[Sigia-l] [JOB] Product Development Information Architect/Project Manager

[Laurence Bergman]

UGO Entertainment, a unit of the Hearst Corporation is currently seeking
a full time, mid to senior level Project Manager/Information Architect
to join the Product Development Group. This is a hybrid position that is
ideal for a person with experience in both these areas. Individuals
within the group are expected to manage and implement solutions that
drive value for UGO and Hearst.


Key Relationships:


*	Reports to the VP of Product Development
*	Liaise with IT, Editorial, Sales, Marketing, and Production
department personnel


Core competencies:


*	Deliverable creation
*	Engagement management
*	Solution definition and development
*	Information Architecture and Interaction Design 
*	Technology aspects and methods
*	IT processes, organization, and economics
*	People leadership/development
*	Knowledge of entire Web product development lifecycle and
methodologies


Key performance indicator:


*	90% work utilization rate based on projects assigned by Manager


Key Responsibilities:


*	To create functional related deliverables and/or work products
as assigned. Skills focus on gathering relevant data, understanding
issues and problem identification. Deliverables may include project
plans, competitive analysis, wireframes, requirements, and related.
*	To be accountable for quality of own functional related
deliverables
*	To establish planned hours and associated deliverables for self
and stakeholder counterpart(s)
*	To notify stakeholders of variances from plan and identify
changes in scope or work; Works with team lead to develop action plans.
*	Work closely with Content, Sales and Technology stakeholders to
clearly define project scope, tasks and manage deadlines 
*	Ensure that projects are on time and within budget constraints
*	Accepting re-prioritized resourcing on a regular basis to
achieve project success - balancing the needs of the rest of the
business and other limiting factors as par for the course
*	Mitigate red flags and potential issues successfully 
*	Ensure adherence to sound development practices 
*	Communicate clearly to the VP, Product Development and business
heads project status 
*	Create technical documentation as needed 
*	Properly analyze project issues and maturely direct stakeholders
toward deadlines 
*	Understand project scope completely 
*	Understand project dependencies both up and downstream 
*	Help manage the business stakeholders toward their deliverables 
*	Understand the players and the politics of a project


Requirements:


*	Three or more years of project management and information
architecture experience in the Internet space
*	Proficiency with MS Office. Strong MS Project and Visio. 
*	Deep understanding of web development technologies including
Flash, HTML, XML, CSS and JavaScript. .NET and PHP exposure is a plus.
*	Experience working with graphic designers and information
architects
*	Candidates with information architecture or interaction design
skills preferred
*	Bachelor's degree or equivalent 
*	Attention to detail is a must

UGO Entertainment hires the best and the brightest. Do you share our
passion? Do you have what it takes? If you are interested in becoming
part of the UGO team, please submit your resume and cover letter to
jobs at ugo.com. Please include "Product Development Project Manager/IA" in
the subject line of your email. 

UGO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and has an Affirmative Action
Program.

Laurence Bergman 

VP, Product Development

Hearst Corp./UGO