It is an exciting time at Monster. Over the past 14 years we have grown from a simple idea into a billion dollar global organization with over 5000 employees and career websites in over 50 countries. That explosive growth continues today. In this role, you will work closely with the SEO Product Manager to define product solutions. You will act as a liaison between the product manager and development teams to define solutions, elaborate requirements and craft functional designs. You will lead efforts to define and shape technical solutions while continuing to innovate and maintain Monster’s commitment to excellence. Partner with multiple business units to provide project leadership, application-specific subject matter expertise, and technical insight and impact assessments as they relate to Monster’s online presence. Essential Functions: Leads, manages, coordinates, and reports on multiple search engine optimization (SEO) projects. Assembles and drives cross-functional project teams, identifies resources needed, and develops detailed project plans and schedule to ensure on-time completion of projects. Communicates frequently with team members and senior business stakeholders regarding project status and identifies and resolves project problems, issues and risks. Initiates action to identify and resolve project problems/issues and reports on mitigating steps and actions taken to ensure timely deliverables, project success and quality. Provides weekly status reports highlighting accomplishments, plans and issues to project team members and senior management. Takes a leadership role in training and mentoring other team members and developing methods for continuously improving productivity and efficiency within the organization. Works collaboratively with Project Managers to develop and implement best practice project planning methodology, tools, and standards. Cultivates inter-departmental relationships with all stakeholders.

Qualifications:

The successful candidate will possess: 5+ years project management experience in a technical environment. Prior experience working on search engine optimization (SEO) projects a plus Experience managing a project team of 15 or more people. Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline driven process. Consistent success in driving teams to meet aggressive deadlines. Utilizes sound and proven project management methodology (processes, best practices, tools, and templates) and the ability to identify and implement process improvements to deliver projects more efficiently. Proven experience managing expectations and managing cross-functional teams. Experience with Product Life Cycle Development in a .NET, web based environment. Ability to gather and write functional requirements. Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills. Outstanding time management and organization skills. Confident team leader and team builder with strong motivational skills. Adept in problem solving and resolving conflict. Able to manage internal customer relationships and expectations, through negotiation and partnering. Ability to understand technical vision and communicate it to both technical and non-technical parties.