Website Operations Manager

Job Description

Job Description

About Us
ISMG is a global intelligence firm and media powerhouse, leading the way in cybersecurity, enterprise IT, and digital transformation. With 10+ brands, 38 digital media properties, and over 400 premier events annually—ISMG connects a network of over 2M executives, decision-makers, and innovators with the insights and opportunities they need to stay ahead.

We’re not just evolving—we’re accelerating. By continuing to enhance our solution offerings and expand our market reach, we’re entering one of the most exciting phases in our company’s growth. This is the moment to join us.

The Opportunity
ISMG is seeking an experienced and technically adept Website Operations Manager. In this pivotal hands-on role, you will be responsible for building and maintaining advanced WordPress websites, managing complex digital applications, and aligning marketing automation strategies with business objectives.

You will leverage your expertise in modern web development to optimize marketing websites and applications that drive business results. You will play a strategic role in planning, managing, and overseeing the execution of digital projects for all ISMG business units.

What You'll Be Doing

• Architect, develop, and maintain complex WordPress websites, including custom themes and plugins for ISMG Business Units.
• Implement enhancements to website aesthetics, performance, and SEO in close collaboration with design and content teams according to brand guidelines.
• Create custom landing pages and applications to support business unit initiatives leveraging the latest in front-end frameworks.
• Optimize sites using advanced web performance techniques,
• Lead the integration of our websites with marketing and CRM platforms, ensuring data flows seamlessly between systems using APIs, webhooks, and middleware solutions.
• Drive the strategic planning, development, and innovation of digital marketing initiatives across business units embracing our use of AI tools.
• Lead the technical implementation of marketing automation workflows and strategies to align with business objectives.
• Oversee project timelines and deliverables, ensuring adherence to agile methodologies and deadlines.
• Conduct comprehensive technical analysis to optimize website performance, accessibility, security, and search technologies.
• Serve as a technical lead, translating business requirements into sophisticated web-based solutions.
• Collaborate with global marketing teams, designers, web developers and content creators to deliver engaging campaign assets.
• Guide cross-functional teams through project planning and execution, providing accurate task estimations.

What You Bring to the Table

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in full-stack web development, including proficiency in WordPress, HTML5, CSS3, Tailwind, PHP and JavaScript frameworks.
• Extensive experience with custom WordPress theme/plugin development, Advanced Custom Fields, and WordPress REST API.
• Demonstrated success in managing complex web projects and teams using agile methodologies.
• Hands-on experience with marketing technology integrations, including CRM, web analytics, and automation tools.
• Advanced understanding of web security practices and compliance.
• MySQL and database management
• WPEngine or similar experience with WP-focused hosting platforms
• Bitbucket and Bitbucket Pipelines or similar experience with version control and CI/CD
• Elementor or similar experience with WP-based page builders

Preferred Skills:

• Familiarity with server-side languages such as Python, or Node.js.
• Ability to prepare and present project plans and performance/security reports.
• Project management experience using Monday.com.
• Understanding of best practice security standards including User Access Management, Environment testing, and more
• Figma or similar experience with other web design tools
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with a strong attention to detail.

???? Why ISMG?

• High-growth, global organization with clear momentum and market leadership
• Collaborative team of innovative thinkers and creative professionals
• Supportive culture that values autonomy and excellence
• Continuous learning and professional development

???? Ready to be part of something bigger? Apply now or visit ISMG.io to learn more!

• ????Location: Princeton, NJ or Manhattan, NYC (on-site, Mon–Fri).
• ????Compensation: $100,000-$125,000 (dependent on experience level)