We are looking for a dynamic project manager in its New York office to help deliver new strategic initiatives. The Project Manager will be reporting directly into the Director of Product Development, located in New York, New York.
Location:
New York, NY, USA
Responsibilities:
• Effectively lead cross-functional teams (business, operations and technology) to successfully deliver new business and technology initiatives
• Independently manage the full project life cycle, from initiation through implementation, including business case development, crafting of requirements and specifications, defining scope and schedule, obtaining approvals, managing tasks, leveling resources, and troubleshooting
• Regularly interface with senior stakeholders and business leads across the organization, as required
• Develop functional requirements by translating the product manager's business needs into functional requirements via a thorough understanding of existing systems, processes, and website functionality
• Collaborate with other members of the Project Management team to set and maintain appropriate project management methodologies; provide recommendations for process improvements and best practices
• Interface and manage outside consultants and vendors, as necessary
Experience: • 2-5 years of business experience, including at least 2 years of direct web-based project experience managing full project life cycle and resources for multiple project teams in a fast-paced, virtual environment
• Proven track record of delivering multiple complex web development projects, leading cross-functional, matrixed teams
• Demonstrated management skills and ability lead cross-discipline teams in delivering programs
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks to ensure timely implementation of assigned projects
• Knowledge of basic software development life cycle, project and change management methodologies and tools, and technical development documentation
• Solid decision-making and problem solving skills; ability to execute a number of parallel tasks
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills
• High level of business and technical savvy; strong organizational and analytical skills
• Experience in a high technology company during a time of high growth a plus
• Knowledge of the following a must: Visio, Project, Excel, Data Flow Diagramming, Use Case and Activity Diagrams, Open Source Product Development, and Information Architecture.
• Understanding of the mobile industry a plus
Education:
University/College Degree or equivalent experience
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