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Updated Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2009, at 7:13 AM ET

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Slate is currently considering candidates for the position of Project Manager, The Slate Group

Project Manager, The Slate Group
Location: Washington, D.C., or New York City

Job Description
The Slate Group is looking for an experienced project manager to join its team. As one of the most influential and widely read news and culture magazines, Slate combines the innovation of a Web-only property with the quality and authority you'd expect from an organization owned by the Washington Post Co. Slate is the centerpiece of an expanding family of sites, including Double X, The Root, Slate V, The Big Money, and Foreign Policy.

The project manager will facilitate projects across The Slate Group. This will include running sprint meetings and coordinating across teams to make sure projects flow smoothly. The project manager will also ensure that projects are delivered efficiently, on time, and according to specification. A successful candidate will have an assertive personality, be able to track projects across groups, and be able to assess potential roadblocks accurately. The project manager will furthermore need to report on projects' statuses in a way that is visible to all project stakeholders. He or she will be responsible not just for reporting on projects but also for keeping things moving to meet The Slate Group's project-delivery schedule.

This role will serve mainly as project manager for larger projects across The Slate Group, but experience writing requirements, and the ability to jump in and help spec a new functionality, is important.

The project manager role at Slate will be a unique opportunity for an entrepreneurial project manager to shape the way The Slate Group develops and tracks new projects.

Responsibilities

Full-cycle agile project management to get The Slate Group projects deployed on time and to specification.
Coordinating with cross-functional teams, including development, design, editorial, business, and marketing to ensure they have visibility into the project pipeline.
Defining project scope, goals, and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
Planning and scheduling project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools.
Constantly monitoring and reporting on the progress of the project to all stakeholders

Requirements and Qualifications

Five or more years' business experience as a project manager at a fast-paced Internet business.
Experience working in an agile environment, running sprints and coordinating teams.
Ability to manage multiple projects at any given time.
Proven ability to work across functional teams to deliver projects to a schedule and specifications.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
B.A. required.

About The Slate Group
The Slate Group is an online publishing subsidiary of the Washington Post Co. (NYSE: WPO). It produces savvy Web-only publications that are provocative and engaging. Reaching a combined audience of more than 6 million unique users per month, its suite of Web sites includes Slate magazine, Slate V, The Root, The Big Money, and, most recently, Double X.

About Slate
Slate (www.slate.com) is a daily online magazine that offers fresh angles on stories in the news and innovative entertainment coverage, all with signature wit and irreverence. Pushing the boundaries of convention, Slate publishes provocative commentary on topics such as politics, culture, business, and technology. Slate is owned by the Washington Post Co. (NYSE: WPO).

To apply, please send your résumé to Slate Product Manager Laura Graham .

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