Software Project Manager/Producer: Digital Blue, Inc

Software / Tools / Technology - Project Manager
(INACTIVE - 5/23/2008)
Software Project Manager/Producer
Digital Blue, Inc
Marietta, Georgia - United States

Project: Interactive Software for Teen Consumer Electronics
Bonus Eligibility: Yes
Relocation: Yes
Start Date: Immediately
Required Spoken Language(s): English
Required Work Auth.: United States

Job Description and Responsibilities:
Current Opening:
Software Project Manager/Engineering Focus

Looking for growth potential? Digital Blue is an innovative, rapidly growing interactive electronics company looking for a Project Manager to grow with the product development team.

This position will be responsible for assisting the director with project development tasks. In addition, to supporting the Director, the Project Manager will own the day-to-day development tasks of sku feature update projects.
Responsibilities will include:
• Manage software vendors and third party development
• Well versed in object-oriented design, device driver integration, application installation, and Direct X technologies and Windows Media . api’s
• Ability to troubleshoot, review and vet developers strategies using the above technologies
• Knowledge of web technologies would be an added advantage.
• Research new technologies
• Create proofs of concept
• Identify and recommend improvements to the application code and software strategies
• Work with marketing, engineering personnel, and 3rd party development firms on fulfilling product line strategies
• Maintain project schedules and development
• Capture specifications
• Serve as primary point of contact and coordination for 3rd party vendors
• Manage production of branded and non-branded product content, including any editing for inclusion in software
• Partner with Quality Assurance personnel in test planning, defect resolution, and milestone approval






Experience with kids’ products desired, but not required. Candidate’s skill set must include excellent communication skills, project management experience and the ability to work comfortably and effectively to bridge technical and creative environments. A bachelor’s degree in related field is required.


The Software Project Manager position will be staffed in our Atlanta, Georgia office. Digital Blue is a unique organization that operates with a West Coast culture while taking advantage of a lower cost of southern living. Please send resume and salary expectations to jobs@primepdx.com or visit our career page at www.digiblue.com

Digital Blue provides medical, dental, vision, 401k, life insurance, company paid Short Term & Long Term Disability benefits and more. Salary is DOE
Requirements:
Requirements:
BS Degree in Computer Science, 5+ years of software engineering, 3+ years of project management experience.
Flexibility is critical in this position! It is expected that this person will be responsive to various needs and new project duties as they occur during the course of development.
Desired Skills and Pluses:
All producer resumes will be reviewed. Those indicating solid knowledge of Direct X will receive additional review.