Senior Producer - Cutting-Edge Studio

Job Title Senior Producer - Cutting-Edge Studio
Job Category Production
Skills Required Producer, Development Director
Location Ottawa, Canada
Job Description Senior Producer

Our client, a leader in multiplatform development and cutting-edge web /social media, is looking for a Senior Producer to be responsible for the management and delivery of mid to large‐scale interactive website design/development projects. The Producer will work to ensure that the project team meets the objectives and goals of each project on‐time and on‐budget as well as championing the quality and integrity of the end result.

Responsibilities:

• Develop overall production strategies and work with discipline leads and project teams to execute plans
• Monitor day‐to‐day activities of the project team and ensure work is progressing as planned. Work with project team and actively be involved in the work
• Manage schedules, budgets, assets, and overall project organization to ensure requirements and project deliverables dates are clearly communicated, understood and executed
• Effectively and efficiently plan and prioritize all deliverables and resources working across project(s) based on scope of work and project goals
• Actively monitor project risks and scope creep to foresee/identify potential problems and proactively identify solutions in advance
• Identify needs that Clients may not recognize and ensure approaches and solutions are linked to objectives and future needs
• Consistently manage client expectations, ensure delivery of the highest quality service, and solicit and act on client feedback
• Communicate and document project status and strategic recommendations to clients, team members and senior management on a regular basis; escalate issues accordingly via the appropriate channels
• Proactively identify opportunities and deliver improvements; evangelize the studio’s production methodology and project processes
• Partner with project team leads to present work as well as participate in new business presentation opportunities

Required Skills / Experience:

• 3‐5+ years experience of managing interactive projects from discovery and design to technical development and implementation. Experience in an agency environment is key to succeed.
• Experience of dealing with outsourcing partners
• Experience with the development of small to medium scale websites and a strong understanding of associated web development technologies and third party applications/platforms is essential
• Proficient in MS Office, MS Project, Basecamp, bug tracking, wiki and related project management tools
• Experience with project tracking software and other project tracking methods particularly SCRUM
• Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to lead & motivate, support and understand different project teams
• A strong attention to detail and focus on task completion is critical
• An innovative and solution oriented mindset with a strong ability to analyze & conceptualize
• Basic legal knowledge for client contracts, production and talent management etc.
• Understanding & awareness of product development & experience tying product goals to business goals. Strong interactive / digital knowledge

Please contact Aurelie Busollo on 0208 944 7777 or aurelie@interactiveselection.com if you are interested in this position. Please forward your CV in a Word format. View Many More Interactive Selection Jobs

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Salary $DOE
Date posted 23/05/2012
Recruiter This job is advertised on behalf of Interactive Selection using their internal reference 15283.
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