senior project manager in Chicago, IL
Senior Project Manager
Project Start Date: October 2007
Location of Work: Chicago, IL
Duration 3 month contract
Required Skill Sets and /or Certifications
. Development Tools
. Databases
. Operating Systems
. 5+ years as Project Manager over software development teams creating and maintaining large corporate websites.
. Requires ability to facilitate and write requirements documentation.
. Familiarity with web development using J2EE or .NET technology.
. High proficiency with MS Office applications.
. Proficient with MS Project.
. Experience with MS Visio.
. Consulting and/or Interactive Agency experience
. Web/Interactive experience
Brief Overview of Role & Responsibilities
. Coordinate internal and external business and technical resources to define project objectives, tasks and deliverables for web based projects.
. Estimate project cost and timeline and assist in preparing Statement of Work contracts.
. Identify and schedule appropriate resources to complete assigned project.
. Create and manage a master project plan (work breakdown structure) and budget.
. Identify and resolve deviations in project planning to deliver projects as planned.
. Build strong client relationships and appropriately manage client expectations.
. Direct small to large project teams consisting of subject matter experts, analysts, designers, information architects, developers and QA testers.
. Manage dispersed development and QA teams.
. Manage subcontractors and other 3rd party vendors and reviews project-related vendor contracts.
. Prioritize and oversee development activities to ensure tasks are completed with quality, in a timely manner and within the budget.
. Create business and functional requirements documentation.
. Create test plans and test scripts and participate in quality assurance testing.
. Leads team meetings, complete with clear objectives, agendas, and outcomes.
. Shares knowledge and best practices with team; facilitates project review sessions at the close of each project
Experience: Experience:
. At least 5+ years experience managing projects using the full Web product lifecycle (including creative, technical and strategy components).
. Ability to develop and manage project timeline, resources, vendors, and budgetary requirements for small to complex projects.
. Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently in a rapid development environment.
. Ability to define business objectives and translate objectives into discrete projects.
. Ability to write appropriate business and functional requirements documentation.
. Ability to participate in the quality assurance process and prepare test plans and test scripts.
. Ability to manage 3rd party integration into existing website interfaces.
. Client facing position requires excellent communication, presentation and consulting skills.
. Prioritize tasks, take initiative and provide follow through.
. Requires excellent research, troubleshooting, problem-solving skills as well as attention to detail.
. Experience in consulting and/or interactive agency engagements
Number of Years Experience Required 5+
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