Project Manager

TownNews.com, a leading application service provider of hosted Web solutions for newspapers, seeks a multi-talented Project Manager for their Moline, Illinois office.

Responsibilities:

• Define the scope and objectives of projects, in collaboration with senior management, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility
• Create detailed work plans which identifies and sequences the activities needed to successfully complete projects
• Determine and coordinate internal resources and ensure resource availability and allocation
• Develop forms and records to document project activities
• Monitor the progress of projects and make adjustments as necessary to ensure projects are delivered on-time and within scope
• Manage the relationship with the client and all stakeholders
• Report and escalate to management as needed

Requirements:

• Proven working experience as a Project Manager/Administrator in the information technology sector
• Solid technical background, with understanding or hands-on experience in software development and web technologies
• Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Solid organization skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills
• Proficiency in the use of word processing, spreadsheets, e-mail, internet, simple accounting
• PMP certification is a plus but not required

TownNews.com offers a competitive salary, great benefits and the opportunity for successful employees to develop within a growing technology company. TownNews.com hosts web sites for more than 1,500 newspapers nationwide. TownNews.com is majority owned by Lee Enterprises. More information at http://www.townnews.com. EOE

Benefits:

• Health insurance