Terralever
Job Description Technical Project Manager
SUMMARY
The fun begins with you arriving with the ability to manage the full life-cycle of specific interactive online marketing and web-development projects. The project manager is primarily responsible for all project correspondence, documentation, and schedule adherence. Ideal candidates will have a limitless supply of patience and an uncanny ability to forecast the future. This position requires someone who is detail focused, organized and able to multi-task. This position will require managing multiple interactive development and online marketing projects, with lifecycles ranging from two days to one year. Candidates must possess good communications skills, teamwork, attention to detail and proven ability to manage various projects at once. Make our clients happy and we will make you happy.
Check us out as an Inc500 fastest growing company or Google us to find out more. We are all over the web. ITS WHAT WE DO!
Terralever has grown rapidly by adding highly experienced people who perform at a high level, and by attracting clients who are seeking effective, impeccably managed online marketing and interactive projects. If you want to work for a firm that honors your experience, integrity (it is not just a word with us) and passion for the business, then we are the company for you.
You can find us on the web at www.terralever.com.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
If you are doing the job then you know the game. The Project Manager’s main role is to manage the full life-cycle of specific interactive projects. The Project Manager owns the vision of each project and is ultimately responsible for project success. The Project Manager works very closely with the Account Manager on the status of projects that apply to that account. The Project manager is the direct liason to the tactical project teams from Information Architecture to Development. The Project Manager still has contact with the client on a regular basis but the discussion will revolve around specific projects rather than the account as a whole.
The following are the key items the Project Manager is responsible for on a daily basis.
Create Detailed Project Plans & Timeline All project managers are required to create a detailed project plan for every project they are assigned to.
Create, Track & Manage Project Budget The Project Manager is responsible for budgeting and managing to budget all projects they handle.
Gather and Organize Assets from Client The project manager needs to gather assets from the clients and sub-contractors and organize these assets for development.
Coordinate and manage outside services/vendors It is the responsibility of the Project Manager to gather quotes for estimation of services for outside services and then to manage the work flow of these outside vendors.
Assist in QA efforts for assigned projects The project manager is responsible for testing the project in all browsers including IE6, IE7, Safari, FF2, and FF3.
Preparation and Presentation of Deliverables The Project Manager is responsible for the setup of all meetings pertaining to the review of deliverables with the client.
Are we having fun yet? Here are more details.
Assess technical risks, assist with technical problem solving,
Communicates clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Suggest alternative technical solutions to meet client requirements more efficiently, and/or with greater reusability, and / or longer life.
Manage multiple technical teams within budget and project schedule.
Anticipate clients needs and proposes alternative technical solutions.
Possess a knowledge base of each client’s business, systems and objectives.
Manage client interaction and expectations for multiple or large-scale development efforts.
Understand browser / client specific compatibility issues
Recommend new systems and processes, and improvements in operations
Manages day-to-day operational aspects of a project, its team, scope, budget, timelines, etc.
Motivate teams of cross-functional disciplines (strategy, design and development) to achieve the desired project goal
Collect and document project requirements, working with the account manager and internal team to identify all business needs
Track project financials
Manage, evaluate and respond to change requests, bugs, etc.
What punches your interview ticket?
Direct Experience (those without need not apply), passion, tenacity, competency, integrity and a love of the game. For those of you who want bullet points:
3-5 years interactive/technical project management experience in an agency environment
Strong Knowledge of online development technologies such as .Net, HTML, CSS, Flash and ActionScript
Strong knowledge of Project Management processes and tools
Knowledgeable on the latest online marketing strategy and tactics
Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects efficiently
Excellent oral and written communication skills for effective communication to clients, internal staff and the management team
Ability to lead web site and/or application creative, development and production teams
Experience in developing functional requirements and cost estimates
Passion for learning the latest interactive technologies and techniques
Able to thrive in a fast-paced, self-starter environment
What matters most, Education or Experience?
At least three-years experience in doing what we do. We prefer five plus years experience with a solid track record. Terralever prefers a minimum of a four year college education but if you have a Masters or PHD, we will not hold it against you.
WHAT YOU GET:
We know you would work for free but we would love to pay you instead: Great base salary in line with your awesome experience, a 401k plan, a very cool work environment, health, dental and medical insurance (we pay most if not all of it) and other bonuses that will be paid for great performance, both individually and corporately. Help us succeed and you will prosper also.
Contact us:
Apply via email: erin@terralever.com No phone calls please!
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