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Production Manager

 

Company Description:

Community Connect Inc. has an immediate opening for a talented and 
self-motivated Production Manager to join a fun, energetic, ethnic, and 
established Internet Company located in the Flatiron District of NYC. Community 
Connect Inc. is the parent company of AsianAvenue.com, BlackPlanet.com, and 
MiGente.com and is the #1 leading publisher of online communities. 

 

We build tools that enable people to form relationships, communicate, and 
attain information on community activities. Our online sites are committed to 
making it easier for people of similar backgrounds and interests to establish 
relationships, gain access to important information and services, and 
participate in community activities. These sites provide end-users with a new 
and dynamic medium through which instant communication and networking can 
occur. Community Connect Inc. sites have become an integral part of members' 
lives both online and offline.

 

Job Description:  The Production Manager is responsible for all aspects of the 
production process.  This includes making sure the team is working at the 
optimal level, workflows have been clearly identified and negotiating with the 
Team Leads and Product Manager.  Accountable for and understands every aspect 
of a project from the concept creation stage to the launch and maintenance of 
the project.  This includes having to keep engineering, design and integration 
on track and on time with all their tasks.  Must be a good communicator and 
decision maker, and have the ability effectively manage the project, the 
project portfolio and time by proactively setting necessary milestones.

 

Responsible for understanding and when needed, effectively giving the direction 
and vision, for all the features, functionality and design in the project.  
This needs to be effectively accomplished by taking into account all 
stakeholders' inputs.  Review all deliverables by engineers and designers and 
offer solutions if needed.

 

The Production Manager has to function well in a team environment.  Responsible 
for identifying and solving challenges, problems and inefficiencies within the 
team and within the development process.  When working with a Team Leader, the 
Production Manager has to diligently manage the Team Leader's expectations.  

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

  a.. Project Creation and Strategy
-         Scope and evaluate projects based on objectives set by the Team Leader

-         Establishing and communicating the vision and direction of a project

-         Assisting the Team Leader with strategies and objectives

-         Recommending new projects and/or changes and improvements to existing 
projects

  a.. Project Management
-         Direct product development efforts on a project basis using quality 
tools to deliver value added services to customers.

-         Keeping track of the development of the project

-         Setting firm and realistic deadlines for each phase of the project

-         Coordinating the design and engineering resources for the project

-         Maintains all documentation throughout a project

-         Understands and follows all standard processes and procedures

  a.. Project Deployment, Review and Support
-         Coordinating a project deployment strategy with various teams.

-         Reviewing the performance of the project based on the project vision 
and objectives

-         Maintaining a running list of requirements for future releases

·        Portfolio Management

-         Managing a portfolio of projects and tasks that will produce the 
optimum return for the team

-         Identifying overall gains and losses for the team based on the work 
in aggregate

-         Creating workflows and action plans for executing and managing all 
production work

-         Working and negotiating with the Team Lead and Product Manager on the 
list of priorities and tasks that need to be completed

-         Understanding the financial and business impact of all projects and 
tasks

·        Team Management

-         Leader and direct supervisor for cross-functional teams

-         Responsible for interviewing and hiring of team members

-         Reviewing and evaluating all team members

-         Making personnel recommendations to Team Leads

-         Continuously evaluating and improving the team's productivity

  a.. Team Work
-         Effectively communicating with everyone on the team so that they are 
motivated and understand exactly what needs to get done

-         Help negotiate solutions with team members whenever there are 
conflicts with priorities and tasks

-         Help set team goals and objectives

  a.. Accountability and Responsibility
-         Being accountable and responsible for every aspect of a project and 
everyone within the production team

-         When inefficiencies with processes are identified, helping to 
recommend and implement solutions

 

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

  a.. Accomplishes all tasks as appropriately assigned or requested. 
QUALIFICATIONS 

  a.. Experience, Competencies and Education
·        BA/BS Degree

·        Minimum 5-7 years project management and/or production experience

·        Minimum 2-3 years demonstrated management experience to lead a team 
from multiple functional disciplines

·        Excellent verbal and written communication skills 

·        Self-motivator

·        Strong attention to detail 

·        Ability to create schedules 

  a.. Language Skills
·        Basic knowledge of standard Web tools such as HTML, Javascript, 
database utilization and other Web software and languages 

·        A knowledge of general Web do's and don'ts

 

Compensation Package:

Competitive Salary 

100% Employer Paid Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and AD&D, Short Term 
Disability, & Long Term Disability Plans 

401K Plan 

Stock Options 

2 Weeks Paid Vacation 

Paid Holidays 

Health & Wellness Program 

TransitChek Program 

 

Submit resume and cover letter to hr@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 

 

Community Connect Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. In order to ensure 
equal employment opportunity for every applicant, all hiring decisions will be 
made without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national 
origin, citizenship status, veteran status, or disability. The Company is 
firmly committed to a policy and practice of non-discrimination in all areas of 
employment, and the Company will fully comply with all applicable federal, 
state, and local statutes pertaining to employment. As required by the 
Immigration Reform and Control Act, all applications selected for employment 
will be required to be eligible to work in the United States before beginning 
employment. Community Connect Inc. will not sponsor individuals for employment 
purposes. 

 

 

 

 

 


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