PHENOMENON Senior Producer/Project Manager

We are looking for a highly experienced and skilled Project Manager who has managed large multi-disciplinary eCommerce development projects. You will oversee a major, rapid development project, relaunching one of the country’s top eCommerce sites for one of the country’s top retail brands. You must understand how to manage technology, interaction design and visual design teams, with a deep knowledge of what it takes to make great online experiences.

This is a contract position STARTING IMMEDIATELY that requires a full-time commitment until at least September 1, 2010.

If you don't live in Chicago, please note that this position requires travel of 5 days a week in Chicago for the term of the project.

Requirements:

• Lead discovery process on a large eCommerce development project and accurately scope projects, defining project requirements and success metrics.
• Serve as the main client interface on the project, clarify strategic requirements, explain complex ideas clearly, and manage expectations.
• Oversee multiple interdisciplinary project team as large as 15 people.
• Lead and inspire teams by communicating a vision for the project as well as involving people at the optimal levels for project success and overall account utilization.
• Lead meetings with senior clients, ensure that they meet the stated objectives and stay on agenda
• Ensure all deliverables are of the highest quality
• Work in an independent fashion, solve problems, make decisions, and communicate effectively in difficult situations
• Be a passionate about delivering the best creative, but find ways of producing it that does not jeopardize schedule and budget
• Play a dual role of client advocate and PHENOMENON team advocate

Knowledge / Experience / Ability

PLEASE DO NOT RESPOND IF YOU DON’T FIT ALL THE CRITERIA LISTED BELOW.

• Prior experience as an interactive producer / project manager or directly related experience
• Demonstrated experience running large engagements with Fortune 500 clients or equivalent experience
• Effective presentation and communication skills as evidenced by ability to develop presentations and speak to large audiences including senior level clients.
• Excellent negotiation skills, including Statement of Work
• Experience scoping large engagement, with development of project plans in MS Project
• Management of projects that exceed $500,000 in budget that met with business requirements and were on schedule and budget
• Familiarity with ecommerce and retail projects, with a core knowledge of the development process involved.
• Strong knowledge of web development technologies. Knowledge of quality assurance process is required.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required. PMI certification a strong, solid plus.

PHENOMENON is a strategic marketing company with offices in Los Angeles and New York. You can read about us at http://www.phenomenon.com/

Posted by Kris Iringan