Publishing Giant seeks Project Manager (Flatiron)
Publishing Giant located in the Flat Iron District seeks a Project Manager for an immediate permanent position.
Project Managers are responsible for managing the creation of web-based software applications (i.e. platforms) that supplement our college textbooks. The ideal candidate 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.
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
Work 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, production
Experience Needed:
5 years project management experience
Educational Background Required:
Bachelors degree
- Compensation: Competitive Salary
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