Academic Publisher seeks Project Managers (Interactive) (Midtown)

Academic Publishing Company located in the Flat Iron District seeks Interactive Project Managers for immediate permanent positions. We are currently seeking candidates with at least 4-5 years experience working as Interactive Project Managers within an Academic Publishing Company.

Position Description:

Project Managers within the company are responsible for managing the creation of web-based software applications (i.e. platforms) that supplement the company's college textbooks. The incumbent will manage development of the product platforms through the software development lifecycle. The Project Manager is directly responsible for requirements definition, functional specification, and use case definition. After these initial project phases, the Project Manager is responsible for managing the development of the platform through to completion, including: technical specification, development, QA, roll-out, documentation and training. After roll-out of the platform, the Project Manager is the point person for all requests (requirements, bug fixes, integrations, etc.) related to the platform. The Project Manager will work closely with editorial, software architects, software developers, media production and the QA team to create stable, scalable platforms. The Project Manager will report to the Senior Project Manager.

Major Responsibilities:

· Manage the development of software applications through the entire software development lifecycle

· Work closely with editors and business-side managers to understand and document requirements

· Write functional specifications

· Define and document use cases for the platform

· Partner with software architects to map requirements to the technical specifications

· Manage software developers through the development cycle (off-shore and on-staff resources)

· Oversee QA along with the QA manager; review test plans and test scripts

· Manage application roll out and delivery

· Define and document production processes for new platforms

· Proactive problem-solving in a fast-paced web environment

· Manage schedules, resources and expectations

· Status reporting to editorial and technical teams

· Identify and document existing and new requirements for each platform

· Identify and communicate any issues that may delay or interrupt the application development process

· Communication with high-level staff including publishers, editors, and senior management

Required Skills / Knowledge:

· Familiarity with the tools and protocols used for developing software applications: usability, software development life cycle (SDLC), QA, business analysis

· Proficiency with MS Office, MS Project

· Exceptional communication, project management and organizational skills

· Ability to work independently

· Ability to manage across multiple divisions: developers, QA, editorial and production

Experience Needed:

· 5 years project management experience

Educational Background Required:

· Bachelor’s degree

Requirements

Please email all resumes as a Word document for immediate interviews.