Wordpress CMS Migration Specialist

Position OverviewThe Web Migration Specialist supports GA TECH's Office of Information Technology's (OIT) Web Modernization initiative by facilitating the migration of websites from the legacy Plesk hosting platform to Georgia Tech's centralized web hosting service, Sites@GT. This role works closely with Georgia Tech web customers, the OIT Web Hosting team, and the CampusPress vendor to ensure smooth, efficient, and accessible website transitions that align with institutional standards and best practices. Local candidates only as the selected candidate will be required to come to the office 2-3 days a week. Schedule TBD. Required Skills: (3-5 years experience)WordPress CMS ExpertiseExperience building, managing, and migrating WordPress-based websites, including migration best practices such as:SEO preservation (e.g., redirects)Content integrity and validationAccessibility considerations during migrationFunctional Requirements & Solution MappingAbility to assess site functionality requirements (e.g., forms, workflows, search, events, integrations) and recommend appropriate solutions using comparable plugins or native features available within the Sites@GT platform, including identifying alternatives when custom or unsupported plugins are in use.Customer Engagement & CommunicationStrong ability to work directly with customers to:Gather and clarify requirementsRecommend appropriate solutions using the Sites@GT platformClearly explain technical concepts to non-technical audiencesWeb Accessibility Best PracticesWorking knowledge of WCAG guidelines and accessible web design standards, with the ability to identify and address accessibility issues during migrations DNS & Domain Configuration FundamentalsUnderstanding of basic DNS concepts and domain configuration, including setting up and validating site URLs (e.g., custom domains, subdomains) and coordinating DNS updates required for migrating sites to & PlanningAbility to prioritize and sequence website migrations based on factors such as:Site visibility and audience reachTechnical complexityInstitutional impact (high-profile vs. low-profile sites)Preferred SkillsGit / Version ControlFamiliarity with Git or similar version control systems for managing web code and supporting deployment workflowsKey Duties & ResponsibilitiesIntake & TrackingDesign, maintain, and manage an intake process (e.g., online form and tracking mechanism) to capture and monitor customer requests for migrating sites from Plesk to Sites@GTCustomer Engagement & Migration PlanningCollaborate with GT web customers to:Assess readiness for migrationPrioritize migration requestsPlan and execute site transitions in alignment with project timelines and standardsVendor & Team CollaborationServe as a liaison between the CampusPress vendor, OIT Web Hosting team, and end users to coordinate migration activities, troubleshoot issues, and ensure successful outcomes Documentation & ReportingDocument migration processes, customer communications, and site status to ensure transparency, continuity, and knowledge sharing across the team

Created: 2026-05-09