{"id":3256,"date":"2010-06-29T00:17:44","date_gmt":"2010-06-28T20:17:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/itp.nyu.edu\/opportunities\/?p=3256"},"modified":"2010-07-12T14:18:19","modified_gmt":"2010-07-12T18:18:19","slug":"ft-job-technical-project-manager-purpose-com","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/itp.nyu.edu\/opportunities\/2010\/06\/29\/ft-job-technical-project-manager-purpose-com\/","title":{"rendered":"[FT Job] Technical Project Manager, Purpose.com"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>http:\/\/w=<br \/> ww.purpose.com\/jobs\/technical-project-manager\/<br \/>Technical Project =<br \/> Manager=09<\/p>\n<p>The Technical Project Manager at Purpose is the primary=20<br \/> coordinator in charge of moving projects from inception to launch. With a<br \/> focus on scheduling and resource allotment, it is the PM=92s goal to=20<br \/> ensure that both internal and client facing expectations are set=20<br \/> appropriately and updated when changes occur in the schedule.<\/p>\n<p>The candidate will provide support for all aspects of the project=20<br \/> lifecycle:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Definition<\/strong>: Work with strategist to define clients=<br \/> =92<br \/> needs and determine project scope and goals.<strong>Design: Develop business and functional=20<br \/> requirements and obtain appropriate approvals. =A0Set up initial project=20<br \/> plan with milestones, tasks, duration and dependencies. =A0Work with=20<br \/> management to determine priorities and assign resources. =A0Define project<br \/> risks and contingencies.<strong>Build<\/strong>: Monitor progress =<br \/> of software development;=20<br \/> identify issues and their resolution.<strong>Testing<\/strong>: Dev=<br \/> elop test plan, business cases, test=20<br \/> scripts and success criteria. =A0Monitor unit, systems and integration=20<br \/> testing. =A0Manage UAT (User Acceptance Testing) coordinate actual=20<br \/> testing; maintain bug lists and their resolution through to retesting.=20<br \/> =A0Obtain sign off.<strong>Implementation<\/strong>: Provide final =<br \/> quality assurance and<br \/> release schedule. =A0Manage future enhancements and version control.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>In addition, the candidate will manage overall project=20<br \/> administration:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Develop and manage project plans.Define and implement a co=<br \/> mmunications plan for each project.Manage scope creep and provide m=<br \/> anagement its effect on=20<br \/> implementation.Run project status and issues meetings, including m=<br \/> eeting minutes.Provide status reports to management and clients.Perform stakeholder analysis, as necessary.Monitor and provid=<br \/> e quality assurance to all SDLC (Software=20<br \/> Development Lifecycle) documentation.Develop best practices and to=<br \/> ols for project execution and=20<br \/> management.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Skills\/Attributes:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Minimum 3 years of project management delivering client Web-based=<br \/> =20<br \/> applications. =A0We are not looking for the coder or BA with some project=<br \/> =20<br \/> management experience. =A0The candidate must have demonstrated successful=<br \/> =20<br \/> completion of several short and long duration projects as the primary=20<br \/> project manager.Self-starter. =A0This is a new function in a new c=<br \/> ompany. =A0The=20<br \/> candidate must be able to define his\/her role, develop the project=20<br \/> management mindset for the firm and be flexible to meet the ever=20<br \/> changing needs.Team leader. =A0The candidate must work with the st=<br \/> aff to obtain their<br \/> trust and motivate them to complete the projects=92 goals without=20<br \/> constant directing.Bachelor=92s Degree or higher in Technology or =<br \/> related field to have a<br \/> good understanding of Web development.Knowledge of SDLC.=<br \/> Expertise in MS Project or equivalent.Knowledge of Mac environment.=<br \/> PMI certification or Prince2 is desirable.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Preferred: Agile Methodology Personnel<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>To apply, please send a brief cover note explaining your fit for the=20<br \/> role and a CV to jobs@purpose.com.<br \/> Please include =93Technical Project Manager=94 in the subject line.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>&#8212;<br \/> 2be296b3d9de53741@lists.nyu.edu<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>http:\/\/w= ww.purpose.com\/jobs\/technical-project-manager\/Technical Project = Manager=09 The Technical Project Manager at Purpose is the primary=20 coordinator in charge of moving projects from inception to launch. 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