Web Project Manager , Division of Marketing & Communication

Web Project Manager (AD2), Division of Marketing & Communication

Job No: 501322
Work type: Regular Full-Time
Location: Glassboro, New Jersey
Categories: Professional

The Project Manager is a pivotal role within the university’s Web Strategy and Development team. They are responsible for ensuring the successful execution of all digital web initiatives, blending project‑management expertise with a working knowledge of web‑development principles. They act as a crucial link between development, content strategy, university partners, and internal/external stakeholders.

Reports to the Director of Web Strategy and Development and serves as key support. Some evening, weekend, and holiday work is expected. Candidates must meet New Jersey residency requirements as outlined by the NJ First Act.

• Apply knowledge of web strategy and technology for initial project triage.
• Support execution of web initiatives (e.g., site rebranding, content reorganizations, new feature builds), ensuring timely delivery within scope and budget.
• Maintain clear, proactive, and timely communication with all stakeholders regarding project status, changes, risks, and successful deployment.
• Coordinate project discovery and all project meetings.
• Work with internal teams to identify requirements and draft project scopes.
• Manage project schedules, timelines, and stakeholder expectations.
• Draft work summaries, build dashboards, and provide progress updates.
• Facilitate daily stand‑ups, sprint planning, backlog grooming, and retrospectives.
• Coordinate with external web vendors, including technical requirements, timelines, and deliverables for integrated projects.

• Master’s degree in project management, business, communications, information technology, or related discipline, OR bachelor’s degree in those disciplines and an industry certification.
• Three (3) to five (5) years of professional experience as a project manager or similar role.
• Deep understanding of project‑management tools and task managers.
• Experience translating requirements between technical and non‑technical stakeholders to create user stories and business requirements.
• Understanding of the entire web‑development process (design, development, testing, and deployment).
• Ability to work independently and solve problems with minimal supervision.
• Strong organizational and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Industry certification such as PMP or CAPM.
• Knowledge of project‑management tools such as Wrike and Git Hub.
• Experience working in an Agile/Scrum development environment.
• Familiarity with content management systems such as Cascade, Drupal, or Word Press.
• Experience supporting web systems in a higher‑education environment.
• Proven ability to stay current with rapidly‑changing technologies.

In compliance with the State of New Jersey’s Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is $73,899.91 to $84,980.25.

For eligible employees, benefits include comprehensive New Jersey state health, dental, and retirement benefits, extensive accrued time off/paid holidays, and tuition reimbursement for the employee, spouse, and dependents (undergraduate degrees only for spouse and dependents).

Advertised: Mar 3 2026 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: Mar 17 2026 11:55 PM Eastern Daylight Time

Rowan University is subject to the residency requirements of the NJ First Act: "Any person hired to a non‑exempt position shall either have their principal residence in New Jersey or have one (1) year from the date of employment to establish, and then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey. Any person hired to an exempt position shall either have their principal residence in New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania, or New York or have ninety (90) days from the date of employment to establish, then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania, or New York."

To request reasonable accommodation, contact Christy Mroz, Administrative Assistant, OEE, 856‑256‑5494. Rowan strongly encourages applicants from under‑represented groups to apply.

Rowan University is committed to creating a welcoming environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ethnicity, race, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status, military status, and other New Jersey protected classes.