Project Manager
Whalerock Industries
West Hollywood, CAThis was removed by the employer on 10/13/2016 4:46:00 PM PST
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Whalerock Industries is currently looking for a passionate, hands-on, motivated Project Manager. The individual who will succeed in this role has great interpersonal skills, is in love with being organized and organizing others, thrives in a fast-paced environment and has the ability to juggle multiple tasks like a pro. This role includes day-to-day project oversight, coordination between internal/external teams, and keeping “all the trains running on time.” It also involves scheduling for large scale enhancements and brand initiatives.
The ideal candidate…
Will…
• Determine, review, prioritize and schedule project work with the objective to meet business goals
• Manage project lifecycle for large-scale enhancements and new builds, while finding the perfect balance of holding teams accountable and being nimble and creative when challenges inevitably arise
• Be the advocate for the project, and the problem-solver first in line to help keep everything (and everyone!) on track
• Work in an independent fashion, make decisions, and communicate effectively in difficult situations – including knowing when to handle and when to escalate
• Manage all stakeholder communications and take impeccable notes
• Anticipate needs and issues before they arise
• Coordinate between a variety of internal teams and oversee development schedule on agile development project
• Be calm, cool and collected and make sure everyone sees the light at the end of the tunnel
Is…
• Digitally savvy – Solid understanding of the digital space and be able to interface with business, design, engineering and product management
• A team player with strong interpersonal skills including collaborating and team building
• A real participant who can jump in where needed to help the project succeed
• Able to influence without relying on authority to do so
• Able to be flexible and have people on your side while working through problems
• Solidly understanding of Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) models and some knowledge of agile & traditional project management methodologies such as Scrum & Kanban preferred
• Strong with planning, and organizational skills and the ability to manage competing demands
• Understanding of and demonstrated experience in using appropriate tools such as Trello, GitHub, MS Project / Omniplan, Visio etc.
• Creative with approach to working through projects with the ability to focus on details while maintaining the “big picture” view
• Can work with everyone and is a team player
Has…
• Prior experience (3-5 years) as a project manager or directly related experience
• Management of large projects that were on schedule and budget
• Effective communication skills
• Experience scoping large engagements, with development of project plans in MS Project / Omniplan or equivalent
• Familiarity with digital project types: websites, mobile applications, iPad / tablet implementations, IAB advertising implementations
• Strong knowledge of web development technologies and quality assurance processes
Success at Whalerock Industries requires that…
• You have a sense of humor.
• You love to win.
• You like getting your hands dirty.
• You solve problems.
• You are entrepreneurial, smart, and passionate.
• You know the acronyms but speak in plain English.
• If you don't know something, you say so. Then go figure it out quickly.
• You naturally go the extra mile.
• You thrive in a fast-paced work environment, readily adapting to continually changing priorities and aggressive project timeframes.
• You give credit to others where credit is due and take responsibility for misses when they rest with you.
• Did we mention you love to win?