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Jr. Technical Project Manager — Digital Publishing (Boston, Backbay)
By | December 15, 2008
Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced technical project manager to work directly with the program manager in a technical consulting role. The project manager will determine with PM how issues/risks will be tracked, documented, & communicated; ensure that all Business Requirements are aligned with the Chartered scope; establish a Technical Analysis Plan and determine the tool(s) that will be used, and the artifacts that will be delivered, as part of the Technical Analysis; review the technical analysis documentation for functional completeness with the Solution Architect; signoff on the Artifact Approval Summary for Technical Analysis; work directly with the Designer and/or Data Analyst to ensure all appropriate high level design documentation is created; coordinate the review of the high level design with the architect, and obtain the architect’s approval on the Artifact Approval Summary; define High level testing strategy; complete the necessary forms (websites, databases, security); request testing environments and manage them; manage development deliverables; tracking Project Change Requests (PCR); coordinate changes to production code; initiate creation of the Implementation / Release Notes (cutover / handover doc); project development information document created; code reviews completed (signoff on Artifact Approval Summary); ensure that all SOX considerations have been addressed; implementation Planning; run the point for any technical issues during the warranty period.
Experience or exposure to Java web development environments, Windows and Unix servers, Spring, Oracle, & Macromedia Flash.
This coordinator should be self-motivated and self-directed.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required
High level of adaptability to changing requirements and willingness to learn new skills
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively in a team environment
Excellent relationship building skills
Meticulous attention to detail and adherence to deadlines are essential
Ability to work independently and prioritize work
Proactive multi-tasker who can manage details in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment;
Analytical and problem solving skills
Education & Experience:
Bachelors degree preferred, but not required
2 – 5 years experience in project coordination
Organizational and computer skills, including Microsoft Project, Excel, Word, and Outlook
ABOUT US
Xplana Learning is committed to providing meaningful educational experiences to people all over the world. Our goal is to create educational software that allows teachers to focus on teaching, and students to concentrate on learning. We believe that while technology is a key component in instructor and student success, it should blend with human touch and imagination rather than disrupt them. Our strategy is based on the creation of learning experiences that can be stored, retrieved, and repurposed or displayed in a variety of platforms.
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