TECHNICAL ANALYST AND PROJECT MANAGER
Location: US, DC, Washington
Employment type: Full-time
Industry: Marketing and Advertising
Function: Project Management
Company profile: Interactive Strategies is a boutique digital agency whose strength lies in understanding the complex relationship that exists between strategy, design, content, usability, technology and marketing. By addressing each of these areas equally, we create meaningful web experiences that provide a measurable return for our clients. Each principal at Interactive Strategies comes from a large agency background where they helped shape online strategies for leading firms, including First USA/Bank One, DuPont, Accenture, Bacardi, Budget/Avis, Royal Caribbean, Ford and more. Now working together, each member of Interactive Strategies’ team is committed to providing superior client service and attention to detail.
Description: As a Technical Analyst and Project Manager at Interactive Strategies, you will work with a talented team of account managers, designers, developers and digital marketers to develop the technical components of our web projects, including carefully documenting project requirements, overseeing their implementation and providing QA oversight.QUALITIES YOU POSSESSCreative. You come with imagination and fresh ideas.Strategic. You are able to step back and look at the forest from the trees.Innovative. You push boundaries and implement innovative techniques.Well-spoken. You can eloquently present to clients and stand behind your team's work.Passionate. You love what you do and are looking to work on a team with that same passion.Curious. You’re constantly seeking out new concepts and approaches to advance your skills.Friendly. You’re a people person who enjoys collaborating and works well with others.RESPONSIBILITIESMeet with clients to intimately understand their goals and functional requirements, especially as they relate to technical issues.Create user interface-flow diagrams that help visually demonstrate system requirements.Serve as a cross-check during the development of wireframes to ensure they do not pose undue technical challenges later in the development process. Develop documentation that effectively translates proposed wireframes into detailed functional and technical requirements.Coordinate between our Account, Design and Development teams to manage the technical aspects of each project.Evaluate and select CMS modules that meet the proposed design and technical requirements.Review development deliverables to ensure they meet requirements and quality standards.Manage all aspects of a project, including strategy, budget, schedule, and development.Interface with clients to provide clear ideas and communication as they relate to technical issues.Respond to new business inquiries and write technical proposals for potential clients.EXPERIENCE AND REQUIREMENTSCandidates applying for the position should possess the following experience, although we are open to training the right individual who has the right underlying skill set.4+ years experience in technical requirement writing.4+ years experience managing complex web development projects and providing QA testing.4+ years experience with content management systems such as Drupal, Sitecore or WordPress and database solutions such as MySQL and SQL.4+ years experience with development methodologies (Agile, SCRUM, etc.) and UML diagraming.Excellent project management skills including planning, estimation, budgets and resource allocation.Strong communication skills with the ability to describe technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.Ability to think strategically and create innovative solutions to complex technology problems.Ability to work across multiple projects and multi-task while still meeting deadlines.Extremely detail-oriented with a strong passion for your work.Curiosity to learn about new web technologies.Desire to seek professional development opportunities and participate in the broader technology community.CURIOUS?If this sounds like a job fit for you, please contact us at #EMAIL_8561f0b42a6eca234fa06b0180ac571f710ec1efeeac06f1fa37e7a2d25368cc# or #PHONE_aa6ce59359d7d755087eb6d8561d2d529bd8b8f91c67e65316dff49356f26b4a# x100.
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