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Project Manager
New York, NY

The Project Manager will be responsible for managing key software and technology-related projects and developing a scalable set of processes and tools to help Vindigo execute projects more efficiently.

Why We Want You:
Vindigo has recently restructured its management team and is returning to its core strengths that first made it the leading U.S. innovator in 2002. We are looking for thought leaders across all divisions with experience and passion for the wireless industry who can be an integral team member that defines their departmental vision for 2009 and beyond. Unlike larger media organizations, we remain nimble to react to market changes and offer roles which will directly impact the company's overall strategy and success. We want talented individuals who want to contribute to our growth and help evangelize the positive things currently happening at Vindigo.

About this Role:
This position will be responsible in helping Vindigo organize and build the infrastructure required to manage projects more effectively. In addition, the Senior Project Manager will manage his/her own set of projects that are critical to the development of Vindigo's next generation of products and services.

Responsibilities:
• Engage with stakeholders to plan and execute product and nfrastructure development projects
• Facilitate Vindigo's design, development, testing, and release process
• Establish and maintain internal processes and tools to ensure projects are completed efficiently
• Help define and drive Vindigo's product and technology roadmap
• Work with Product Management, Engineering, and QA teams to ensure products are developed according to business requirements
• Manage cross-functional development teams of approximately 5-15 people
• Maintain project schedules, budgets, and baselines

Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree. Computer science or related degree is a plus.
• 5+ years experience in software project management
• Superior written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to perform effectively in a demanding, team-oriented environment
• Working knowledge of agile development methodologies
• PMP or related certification is a plus
• Wireless experience is a plus

Compensation & Benefits:
•Base salary with performance-based bonus; commensurate with experience.
• Vindigo offers a highly competitive benefits package that includes 401K matching.

To apply, please send your resume indicating the position of interest and salary requirements to: vindigojobs@vindigo.com

An Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.

Please reference MobileWirelessJobs.com when responding.

Product Manager
Type: Contract-to-hire or Fulltime – you MUST be authorized to work full-time in the US to apply for this position
Locations: San Mateo, Los Angeles, CA
Job Code: 0608-W04

One of the top Mobile Games Producers in the USA. Comprehensive employee benefits including Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401(k) Plan, Full Medical, Vision, Dental Coverage, 10-12 Company Paid Holidays and a fun work environment.

Responsibilities:
• The product manager is responsible for both product & brand management functions across multiple titles and/or brands.
• Primary responsibilities include strategic planning, product guidance, marketing plans, partner relations, channel marketing and sales support.
• Develop and control market research. Work closely with the Sales Team to provide information and help improve support with major carriers.
• Generate product positioning, selling points/features.
• Partner with Product Development to meet market needs. Develop and execute marketing plans/promotional materials.
• Work with International Teams and International Marketing for execution of worldwide launches.
• Design Marketing and Communications Strategies.

Key Skills:
• Four to five years of marketing experience (preferably in entertainment/mobile/games area) with product management/marketing experience.
• Strong ability to communicate effectively at all levels in the company.
• Great work ethic and communications skills.
• Ability to work on your own in a startup environment.
• Business or Marketing Degree (MBA)

About USAconnectors
We are a group of Consultants working with the TOP Mobile Games Publishers.

USAconnectors.com is a new; customer focused Mobile Consulting Company, placing Engineers, Developers, Quality Assurance and Project Managers into key positions at the top Games Companies - either as FULLTIME or on CONTRACT. Our contracts range from short term to multi-year, typically on-site throughout Southern California. Some positions are off-site.

Positions posted as: FULLTIME - you will become an employee of one of the Top Games Publishers.
Positions posted as: CONTRACTOR - for USAconnectors.com you will be placed on-site on a project-by-project basis. We are looking for people who can commit anything from 3 months to 1 year to our company as a Contractor.

To apply, please send your MS Word resume indicating the position of interest, JOB CODE: 0608-W04 and salary requirements to: jobs@usaconnectors.com

For more information please visit our website:
http://www.usaconnectors.com

An Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please reference MobileWirelessJobs.com when responding.