Sr. Project Manager
Whalerock Industries
Santa Monica, CAThis was removed by the employer on 6/22/2015 11:46:00 AM PST
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Whalerock Industries is currently looking for a Sr. Project Manager. The Senior Project Manager is responsible for running the operational project management across the media brand businesses for Whalerock Industries’ digital portfolio. This includes driving the multi-faceted roadmap of the existing digital products, providing project management for large scale enhancements and brand initiatives, and have managerial oversight over all operational plans and processes. This passionate, hands-on individual will manage the master priorities, schedule, and cross-team action items. They will need to effectively map resources against priorities, keep the project moving on schedule, and be the nucleus of all activity across the brand businesses. This position reports to the Head of the PMO department.
The ideal candidate…
Will…
• Manage project lifecycle for large-scale enhancements 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 on track
• Manage all stakeholder communications, and anticipate needs and issues before they arise
• Define and manage project management process using the appropriate methodologies for the situation / brand
• Oversee developers on agile development projects
• Work in an independent fashion, solve problems, make decisions, and communicate effectively in difficult situations
• Be passionate about delivering the best creative, but find ways of producing it that does not jeopardize schedule and budget
• Manage and mentor dedicated brand project managers if needed
Is…
• Technically savvy – Solid understanding of the digital space and be able to interface with business, design, engineering and product management
• A strong leader with strong interpersonal skills including mentoring, coaching, collaborating, and team building.
• 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 knowledge of agile & traditional project management methodologies such as Scrum & Kanban
• Strong with analytical, planning, and organizational skills and the ability to manage competing demands
• Understanding of and demonstrated experience in using appropriate tools such as Jira, Confluence, 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
Has…
• Prior experience (5-7 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
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required.
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?
Whalerock Industries is a Santa Monica based company with interests across the media and technology landscape. Whalerock’s digital brands include Wonderwall, Moviefone, Mandatory, Mom.me, Tested, PawNation, Purple Clover, and Cinefix, among others. Whalerock Industries has strategic alliances with MGM, Starcom MediaVest, P&G, Aol, AARP, Microsoft, YouTube and other major global institutions to bring world-class premium content and experiences to tens of millions of people every month across all devices and screens.