Project Manager Wanted

Looking for people who can provide leadership to a team of bright, motivated open source developers while delivering cutting-edge web applications. Trellon seeks qualified Project Managers to join our elite development team.

*Job Description for Project Manager *

What this Job is All About?

Project managers are leaders in our delivery process, and work with Technical Leads and Internet Strategists to deliver outstanding solutions for our clients. Here's what we expect from someone in this role:

* Create and execute time and action plans and revise as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements.
* Collect requirements from clients and work to define them where necessary.
* Identify resources needed to complete individual tasks and assign responsibilities in conjunction with technical leads.
* Conduct frequent check-ins with clients to communicate progress, demonstrate the operations of web products and collect feedback where appropriate.
* Manage day-to-day operational aspects of multiple projects and scope, reviewing deliverables prepared by team for accuracy and functionality.
* Monitor for scope changes and effectively communicate issues internally and externally.
* Effectively apply our rapid development methodology to all projects and enforce project standards.
* Ensure project documents are complete, current, stored appropriately, and that stakeholders are aware of the status of documents.
* Manage project budget, monitor for overages and advises client and senior staff on impending budgetary events.

Who Should Apply

Project managers are skilled communicators and problems solvers who help our team to focus their efforts in the right places. We look for characteristic, demonstrated talents in the following areas:

Leadership

* Challenge others to develop their professional and technical talents while serving as a role model and mentor.
* Inspire confidence in others to attain goals, pursue excellence and become open source rock stars.
* Identify opportunities for improvement, make constructive suggestions for change, and positively contribute to the culture of the company.
* Manage the growth of the development team by ensuring, when possible, that project tasks are in line with each member's particular interests and talents.

Teamwork

* Effectively utilize each team member to his/her fullest potential and maintain project velocity through thoughtful assignment of resources.
* Motivate the team to work together in the most efficient manner.
* Mitigate conflict and communication problems by interceding when necessary.

Client Management

* Manage day-to-day client interaction by setting and managing client expectations.
* Develop lasting relationships with client personnel that foster close ties.
* Communicate effectively with clients to identify needs and evaluate alternative business solutions.
* Continually seek opportunities to increase customer satisfaction and deepen client relationships.
* Build a knowledge base of each client's business, organization and objectives.

What You Need to Know

There are some tools that go along with the trade, and it helps to know about the industry. We are looking for people with a good grounding in some or all of the following concepts and techniques:

* Basic office communication tools such as Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Visio. You have to know how to operate these tools and/or their open source equivalents to keep up with our team.
* Open source solutions, including web applications, the LAMP stack, Linux, and correlative technologies that go along with these solutions. Basically, we are looking for people who are already articulate in these areas and ready to learn more.
* Social media, including online communities, social networks, widgets, mobile solutions, blogs, Twitter, Flickr, and other services.
* Rapid application development methodologies, featuring daily check ins and weekly project reviews.
* Project management techniques, with strong preference given to PMPs with a background that includes constructing project plans from proposals and negotiating detailed requirements with clients.

How to Apply

Please direct all inquiries to jobs@trellon.com. Please include a cover letter, resume, and statement of salary requirements. No phone calls, please.