[MCN-L] New position posting: Technology Program Manager at the Denver Art Museum

[Leonard Steinbach]

Hello Koven,

Looks like things are going wonderfully therehope you are having a
great time.  Thought of you on Inauguration Day.

Couldn't help but say hello as i smile at the "Hey, Kids" reference it
sends a wonderful message of work/play/fun so often distilled out of such
communiques.

btw I have used your Kinetic Museum video in a couple classes.

All best

Len

On Tue, Mar 5, 2013 at 7:02 AM, Koven Smith wrote:

> Hey, kids! Come work with me at the Denver Art Museum. I have an opening
> for a Technology Program Manager. Please see application instructions at
> the bottom of this message. Address any additional inquiries to me at
> ksmith at denverartmuseum.org. Thanks!
>
> Koven
>
> Position Purpose
>
> The Technology Program Manager (TPM) has direct management responsibility
> for projects and programs managed by the Technology Department. As part of
> this responsibility, the TPM manages the department?s development team
> (which includes the Lead Developer and the Data Architect) and is the
> day-to-day project manager on project-based work undertaken by the
> Department. The TPM works directly with the Manager of Technical Support to
> execute both departmental and institutional strategic goals as determined
> by the Director of Technology.
> Essential Duties & Responsibilities
>
> Management of the development team, which includes:
>
>- Oversight and task delegation of one full-time and one contract
>position;
>- Strategic planning and deployment of development team resources;
>- Coordination with the Manager of Technical Support to appropriately
>deploy resources across the department.
>
> Management of project-based work for the department, which includes:
>
>- Maintenance and monitoring of DAM?s project management software
>(Pivotal Tracker and Basecamp);
>- Management of project scheduling;
>- Maintenance of project backlogs and management of technical debt
>accrued during project delivery;
>- Budgeting and resource planning.
>
> Serve as the deputy Director of Technology, assuming overall management of
> the department when the DoT is unavailable.
>
> Day-to-day management of departmental projects, including, but not limited
> to:
>
>- Planning and implementation of technical strategy for a new office
>complex;
>- Implementation of a new Intranet solution;
>- Rollout of new interpretive spaces for the Textiles collection;
>- Implementation and rollout of Google Apps for Education.
>
> Job Qualifications
>
>- Excellent communication and writing skills, with the ability to break
>down complex concepts for non-technical staff members.
>- Excellent organizational abilities with attention to detail.
>- Excellent problem solving skills and decision making ability.
>- Ability to manage multiple parallel responsibilities and successfully
>prioritize between them.
>
> Education or Formal Training
>
> College degree in technology related field, or equivalent experience.
> Experience
>
>- Three years of technology experience desired
>- Familiarity with non-profit practices, methodologies, and values
>(specific experience with museums is a plus).
>- Demonstrated project management experience and familiarity with
>specific technical project-management methodologies (waterfall, Scrum,
> XP,
>etc.).
>- Experience with project management software (we use Basecamp and
>Pivotal Tracker).
>- Familiarity with--and understanding of--common programming languages
>and software (Javascript, HTML, Python, SQL, etc.) and ability to make
>strategic choices based on that understanding.
>- Familiarity with common content-management tools (Wordpress, Drupal,
>Joomla, etc.).
>
> Additional Information
>
> This is a full-time position with benefits.   Posting closes on March 8,
> 2013. If you are interested in this position, please email your cover
> letter and resume to:hrcoordinator at denverartmuseum.org  In the subject
> line
> of your email, please list your name first followed by the position you are
> interested in obtaining.
>
> It is the policy of the Denver Art Museumto prohibit discrimination against
> any person or organization based on age, race, sex, color, creed, religion,
> national origin, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender identity,
> gender expression, ancestry, marital status, gender, veteran status,
> political service, affiliation or disability.
> *
> *
> *
> *
> *Koven J. Smith*
> Director of Technology
>
> 720-913-0136 office
> 917-727-2612 mobile
> ksmith at denverartmuseum.org
> twitter: 5easypieces
>
> Denver Art Museum
> 100 W. 14th Avenue Parkway
> Denver, CO 80204
>
> Visit www.denverartmuseum.org and subscribe to our
> e-newsletter.
> The Denver Art Museum salutes the citizens of metro Denver for helping fund
> arts, culture and science through their support of the Scientific and

[MCN-L] New position posting: Technology Program Manager at the Denver Art Museum

[Koven Smith]

Hey, kids! Come work with me at the Denver Art Museum. I have an opening
for a Technology Program Manager. Please see application instructions at
the bottom of this message. Address any additional inquiries to me at
ksmith at denverartmuseum.org. Thanks!

Koven

Position Purpose

The Technology Program Manager (TPM) has direct management responsibility
for projects and programs managed by the Technology Department. As part of
this responsibility, the TPM manages the department?s development team
(which includes the Lead Developer and the Data Architect) and is the
day-to-day project manager on project-based work undertaken by the
Department. The TPM works directly with the Manager of Technical Support to
execute both departmental and institutional strategic goals as determined
by the Director of Technology.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Management of the development team, which includes:

   - Oversight and task delegation of one full-time and one contract
   position;
   - Strategic planning and deployment of development team resources;
   - Coordination with the Manager of Technical Support to appropriately
   deploy resources across the department.

Management of project-based work for the department, which includes:

   - Maintenance and monitoring of DAM?s project management software
   (Pivotal Tracker and Basecamp);
   - Management of project scheduling;
   - Maintenance of project backlogs and management of technical debt
   accrued during project delivery;
   - Budgeting and resource planning.

Serve as the deputy Director of Technology, assuming overall management of
the department when the DoT is unavailable.

Day-to-day management of departmental projects, including, but not limited
to:

   - Planning and implementation of technical strategy for a new office
   complex;
   - Implementation of a new Intranet solution;
   - Rollout of new interpretive spaces for the Textiles collection;
   - Implementation and rollout of Google Apps for Education.

Job Qualifications

   - Excellent communication and writing skills, with the ability to break
   down complex concepts for non-technical staff members.
   - Excellent organizational abilities with attention to detail.
   - Excellent problem solving skills and decision making ability.
   - Ability to manage multiple parallel responsibilities and successfully
   prioritize between them.

Education or Formal Training

College degree in technology related field, or equivalent experience.
Experience

   - Three years of technology experience desired
   - Familiarity with non-profit practices, methodologies, and values
   (specific experience with museums is a plus).
   - Demonstrated project management experience and familiarity with
   specific technical project-management methodologies (waterfall, Scrum, XP,
   etc.).
   - Experience with project management software (we use Basecamp and
   Pivotal Tracker).
   - Familiarity with--and understanding of--common programming languages
   and software (Javascript, HTML, Python, SQL, etc.) and ability to make
   strategic choices based on that understanding.
   - Familiarity with common content-management tools (Wordpress, Drupal,
   Joomla, etc.).

Additional Information

This is a full-time position with benefits.   Posting closes on March 8,
2013. If you are interested in this position, please email your cover
letter and resume to:hrcoordinator at denverartmuseum.org  In the subject line
of your email, please list your name first followed by the position you are
interested in obtaining.

It is the policy of the Denver Art Museumto prohibit discrimination against
any person or organization based on age, race, sex, color, creed, religion,
national origin, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender identity,
gender expression, ancestry, marital status, gender, veteran status,
political service, affiliation or disability.
*
*
*
*
*Koven J. Smith*
Director of Technology

720-913-0136 office
917-727-2612 mobile
ksmith at denverartmuseum.org
twitter: 5easypieces

Denver Art Museum
100 W. 14th Avenue Parkway
Denver, CO 80204

Visit www.denverartmuseum.org and subscribe to our
e-newsletter.
The Denver Art Museum salutes the citizens of metro Denver for helping fund
arts, culture and science through their support of the Scientific and
Cultural Facilities District (SCFD) .