Project Manager - oDesk

We are looking for a talented Project Manager to join our team.



The Project Manager will plan, execute, and finalize projects within the IT and Marketing platforms, following strict timelines and budgets. This includes acquiring resources and coordinating the efforts of team members and third party contractors or consultants to deliver projects according to plan. The Project Manager will also define the project’s objectives and oversee quality control throughout its life cycle.



Responsibilities

• Direct and manage project development from beginning to end.

• Define project scope, goals and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.

• Develop full-scale project plans and associated communications documents.

• Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders.

• Liaise with project stakeholders on an ongoing basis.

• Estimate the resources and participants needed to achieve project goals.

• Draft and submit budget proposals, and recommend subsequent budget changes.

• Negotiate with other department managers for the acquisition of required personnel from within the company.

• Set and continually manage project expectations with team members and other stakeholders.

• Delegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel.

• Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the project team.

• Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path.

• Plan and schedule project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools.

• Track project milestones and deliverables.

• Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation and presentations.

• Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans.

• Define and identify project success criteria and communicate to stakeholders.

• Build, develop, and grow any business relationships vital to the success of the project.

• Conduct project post mortems and create a recommendations report in order to identify successful and unsuccessful project elements.

• Develop best practices and tools for project execution and management.



Requirements

• University degree or college diploma or related business experience

• 2 to 3 years direct work experience in a project management capacity, including all aspects of process development and execution.

• Demonstrated experience in managing projects within marketing and IT platforms.

• Experience in E-commerce is an asset.

• Flexible during times of change.

• Persuasive, encouraging, and motivating.

• Ability to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources, including upper management, clients, and other departments.

• Strong written and oral communication skills.

• Strong interpersonal skills.

• Adept at conducting research into project-related issues and products.

• Must be able to learn, understand, and apply new technologies.

• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment is crucial.



Candidates, please send your resume, cover letter and salary expectations to with Project Manager in the subject line.

We thanks all applicants for their interest in this position. Only those candidates whose skills and abilities meet the above criteria will be contacted.



Starting On: April 20, 2012

Ending On:

Posted On: April 20, 2012 05:14 UTC

ID: 201081561

Category: Web Development > Website Project Management

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Country: Canada

Hours Billed: 0.00



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