Technical Project Manager - SQL Server Experience

To apply for this position, please visit us directly at: http://www.comscorecareers.com/JobSearch/JobCenterViewCndt.asp?JobAd_Id=928308Please note the desired experience level, 2-5 years, as salary is commensurate with this level of experience.If you have experience managing technical projects in a fast-paced environment, and can switch priorities rapidly, then this might be the role for you. We are not overly-structured and process-driven, but rather a more flexible, delivery-oriented environment. We need a like-minded Technical Project Manager to join our growing team. Job Title: Technical Project Manager Location: Reston, VA Our Project Managers, with 2-5 years experience, manage the technical aspects of projects. The ideal candidate will thrive in this high output environment where they will be required to review product requirements, understand what needs to be done and work with appropriate groups to implement the requirements. The candidate will interface with technical groups to maintain schedules and deadlines. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Determine the tasks, resources and time required to accomplish the implementation of technical projects. • Offer technical expertise in analyzing projects requested by internal and external organizations. • Create and document the implementation plan and coordinate the tasks required for deployment of a given project. • Plan and schedule necessary meetings to drive a given project. • Drive projects to completion though management of a project plan. This includes all aspects of a technical project including the steps of define, design, build, test and deploy a new system and/or the implementation of enhancements to existing systems. • Act as central point of contact for a given technical project. Work and communicate directly with various internal Technology groups to understand requirements and to assist in identifying and implementation of solutions. Have intimate knowledge of available technical solutions and be able to communicate that knowledge to non-technical individuals. • Coordinate and perform any required testing or training for a project implementation. • Respond to operational issues and information requests within defined areas of responsibility as required. ESSENTIAL SKILLS • Internet industry background (desired) • 2-5 years experience in Project Management • Proficient with SQL – able to write queries to extract data, perform joins. • Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or related discipline. • Familiar with data warehouse and relational database concepts. • Experience writing detailed project plans using MS Excel or MS Word. • Experience managing several projects at once, of varying sizes. • Analytic background, proven problem solving ability • Focused self-starter with ability to effectively juggle and complete multiple tasks • Strong diplomacy, coordination and communication skills (written and spoken), especially with respect to technical content • Fast learner with willingness and ability to develop new disciplines and learn new technologies and skills quickly • Ability to understand technical issues and offer solutions as part of a team • Able to collaborate well across internal groups with diverse professionals • Comfortable and committed to multi-tasking work in a small company environment • Demonstrated effectiveness in providing leadership to multi-functional teams in a technical production environment • Expertise and willingness to write formal system engineering specifications quickly • Very strong attention to detail • Must be a fast learner, adaptable, able to work hard under pressure and with decisiveness and limited oversight. comScore, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCOR) is a global leader in measuring the digital world. This capability is based on a massive, global cross-section of more than 2 million consumers who have given comScore permission to confidentially capture their browsing and transaction behavior, including online and offline purchasing. comScore panelists also participate in survey research that captures and integrates their attitudes and intentions. Through its proprietary technology, comScore measures what matters across a broad spectrum of behavior and attitudes. comScore analysts apply this deep knowledge of customers and competitors to help clients design powerful marketing strategies and tactics that deliver superior ROI. comScore services are used by nearly 900 clients, including global leaders such as AOL, Microsoft, Yahoo!, BBC, Carat, Cyworld, Deutsche Bank, France Telecom, Best Buy, The Newspaper Association of America, Financial Times, ESPN, Fox Sports, Nestlé, Starcom, Universal McCann, the United States Postal Service, Verizon, ViaMichelin, Merck and Expedia. For more information, please visit www.comscore.com