Hi everyone, My company, a young, stable Web development firm in Alexandria, is now hiring for two positions: project manager and web developer. I'll post the web developer position later today after the job description is released, but I thought some of you (or your friends or acquaintances) may be interested in the PM position here as well.
Please do NOT send ME your resume (I'm just a developer here)-- follow the directions below to apply. Thanks and good luck! ************************ Matrix is growing (again) and we're hiring a Project Manager to replace someone who is moving into Marketing & Sales. Please feel free to forward this message to friends, family, other lists. Please do not reply to this message. We have an online application form at: http://www.matrixgroup.net/about/careers.cfm *** Project Manager - Matrix Group International, Inc. You will be responsible for acting as the bridge between your creative and technical team and our fabulous clients! - clients who seek the innovative solutions and top-notch service that make Matrix a sought-after Web firm. You will work closely with your clients through the life cycle of projects - and beyond! The Project Manager is involved from project inception and kick-off to final launch, with responsibility for setting team timelines and reaching milestone goals. *********************************************************** General Requirements for this job: * Minimum of a B.A. or B.S. degree from an accredited college or university * Five years of work experience and a minimum of two years of Project Management experience * Experience with juggling multiple projects and managing resources in a deadline-driven production environment * Some knowledge of trade and/or professional associations and their typical services and product offerings. General Business and Customer skills required: * Excellent attention to detail * Fabulous organizational and time-management skills, including ability to estimate completion times for project milestones and other assigned tasks * Exceptional communication skills: both verbal and written * Experience managing projects concurrently with little direct supervision * Ability to adapt well to frequent change, delays or unexpected events. * Fondness for working in a fast paced, collaborative environment * Ability to anticipate customers' needs and communicate with client to provide appropriate, quality solutions that meet their business and operational goals * Commitment to keeping projects on schedule, ensuring milestones are met, and changes in schedule or project scope are documented, communicated to, and approved by the client, your team and upper management * Desire and ability to build and maintain strong collaborative relationships with clients, becoming a valued resource for them and their own ability to meet internal business goals via the Web. Specific Technical skills needed: * High comfort level with using e-mail, instant messenger, and a custom intranet/extranet application to communicate and track project progress * Familiarity with Web terminology and commonly used Web tools such as HTML, database applications, ColdFusion, DNS, etc.) as well as a general love of the Web! * Active interest in innovation: researching, testing, and applying new technology Team Skills required: * Ability to successfully manage a dynamic team of 4-6 members. * Desire to help team members uncover and recognize their potential and excel professionally by providing them with training and encouraging them to learn from others. * Interest in interacting with others and working harmoniously with fellow Project Managers and co-workers. * Ability to juggle resources and work across teams to meet company wide project goals. * Open to constructive critiques on how to improve efficiency, approach project challenges and manage staff. * Knowledge of how to conduct useful and efficient team meetings. These meetings ensure that team members have the freshest information as it relates to their specific projects. Team meetings are also important because they foster the overall goals of the group. Analytical Skills: * Ability to supplement basic job skills with creative problem solving * Sense of upcoming resource needs and ability to schedule deadlines and resources that allows for multiple projects to move forward concurrently * Ability to research and envision options, rank according to cost, complexity and need, and recommend suitable options for staff and/or client consideration. ***About Matrix Group International, Inc.*** Matrix is a growing Web solutions provider in the Washington, DC area located in Old Town Alexandria, VA. We help companies do business online by providing them with design, programming, hosting, ongoing maintenance, and consulting services. Our newest product, MatrixMaxx, is Web-based association management software. About 80% of our clients are non-profits and associations. Matrix offers a fantastic mix of staff, clients, projects, and technologies! And there are plenty of opportunities to help shape the future of the company. Matrix benefits include competitive salary, stock options, profit sharing, paid vacation, health insurance, parking, disability insurance, life insurance, 401(k), hosting of your personal site, casual dress policy, education benefits, book budget, staff members are encouraged to paint one wall in their office whatever color they want, and a rec room that includes a pool table and a dart board. We also have a part-time concierge who comes to work on Wednesdays to run personal errands for staff. We even allow staff members to bring in their dogs to work (if the dogs behave). Articles that have mentioned Matrix: Transcript of Matrix CEO July 2001 discussion on WashingtonJobs.com on Executive Career Development http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/liveonline/01/washingtonjobs/jobslive071701.htm Article in Development Exchange http://careerlink.devx.com/articles/je040201/je040201.asp Washington Business Journal on our fun office http://www.bizjournals.com/washington/stories/2000/02/21/focus1.html Washington Post article on our office environment http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A37728-2000Jun11.html Matrix' CEO on how .orgs can compete in a .com world http://www.gwsae.org/executiveupdate/2000/May/SpecialSection.htm Creating an Effective Logo, by Matrix CEO J. Pineda http://www.asaenet.org/comm/article/0,,52580,00.html More information on the company can be found at: http://www.matrixgroup.net TO APPLY: Please visit us online at http://www.matrixgroup.net Check out our Careers page at: http://www.matrixgroup.net/about/careers.cfm Please use the online form to submit your resume. Your use of this form allows us to track and share your application among hiring managers within the company. In a pinch, you can also fax us your resume @ (703) 838-9799. (hint: your resume gets reviewed faster if you use the online form) -- Rebecca (Becky) Brewer Developer/Gadget Girl Matrix Group International, Inc. 801 N. 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