(Washington, DC)
The digital project manager supports the communications, editorial and research priorities of the Pew Research Center's Forum on Religion & Public Life by serving as the project manager for Web and other technology-related projects. The project manager plays a key role in developing effective and innovative online products that meet the information needs of journalists, government officials and other target audiences. The project manager works closely with the Forum’s associate directors for communications, editorial and research, as well as with the relevant units within the Pew Research Center, especially communications, web and IT.
Responsibilities
• Serves as the manager of Web and other technology-related projects for the Pew Forum, including projects related to the Forum’s website, content management system (CMS),
customer relationship management (CRM) and others.
• Coordinates the development of the new Global Religious Futures micro-site by leading the cross-departmental team and outside vendors from conception through implementation. The Global Religious Futures micro-site is envisioned to be a state-of-the-art website providing the most comprehensive, reliable and user-friendly source of information on global religion available online.
• Evaluates software and technology needs, makes recommendations, develops and designs project scope, and manages implementation of new systems and applications. •Helps select vendors and technology solutions through competitive RFP processes, making recommendations on solutions, cost and contracts.
• Manages outside vendors, including reviewing work plans, overseeing projects, ensuring adherence to Statements of Work and other contract requirements, managing bug lists,
prioritizing and assessing work, etc.
• Orchestrates the timely completion of projects
• Develops annual budget for Web and technology-related projects. Tracks and manages project costs and resources.
• Collaborates with research, editorial and communications staff on online content and presentation.
• Collaborates with project staff to conceptualize and manage the development of online features from requirements phase through deployment. Ensures that search engine optimization (SEO) and usability best practices are considered in all projects. Produces or oversees the production of high quality user interface documents and wireframes.
• Participates in design process relating to site layout, information architecture, illustration, photography and creation of information graphics.
• Collaborates with communications, IT and knowledge management staff to maintain content taxonomy.
• Supervises the work of the Web producer and coordinates internal and external resources for technical projects and applications.
• Works closely with the communications team in developing online marketing campaigns.
• Manages technical aspects and implementation of Web marketing and SEO initiatives, in close coordination with associate director of communications.
• Analyzes Web traffic using AWSTATS and Google Analytics. Provides data and clear non-technical narrative analysis for grant and other reporting.
Education/Training/Experience
• Bachelor’s degree required. Project Management certification preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of work experience required. Extensive experience in progressively responsible positions in project management, including online strategy and operations,
Web development, and vendor management.
• Experience implementing, maintaining and using a CMS and CRM; experience with Ektron a plus.
• Background in religion and public policy and/or international affairs a plus.
Please see http://pewresearch.org/docs/?DocID=122 for the full job description.
Apply: Application Procedure Applicant should send a complete resume and cover letter (indicating where you learned of the opening) to: Ms. April McWilliams Human Resources Director Pew Research Center 1615 L Street, NW Suite 700 Washington, DC 20036 Responses can also be faxed to 202-419-4339 or e-mailed to 6129@jobs.authenticjobs.com.
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