How to hire a web site project manager

How to hire a web site project manager, step by step

Here's a step-by-step web site project manager hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a web site project manager job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new web site project manager
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The web site project manager hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

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   A web site project manager's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, web site project managers from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   The following list breaks down different types of web site project managers and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Web Site Project Manager	Description	Hourly rate
   Web Site Project Manager	Web developers design and create websites. They are responsible for the look of the site... Show more	$17-50
   Web Design/Development	A web design/development is responsible for creating a high-performing website by utilizing programming skills and languages and digital expertise. This job requires working closely with the clients for the progress and updates, carefully analyzing their specifications and requirements, including the submission timeframe... Show more	$23-48
   Java Developer	A Java developer is responsible for developing Java-based applications, including its strong efficiency and smooth operations for the clients and business' use. Java developers implement application designs, diagnosing ineffective processes, and conducting troubleshooting... Show more	$32-54

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • HTML
   • SQL
   • JavaScript
   • Search Engine Optimization
   • Content Management System
   • PHP

   Responsibilities:

   • Manage prototype content in wireframes when necessary.
   • Increase project lifecycle tracking and accountability with introduction of centralize SharePoint site.
   • Apply information design and UX best practices to produce functional wireframes for websites and internal applications to increasing usability.
   • Design and code JSP's, procedures and functionns for the module.
   • Develop user interfaces by using ASP.Net/HTML/JavaScript.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your web site project manager job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A web site project manager salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, web site project managers' average salary in arkansas is 41% less than in california.
   • Seniority. Entry-level web site project managers earn 64% less than senior-level web site project managers.
   • Certifications. A web site project manager with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a web site project manager's salary.

   Average web site project manager salary

   $62,336yearly

   $29.97 hourly rate

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   Entry-level web site project manager salary

   $37,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 14, 2025

4. Writing a web site project manager job description

   A good web site project manager job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a web site project manager job description:

   Web site project manager job description example

   • A work-life balance employer offering market competitive salaries
   • Flexible work arrangement with hybrid remote workweek
   • Professional development with the option to master new skills and grow into other roles.
   • 10 paid vacation days, 5 paid sick days, 9 company holidays and additional time off as needed
   • 401(k) investment options with immediate 4% company match; socially responsible investment options
   • Tax free flex spending account (FSA) for out-of-pocket medical expenses, child, or elder care costs
   • Brella will pay up to ~$6900 per year for employee only insurance benefits once eligible. Includes:
     • Healthcare coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, with multiple plan options
     • Vision coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield and EyeMed, accepted at large optical shops
     • Dental coverage options through Blue Cross Blue Shield, with HMO and PPO dental plan options
     • Accident Insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield
     • Basic life insurance coverage $15,000
   • Optional additional employee sponsored Term Life coverage for up to $200K
   • Optional employee sponsored short term disability, long term disability, and Critical Illness Insurance with full portability.
   • Optional employee paid coverage for spouse/life partner and/or children for health, dental, vision, term life-, short- and long-term disability and critical illness.
   • Pre-tax commuter benefits in Illinois through the RTA Fare program for employee and family members
   • Personal assistant support and yearly legal and financial advice through Brella’s Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
   • Wellness programs offered through Brella’s Employee Assistance Program (EAP) & Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
   • Travel and Entertainment discount programs through Travel Perks and Tickets at Work.
   • Pet discount programs for veterinarian services and pet supplies through PetPlus & Pet Assure.
   • An active work culture based on collaboration and innovation with a nice mix of celebration.
   • Company sponsored charity initiatives
   • Flexible work environments with cutting edge technology
   • Seriously awesome people to work with

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right web site project manager for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your web site project manager job on Zippia to find and recruit web site project manager candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit web site project managers, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   If your interviews with web site project manager applicants aren't enough to make a decision, you should also consider including a test project. These are often the best, most straightforward, and least bias-prone ways of determining who will likely succeed in the role. If you don't know how to design an appropriate test, you can ask someone else on the team to create it or take a look at these websites to get a few ideas:

   • TestDome
   • CodeSignal
   • Testlify
   • BarRaiser
   • Coderbyte

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new web site project manager

   Once you have selected a candidate for the web site project manager position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new web site project manager. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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