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Technical Project Manager - Development EdgeCast Networks
THE COMPANYDelivering any data, anywhere, anytime, EdgeCast is the world's fastest and most reliable content delivery network. Founded in 2006 by technology entrepreneurs with years of experience building companies in the Internet infrastructure space, we built our network to provide the fastest, smartest content delivery on the planet. And, according to independent experts, we did exactly that - we consistently rank among the top-performing CDNs in the industry. Outstanding service is in our blood. We hope it shows through in everything we do. We are headquartered in lovely Santa Monica, CA, and recently celebrated our 200th employee.
THE GIG
The Technical Project Manager drives EdgeCast?s technical infrastructure projects by leveraging solid knowledge of formal project management methodologies, and demonstrated success on large-scale projects. Must be a strong communicator and influencer to deliver on-time concurrent projects with a high degree of quality. This role will help standardize project management methodologies and define standards of excellence. TPM?s are also expected to lead the education of project resources on process and methodology.??
The successful candidate has experience creating and executing project plans, defining and controlling project scope, and formulating and tracking project schedules.
Execute and maintain project management processes in the areas of project schedule, quality management, communications management, risk/issue management, and change management.
Develop and maintain project schedules and calendars with the input and assistance of technical leads
Facilitate team meetings, providing meeting minutes and action items where needed
Build strong communication channels with internal stakeholders in various departments: business units, IT operations, development teams, release management and networking
Track tasks assigned to the project team and prepare regular status reports
Responsible for tracking project changes and producing updated schedules
Influence continuous improvement of project management methodologies including: assessment of project delivery capabilities, gathering and reporting performance metrics, establishing corresponding targets, and measurement of on-going progress.
Identify and manage interdependencies between applications, platforms, services, and environments
Ensure smooth communication within the project team and other cross-functional teams
THE SKILLS
Bachelor?s Degree in Engineering, Technology or related, or equivalent work experience
3 years of experience in a technology or internet-oriented project management role
Technology expertise: web software, application infrastructure, content delivery, video streaming, IP transit, and server architecture
Experience in process and implementation management in a technology company
Proven ability to multi-task with a high attention to detail in a fast-paced environment
MUST be hands-on and able to roll up their sleeves
Able to effectively manage resources, track and complete projects before scheduled deadlines
PMI certification a plus, Scrum Master certification highly desired
THE ATTITUDE
Highly motivated and self-driven
Possesses excellent communication and people skills: written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal
A forward-thinker, who operates with urgency, focus, discipline, and minimal supervision
Ability to learn quickly new technologies and articulate best practices to a variety of stakeholders
Experience working in a fast-paced startup environment is highly desired.
Ethical, fair and of high integrity
THE BENEFITS
Competitive base salary
Performance bonus
Stock Options
Matching 401K
Choice of HMO or 2 PPO plans.
Employee Referral Bonus program
Corporate Discounts on Entertainment, Dining, Shopping, Computers, Gym Membership
Beautiful Santa Monica location
Excellent career growth potential
| Location: | Santa Monica, CA United States |
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EdgeCast Networks
Investors: Steamboat VenturesAll Jobs: at EdgeCast Networks
| Web Site: | www.edgecast.com |
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| Headquarters: | 11620 Wilshire Boulevard Suite 101 Los Angeles, CA 90025 United States |
| Industry: | IT Services |
