurance throughout the website development and content creation process, establishing and enforcing quality standards and best practices.
  • Develop and manage content calendars and workflows, ensuring timely publication of high-quality, SEO-optimized content. Establish and maintain content style guides and governance processes.
  • Mentor and guide junior team members, providing support and fostering a collaborative team environment.

Who you are:

  • Strategic thinker and problem-solver: Able to translate business goals into effective website and content strategies. Proactively identify and resolve challenges.
  • Excellent communicator and collaborator: Clearly communicate technical and non-technical information to various stakeholders. Facilitate cross-functional collaboration and build consensus.
  • Highly organized and detail-oriented: Maintain meticulous organization and attention to detail in all aspects of project management.
  • Proactive and results-driven: Take initiative, anticipate needs, and drive projects to successful completion. Focus on delivering measurable results.
  • Expert in project management methodologies and tools: Deep understanding of Agile and Waterfall methodologies. Expert-level proficiency in project management platforms (e.g., Asana, Trello, Monday.com) and content management systems (CMS).
  • Technical understanding and web development lifecycle knowledge: Solid understanding of web design principles, development processes, content strategy best practices, and SEO.

What you’ll need:

  • 5-7 years of experience in web project management or content management: Demonstrated experience leading and managing complex website development projects, content creation workflows, and content migrations.
  • Proven track record of successful website launches and content initiatives: Provide examples of successfully completed projects, highlighting key achievements, results, and contributions.
  • Deep understanding of website development lifecycle, content strategy, and SEO: Demonstrate expertise in web design principles, development processes, content strategy best practices, information architecture, and SEO.
  • Technical proficiency: Strong familiarity with CMS platforms (e.g., WordPress, Drupal, AEM), HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and website analytics tools. Experience with website accessibility standards (WCAG) is highly preferred.
  • Strong analytical skills: Ability to analyze website data, identify trends, and make data-driven recommendations to improve website performance and content engagement.
  • Client management experience (if applicable): Experience building and maintaining strong client relationships, presenting project updates, and managing client expectations.
  • Agency experience (a plus): Experience working within an agency environment or a similar collaborative setting.

Compensation and work arrangement:

The base salary range for this position at the time of this posting is indicated below. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package, click WPP Benefits for more details.

We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office an average of four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.