Full-Time Project Management Office Director

The Company:

Classy Llama Studios, according to its namesake, is a bit different. Our culture is a bit zany, our approach to business is a bit unconventional, and it seems to be working quite well. We have a team of highly committed llamas that care about each other and care about the clients we serve. We have each other’s backs, and what we do is more than a job; we are fulfilling a mission and pursuing a vision that we are passionate about. There’s meaning to what we do, and that’s the most important thing we have to offer new team members.

We have a set of core values we take very seriously, and they play a vital and lively role in how we relate to each other and to the market. Here are a few examples that underscore just how different it is to work at Classy Llama Studios:

  • Every week, we have a company-wide staff meeting at which we communicate with complete transparency our financial position and outlook.
  • Any time our clients ask for references, we include both positive and negative references. Yes, we literally send contact details of the clients that have been most dissatisfied with us to potential clients that ask for references. We want to make sure that our clients know what they’re getting into, and we hope they will give us the same level of transparency. This has generated huge trust in our relationships with clients, and it protects us from unrealistic expectations of perfection from our clients.
  • We have a family potluck every Tuesday night with a “campfire”-type discussion afterwards. Team members and entire families are invited to this event as well. The intention of this meeting is to build a strong community within Classy Llama Studios, so that it’s not just a company, but a tightly-knit network of close relationships.
  • When failures and shortcomings arise, we seek to drill to the root of the issue, so instead of just trying to “remediate performance,” we want our team members to grow holistically, overcoming their personal obstacles that keep them from success.
  • Check out the Classy Llama Team Page (http://classyllama.com/team) for additional context for our company culture.

The Job:

We are looking for a highly experienced candidate to fill the role of Project Management Office Director. 

The desired Project Management Office (PMO) Director will plan, direct, and ensure the successful management of Project, Program, and Junior Project managers and the eCommerce-based projects within Classy Llama Studios. They will also successfully utilize the resources available to the PMO, including business development, pre-development, software engineers, interface-design, and graphic design teams. The Director will provide assistance in identifying, evaluating and developing methods and processes that are efficient, effective and fall under best business practices. Communication will be vital in this position, both with upper management and across all areas of eCommerce project-builds, to ensure seamless running of all projects taken on by Classy Llama Studios. They will be responsible for leading the PMO with wisdom, experience, knowledge, and will be highly organized. They will have expert experience in Project/Program management and will be a leader/mentor to team members to help them achieve expectations and results. Additionally, they will be able to assess resources and their current workload in order to make appropriate assignments. Finally, they will act as a key liaison with the rest of the groups who interact with the PMO through planning, facilitating and collaboration.

Requirements:

  • Possess a proven track record of managing PMO operations, overseeing multiple, complex website-build programs and project portfolios of 15+ projects.
  • 5+ years Project Management experience in software & web development organization(s).
  • Experience defining and implementing PMO tools and processes in order to manage a portfolio of strategic projects.
  • Experience in managing multiple website-build projects and project managers. Firm understanding of how projects and project management fits into overall management practices and processes
  • Proven ability to develop and enforce quality Project Management practices.
  • Proven ability to develop and improve project management skills, behaviors, & processes.
  • Strong negotiation, influencing, and relationship management experience and skills.
  • Excellent oral, written, organizational and presentation skills.


Desired Skills, Abilities and Characteristics:

  • PMI Certification is a plus
  • Experience with eCommerce Web Development
  • Fearlessness
  • Deep Care for People
  • Organization
  • Ability to Work through Process-Driven Art
  • Creative Problem-Solving
  • Ability to Make and Keep Fierce Commitments
  • Strong Core Values

Benefits:

Project management in an eCommerce web environment is one of the most challenging, yet rewarding roles you can take on in the field of project management. Exploring, understanding, guiding, and creating solutions for clients is very challenging and sometimes painful, but when you see a site that you helped manage go live on the web and see your client’s business begin to grow because of your contributions, the struggle is well worth it. The intricacies and extensive moving pieces that must be constantly managed in the web environment make project management in our industry very complex and very challenging. Add to that, the young age of our company requires that our project managers work within a system that is in a constant state of evolution every day. If this sounds like the type of environment in which you can thrive, you may be destined to be a llama. Take a look at some of our benefits:

  • Awesome health insurance benefits
  • Macbook Pro for business/personal use
  • Generous paid-vacation and sick time
  • Boundless growth opportunities, both personally and professionally
  • Base-salary plus quarterly bonuses

How Do I Apply?

Email your resume to jobs@classyllama.com.