ifPeople is seeking a motivated, organized, and optimistic individual to be a Project Manager in our Atlanta team. Candidates should desire to work in an enterprise led by a fast-moving social entrepreneur in a work environment that fosters learning, leadership, and collaboration. Our team includes a distributed network of 20 people, with many located in South America that are part of FairSource (fair trade software development).

The Project Manager (PM) is responsible for managing the full development cycle in a way that is professional, collaborative, and creative. The PM serves as a team leader and the primary contact for both developers and clients, and is expected to take ownership of all aspects of an assigned project, including but not limited to scheduling, deadlines, and adherence to budget.  A successful candidate will be a self-learner, excellent at managing multiple tasks, detail-oriented, and fluent in the virtual world. ifPeople offers the chance to work in an entrepreneurial team environment with excellent career growth and leadership opportunities.

Responsibilities:

• Managing multiple web site development projects. Interacting with client on progress and refining requirements for web systems deployment (does not include graphic design).
• Managing client approval process and coordinating with a team for migrations and site launches. Monitor and report on progress to clients regularly and complete a project report at the end of the project.
• Coordinating a remote development team of two to six people involved in a single project. Monitoring the use of resources to maintain the progress, timeline, and budget.
• Coordinating and leading regular, remote project team meetings to ensure everyone is on task and with adequate information.
• Additional responsibilities may include: user story and requirements documenting, proposal development, customer training and coordination of ongoing customer support.

Requirements:
* Extensive experience with at least one type of web based application, preferably a content management system
* Familiarity with basic web standards, (x)HTML and CSS
* Familiarity with at least one design program (ie Photoshop, Gimp, etc)
* Experience managing and directing project(s)
* Knowledge of one or more of the following: search engine optimization, internet marketing, usability, knowledge management, application design, on-line fundraising, or social-networking
Preferred
* Experience with Open Source software, Agile / Scrum processes, Plone content management system
* Spanish language (write/read)

To Apply:
Please see full job description and send a cover letter that discusses your fit with ifPeople and your most meaningful project management experience, along with your resume/CV, and list of three references to jobs@ifpeople.net.