Project Manager

Gorilla is seeking an Interactive Project Manager. We have a unique group in a client driven culture looking to expand our reach to exceed the expectations of additional clients.This is a full time, contract to hire position with great benefits.

The Project Manager manages and drives Web design/development projects, works with creative and technical project teams, interacts with the Principal and is responsible for producing projects on time and on budget.

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for the creation, maintenance and delivery of detailed project plans.
  • Identifies and scopes client requirements and deliverables
  • Create goals and milestones.
  • Identifies, documents, and manages scope or deliverable change requests required whether initiated internally or by the client
  • Creates and maintains all project activity
  • Coordinates daily tasks and assigns project resources
  • Tracks all billable hours to ensure the team is on budget.
  • Manages and helps ensure client satisfaction in partnership with the internal team
  • Properly notifies the internal team of any risks, weaknesses or opportunities that could impact the success of the project, escalating to upper management as appropriate
  • Plans for and controls quality by reviewing items before delivery to client; monitoring and enhancing internal and external deliverables/documents; working with internal teams on needed revisions/enhancements.
  • Coordinates and participates in periodic project reviews
  • Maintains an understanding of the client's operating environment and internal processes and procedures that may affect the project's success; serves as point of contact for clients as needed
  • Ensures the use of best practices and apply lessons learned from previous projects; share lessons learned with other project management team members

Requirements

  • Displays confidence and enthusiasm when communicating to the client and the internal project team – demonstrate a "can-do" attitude
  • Maintains an understanding of industry trends
  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience
  • 3 or more years of relevant experience managing projects (preferably within an interactive agency)
  • Knowledge of project management principles, methods and techniques
  • Understanding of technical and creative design and development principles
  • Proficient in MS Project, and the entire MS Office Suite
  • Proven organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Strong business writing skills

Preferred

  • Understanding of Workamajig
  • SEO or other online marketing experience
  • Experience working directly with developers and designers
  • Client facing experience

Gorilla is a 15 year old web design/development agency specializing in ecommerce for multi-channel companies. We have a unique group in a client driven culture looking to expand our reach to exceed the expectations of our clients. This is a full time contract to hire position with great benefits including PPO health, dental, life, IRA with 3% match, HSA, Corporate Bonus, and caffeine.

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