• Work with sales and project managers to assess opportunities, define proposed solutions and support the sales process including participation in proposal development and pitch presentations
• Participate in scoping activities, working with project managers and engineering leads to identify risks, generate task break-downs, estimate work durations, and sequence dependencies
• Provide technical analysis of existing applications and proposed solutions. Assess and mitigate risk
• Provide time estimates at the project level and input for resourcing; assist in identifying/quantifying resource needs; provide input for resource alignment

Strategic Planning and Execution

• Conduct and/or manage analysis of the current business, to proactively aid in the formulation of future strategies and needs
• Lead the cross-functional team through the decision-making processes encountered in implementing solutions work (i.e. technology solutions and appropriate dependencies)
• Research and analyze product, technology and competitive trends in the marketplace. Generate ideas for implementing new trends in our offerings in meaningful and profitable ways
• Work with staff and other department leaders to provide resource projections for planning purposes

Technical Project Management

• Work with client stakeholders and business analysts to elicit and document business, functional, and technical requirements. Serve as primary Cramer contact to client Technology/IT stakeholders.
• Generate technical specifications and contribute to architecture and high-level technical design activities
• Act as the primary technical interface between the engineering team and other Cramer capabilities
• Actively communicate status and risks to project managers
• Partner with the UX & Creative team to explore technical capabilities and understand constraints of the medium
• Collaborate with the Quality Assurance team to draft test plans
• Act as a subject matter expert on client-side systems and processes, collecting and managing knowledge on existing systems and protocols
• Act as a steward for processes, practices, and methodologies – whether internal, client-facing, or client-side
• Research & Evaluate cutting edge technologies, development tools and libraries, and make recommendations for their use in our environment
• Prepare and present technical recommendations to client
• Manage vendor(s) and/or contract resources associated with project(s)

Leadership

• Lead shared learnings for internal audiences within technology or other capabilities within Cramer
• Evangelize best practices, both across and within the discipline
• Problem solve critical timing and workflow challenges posed by client needs through collaboration, flexibility, and an understanding of where process can and cannot be adjusted
• Facilitate exchange of ideas between developers
• Own and drive key initiatives or projects
• Serve as the advocate for group at department and company Manager’s Meetings

Skills

• Proven leadership and managerial skills; excellent interpersonal skills and client presence
• Dazzling written and verbal communication with the ability to explain complex concepts to non-technical audiences
• Critical thinker with strong analytic and problem-solving skills; ability to quickly assess situations and make decisions
• Strong work ethic, energetic, creative, and enthusiastic
• Self-starter with ability to initiate work and propose optimization plans and enhancements
• Strong organizational skills
• Solution oriented
• Efficient, adaptable, and unflappable under pressure; able to multi-task and balance competing or shifting priorities
• Working knowledge of platform architecture and deployment considerations
• A command of software engineering methodologies and internet technologies
• Broad experience designing and developing JEE or ASP.NET applications for transactional web sites
• Conversant in SQL with decent understanding of Oracle, MySQL, or MSSQL
• Familiarity with service-oriented architectures and message-oriented middleware
• A firm grasp on accessibility, usability, and user interface concerns
• Understanding of semantic markup, CSS-driven layouts, and unobtrusive JavaScript
• Experience designing, developing for Mobile environments
• Business process analysis and modeling skills

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science Engineering or a related field
• 7+ years of development experience, with knowledge in enterprise architecture and systems integration
• Proven career record of demonstrating skills listed above
• History of leading complex initiatives and project teams
• Ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide audience
• Strong business management knowledge with budget responsibility
• Experience with Content management, marketing automation, and Internet commerce

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE…..

• Should have worked in a similar capacity in an agency environment
• Has a keen eye on the trends, understands our market and market landscape and a desire to search out the talent and technology needed to achieve our goals
• Have an entrepreneurial spirit to drive solutions into the market place

Responsibilities:

• Scan in and out of equipment for shows using Flex Inventory Software
• QC/Prep equipment for shows using implemented guidelines
• Assist in managing Audio/Video/Lighting/Scenic inventories
• Organize and maintain events shop/studios
• Load and unload vans and trucks
• Able to drive a fork truck and scissor lift (Experience is a plus)
• Able to drive a 24’ truck (non- CDL Vehicle)
  • Primary driving responsibility is safely delivering & picking up of equipment from local and out of state venues. Must possess a valid Driver’s License; have and continue to maintain a safe driving record.

Requirements:

• Basic knowledge of corporate audio and video systems
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills as well as professional appearance
• Flexible schedule and ability to work overtime
• Strong work ethic
• Excellent organizational skills
• Computer proficiency
• Attention to detail and willingness to take ownership of work
• Must be a self starting, proactive, and goal-oriented team player who strives for excellence
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications, e.g. Outlook, Excel, and Word
• Ethics, accountability, and integrity must be of the highest caliber
• Associate Degree or higher required

Candidates ‘must have’ requirements:

• Work with Creative Director/Art Director in developing a desired creative vision.
• Develop a creative concept based on client’s listed goals/objectives and incorporating client’s branding content.
• Integrate video and graphics into multi plane (2.5D) animation.
• Can work in house at Cramer for entirety of project. (Between one day and three weeks)
• Is flexible, dependable, has a positive attitude, and is reliable.
• Great design aesthetic.

Candidates ‘nice to have’ skills:

• Has experience with 3D animation, specifically using 3D Studio Max.
• Has experience creating Infographic, and typography animations.
• Rotoscoping, tracking experience.

Please provide your resume and link to website/demo reel

We are looking for team members with the following proven abilities:

• Has a record of successfully planning and managing large and small-scale projects including full website builds from discovery through delivery, RM campaigns, database development initiatives, mobile apps, tablet delivery, online ad units, etc.  Deep online experience is a must for this position.
• Successful track record of working directly with clients and internal cross functional teams to scope, design and deliver projects, and to address the client’s changing needs and requirements that are the nature of this business.
• Proven history of contributing to growing the business on an account.
• Understands best practices and digital agency production processes; brings a flexible attitude and an understanding of where process can be adapted
• Offers hands on experience planning and project managing a shared pool of cross functional resources
• Has experience simultaneously managing multiple projects, teams and clients
• Produces multi-channel project plans, SOWs, budgets and the like with a track record of successful execution against plan
• Enjoys resolving complex production and project issues with a solutions-based approach
• Demonstrates exceptional organizational and time management skills
• Experience owning project profitability goals, working with agency Finance team, and resolving budget challenges
• Must understand technology and be experienced in partnering with third party solution vendors
• Experience participating in developing and presenting proposals/pitches
• Has experience working with and presenting to senior level client executives
• Has ability and experience to be the sole owner of projects and work with and mentor junior support team members
• Strong quality control and approval routing experience required
• Strong writing and communication skills required
• Is able to work well with team members at all levels of an organization, understanding needs, challenges and priorities, and keeping constituents motivated and informed.

Additional Qualifications include (but are not limited to):

• 7-10  years of project management experience, primarily working in digital delivery
• At least 2 years of which must be at an advertising or marketing agency
• Experience in project managing print, video, web casts or other delivery channels is a plus
• Experience with the following tools required: Professional Microsoft Office skills, MS Project, Workflow platforms (such as SharePoint), Issue tracking software
• The ideal candidate has pharmaceutical client experience and knowledge of the regulatory process
• Bachelor’s degree required

Project Design, Development and Leadership: (85%)

• Implementation of interface solutions
• Gather, document and communicate requirements and solution
• Perform technical assessments and risk assessment
• Lead architecture, design and implementation of projects
• Ensure the quality of applications through formal testing and documentation
• Maintain the integrity of application source code and underlying data through the use of version control systems
• Consult with client technical teams and third-party vendors

Process, Tools and Mentoring (10%)

• Coach and mentor, including code reviews, mock projects, and tutelage
• Evangelize best practices, both across and within the discipline
• Facilitate exchange of ideas between developers

New business Development (5%)

• Participate in pitch activities
• Perform technical assessments and risk assessment

Qualifications:

• Quick study, self-motivated, discipline, unflappable
• Top-drawer analytical and communication skills
• Proficient in web standards development within HTML / CSS / JavaScript
• A familiarity with techniques that aid in Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
• Strong ability to craft complicated layouts utilizing valid HTML and CSS
• Ability to write clear, clean effective code
• Comfortable working with a lightweight methodology that morphs from one project to the next
• Firm grasp of object oriented design and programming practices and patterns
• Experience in leading/mentoring a team of developers
• Solid optimization and debugging techniques
• Able to produce concise design documentation

  3-6 years of experience with:

• HTML5, XHTML, XML. Experience in other markup languages is a plus.
• CSS3, CSS 2.1
• JavaScript / jQuery
• PHP Experience
• WordPress theme development
• AJAX component development (including working with JSON, XML, Web Services)
• Subversion, Git, or similar version control software

 1+ years of experience with:

• Responsive design techniques

 Experience with one or more of the following is a plus:

• Twitter Bootstrap
• Drupal theme development
• PhoneGap or similar mobile app framework
• Adobe Flash