This site is the archived OWASP Foundation Wiki and is no longer accepting Account Requests.
To view the new OWASP Foundation website, please visit https://owasp.org

Difference between revisions of "OwaspPM"

From OWASP
Jump to: navigation, search
m
Line 1: Line 1:
 
OWASP Project Manager Role
 
OWASP Project Manager Role
  
The previous OWASP project manager ([[:User:Paulo Coimbra|Paulo Coimbra]]), was active from July 2007 until August 2011. We are now searching for a new OWASP project manager.
+
The main responsibility of the OWASP project manager is to support the OWASP project leaders (volunteers) in starting and running their [[:Category:OWASP Project|Projects]].  Additionally, this position will coordinate and execute grant funding applications and their allocations for OWASP Projects.
  
The main responsability of the OWASP project manager is to support the OWASP project leaders (volunteers) in starting and running their [[:Category:OWASP Project|Projects]].
 
  
The OWASP project manager will report to the OWASP operations director and work closely together with the [[:Category:Global Projects Committee|Global Projects Committee]].
+
'''Leadership and Management'''
 +
*Create and maintain an OWASP Projects Handbook for new and existing OWASP project leaders
 +
*Supply metrics on project activities and requirements
 +
*Serve as the single point of contact for project leaders, reviewers, and end users
 +
*Operational follow-up of all OWASP project related questions
 +
*Develop, implement and maintain the OWASP projects infrastructure
 +
*Set up, maintain and facilitate the OWASP projects review process
 +
*Develop, implement and facilitate the OWASP project graduation process
 +
 
 +
'''Technical Support'''
 +
*Assist with setting up new project wiki templates
 +
*Document "how to" guides for project managers using the wiki template
 +
*Assist with setting up new projects
 +
*Setup and maintenance of an OWASP projects dashboard with health metrics
 +
*Keep detailed, up-to-date record of all active and non-active OWASP projects
 +
 
 +
'''Outreach and Communication'''
 +
*Promote and support the international translation and application of OWASP projects
 +
*Attend OWASP conferences to facilitate project leaders collaboration
 +
*Coordinate the Open Source Showcase at Global Conferences
 +
*Coordinate the OWASP Project Track at Global Conferences
 +
*Provide monthly status updates to the board
 +
*Contribute to the Annual Report as necessary
 +
 
 +
'''Finance'''
 +
*Provide input into the annual Foundation budget
 +
*Monitor project budget requests and approve if appropriate
 +
*Seek out and secure project and/or Foundation grant opportunities
 +
*Manage and monitor grant spending for projects awarded funds
  
'''Tasks:'''
 
* operational follow-up of all OWASP project related questions
 
* assist with setting up new project wiki templates
 
* document "how to" guides for project managers using the wiki templates
 
* address queries from project leaders and channel these queries to the appropriate person(s)
 
* supply metrics on project activities and requirements
 
* assist with setting up new projects
 
* create and maintain an OWASP Projects Handbook for new and existing OWASP project leaders
 
* set up, maintain and facilitate the OWASP projects review process
 
* set up and maintain an OWASP projects dashboard with health metrics
 
* promote and support the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internationalization_and_localization i18n] of OWASP projects
 
* attend worldwide OWASP conferences to meet project leaders
 
  
 
'''Required experience:'''
 
'''Required experience:'''
Line 33: Line 48:
 
This is an international position and will require limited travel to OWASP conferences and summits.
 
This is an international position and will require limited travel to OWASP conferences and summits.
 
The majority of the work can be performed remotely. OWASP will not provide relocation costs.
 
The majority of the work can be performed remotely. OWASP will not provide relocation costs.
This position is open in the US as employee or contractor. If you live outside the US, we prefer to hire you as contractor.
 
 
'''Next Steps'''
 
* OWASP Leaders review, input and discussion by Friday 25-May (done)
 
* Call for candidates by 15-June (done): If you are up for the challenge and want to become part of a fantastic community:
 
send your letter of motivation together with your resume to [email protected] no later than 15-Jun-2012
 
 
* Selection shortlist & interviews by 6-July
 
 
We aim to announce the new project manager on AppSec Research on 12-July.
 

Revision as of 23:32, 1 May 2014

OWASP Project Manager Role

The main responsibility of the OWASP project manager is to support the OWASP project leaders (volunteers) in starting and running their Projects. Additionally, this position will coordinate and execute grant funding applications and their allocations for OWASP Projects.


Leadership and Management

  • Create and maintain an OWASP Projects Handbook for new and existing OWASP project leaders
  • Supply metrics on project activities and requirements
  • Serve as the single point of contact for project leaders, reviewers, and end users
  • Operational follow-up of all OWASP project related questions
  • Develop, implement and maintain the OWASP projects infrastructure
  • Set up, maintain and facilitate the OWASP projects review process
  • Develop, implement and facilitate the OWASP project graduation process

Technical Support

  • Assist with setting up new project wiki templates
  • Document "how to" guides for project managers using the wiki template
  • Assist with setting up new projects
  • Setup and maintenance of an OWASP projects dashboard with health metrics
  • Keep detailed, up-to-date record of all active and non-active OWASP projects

Outreach and Communication

  • Promote and support the international translation and application of OWASP projects
  • Attend OWASP conferences to facilitate project leaders collaboration
  • Coordinate the Open Source Showcase at Global Conferences
  • Coordinate the OWASP Project Track at Global Conferences
  • Provide monthly status updates to the board
  • Contribute to the Annual Report as necessary

Finance

  • Provide input into the annual Foundation budget
  • Monitor project budget requests and approve if appropriate
  • Seek out and secure project and/or Foundation grant opportunities
  • Manage and monitor grant spending for projects awarded funds


Required experience:

  • the candidate should be familiar with the OWASP projects (desired)
  • the candidate has at least 5 years experience in setting up or running open source projects him/herself
  • the candidate should have excellent presentation, verbal and writing communication skills in - at least - English. Active or passive knowledge of other languages would be great.
  • the candidate should be patient and sensitive towards cross-cultural communications.
  • the candidate should have experience with managing global and remote teams
  • the candidate should be able to work with Google applications, Salesforce, Office and MediaWiki (required). Familiarity with MediaWiki templates in particular will be required for execution of duties.
  • the candidate is a driven, self-motivated person with a determination to achieve OWASP focused objectives/goals.
  • the candidate is a team player with high integrity, confidence and maturity.
  • having a project manager certification (e.g. PMP or Prince2) is a plus, not mandatory

This is an international position and will require limited travel to OWASP conferences and summits. The majority of the work can be performed remotely. OWASP will not provide relocation costs.