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Project Manager, Software & Website Development

Company Nelnet
Wage between $0.00 - $0.00 Annually
Location United States, New Jersey, Paramus
Employment type Full Time
Education Not Specified
Year Experience 4 - 5 Years of Practical Experience
Travel Not Specified
Published on 10/15/2009
Description
To be considered for this position, please apply online at


CUnet ( ) is a leading education focused online marketing firm based in Northern NJ. We are one of the fastest growing companies in the interactive marketplace. As we pursue our vision of making educational dreams possible, we continue to seek GREAT quality associates to help reach that goal. We are a performance-based organization that rewards results. CUnet is a Nelnet company ( ).


Position Summary:
The role of Project Manager is to scope, define, manage and lead the implementation of software and Website development projects from business initiation through to production launch and post-launch assessment.



Principal Responsibilities:
Work closely with internal and external business stakeholders as well as technical management, QA personnel, programming leads, developers and designers.
Own the project implementation and is responsible for delivering a quality end product, on time, meeting stakeholder expectations.
Involved in hands-on fashion, including but not limited to the writing of functional specifications, the preparation of detailed project schedules, the training of end users and support staff, the preparation of test plans and managing the cross functional team.
Gathers requirements resulting in functional specification documents which may include site maps, wire frames, user scenario flow or use cases and other business logic documentation.
Drives accountability to meeting project deadlines by all participants in the software development process.




Education and Experience Requirements

Bachelor's degree (Computer Science or Engineering preferred), Master's degree preferred
4+ years project management experience in the implementation of Web based or software business solutions
PMP certification


Key Skills, Qualifications and Traits (E=Essential, P=Preferred)
E- Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and investigate and understand project priorities in the contest of company plans to meet aggressive deadlines
E- Strong analytical, problem solving and troubleshooting skills
E- Demonstrated ability to successfully lead cross-functional teams and drive accountability in a Matrix organization
E- Proactive self starter able to work independently with a strong work ethic and good time management skills
E- Extremely detail oriented and organized
E- Possess excellent interpersonal and facilitation skills
E- Develop relationships with internal clients and manage their expectations
E- Excellent communication abilities, including strong verbal and written skills
E- Firm understanding of and experience with Web development processes
E- Proficiency in MS applications (Word, Excel, Project, Visio and PowerPoint)
E- Ability to coordinate development of detailed business requirements and develop a functional specification from business requirements
E- Proven ability to lead diverse project teams through an Agile development life cycle
P- Working knowledge of data driven, Search-based Websites
P- Experience with Omniture Site Catalyst
P- Experience with Sitecore CMS
P- Certified Project Manager with 5+ years experience
P- Knowledge of Web programming (HTML, XML, XSL, CSS)
P- Experience with formal usability engineering
P- Technical writing experience
P- Knowledge of Cold Fusion, Java or C#/.NET



Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit and will use hands and fingers to write, operate a computer keyboard and/or a calculator. Employee must occasionally lift or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The employee must be able to talk and hear in order to exchange information with other employees, customers or vendors. Employee is required to move about the office as necessary to attend meetings, or transport records or files.

Nelnet is an Equal Opportunity Employer, complies with Executive Order 11246, and takes affirmative action to ensure that qualified applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to race, color, religion/creed, national origin, gender, or sex, marital status, age, disability, use of a guide dog or service animal, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by Federal or State law or local ordinance. Qualified individuals with disabilities who require reasonable accommodations in order to apply or compete for positions at Nelnet may request such accommodations by contacting Nelnet Talent Acquisition & Recruiting.

Nelnet is a drug-free workplace.

To be considered for this position, please apply online at

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