This is a full time, on-site, salaried Vice President of Engineering position located in New York City paying a base salary, a bonus opportunity, and options. No telecommuting allowed. US Citizens or Green Card holders only please. Local candidates only. Thank you.
Our client is a high-growth, leading online publisher of travel sales and specials along with destination advice. This medium-sized firm is growing rapidly, and it has a fun and dynamic environment with exciting career growth opportunities. THE POSITION: As Vice President of Engineering, the successful candidate will have overall responsibility for all technology supporting the company s operations including web site development (all features), admin tools, reporting tools, online/content management systems, mail operations, marketing support programs, new product development ventures, Q/A, IT infrastructure, advertiser support operations, and more. The executive will need to oversee a staff of 9 in development, Q/A, production, and IT. There is also a key focus on new community tools to facilitate user interaction with one another as well as mobile. The VP of Engineering & will lead efforts as we explore the technology opportunities and new product innovation. RESPONSIBILITIES: * Lead decision-making in determining optimal technology infrastructure and set-up/platform to enable proper scaling of business * Manage all product development from a technology perspective and have input in key product strategy and innovation decisions * Proactively manage numerous projects in development at any given time (scoping, scheduling and milestone deliveries); manage team aggressively to complete projects on schedule, on quality, and with value-add provided by technology team; manage interdependencies of projects * Ensure quality of work servicing business department heads and proactively keeping business owners informed of status * Work closely with Senior Tech Leads and other developers to support all product, publishing and reporting initiatives * Work with senior business owners (editorial, marketing, ad sales, bizdev) to write functional and technical spec; act as critical bridge from Technology to business owners to get things done * Manage all aspects of releases and ensure proper Q/A * Assess new technologies and vendor solutions (publishing ops, reporting, community, ad serving, mobile, etc) * Work as key member of Senior Management Team to specify and develop new and improved services and strategic advantages through application of new tools and technologies EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: * 8+ years of proven technical experience, web development, and technology management * Experience with online advertising, publishing, and web 2.0 technologies (including new social media apps) * Track record of building and managing teams of various developer, IT, systems, and Q/A functions, and scaling businesses * Superior project management experience with keen ability to estimate and schedule multiple projects being conducted by internal staff and external firms and consultants * Experience working with editors, producers, marketers, ad sales, etc. and preferably in both fast moving, small companies and large firms * Online experience including web site development/management, community tools, reporting intranet and extranet, admin tools, and project management (managing design, technology sales, and marketing systems) * Excellent communication skills in written, verbal and presentation formats and a PROACTIVE, energetic management style to get things done TECHNICAL COMPETENCE REQUIRED: * Advanced knowledge of PHP * Experience with Linux and Apache * Expert understanding of JavaScript, HTML, and the DOM (AJAX) * Expert understanding of object oriented design * Experience with N-Tier Architecture * Experience with both MySQL and MS SQL Server * Open source development and standards-based development EDUCATION: A Bachelor of Science degree is required; a Masters degree from a respected institution is preferred. COMPENSATION: This executive will receive a compensation package that is competitive and commensurate with experience. This will include a base salary, a bonus opportunity, and options. If you are interested in this job, please submit your RESUME and SALARY requirements to beau[AT]open-source-staffing.com Thank you, Beau J. Gould ------------------ Open Source Staffing http://opensourcestaffing.wordpress.com beau[AT]open-source-staffing.com _______________________________________________ New York PHP Community Jobs Mailing List http://lists.nyphp.org/mailman/listinfo/jobs NYPHPCon 2006 Presentations Online http://www.nyphpcon.com Show Your Participation in New York PHP http://www.nyphp.org/show_participation.php
