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OWASP Project Manager Role
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'''Title:''' Program Manager, OWASP Projects
  
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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.
 
  
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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]].
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'''Classification and time:''' Full time, salaried
  
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The OWASP project manager will report to the OWASP operations director and work closely together with the [[:Category:Global Projects Committee|Global Projects Committee]].
 
  
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'''Tasks:'''
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'''Location and travel:''' Remote, travel 2-4 times/year as required for in person staff meetings and community outreach
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* operational follow-up of all OWASP project related questions
 
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* assist with setting up new project wiki templates
 
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* document "how to" guides for project managers using the wiki templates
 
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* address queries from project leaders and channel these queries to the appropriate person(s)
 
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* supply metrics on project activities and requirements
 
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* assist with setting up new projects
 
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* create and maintain an OWASP Projects Handbook for new and existing OWASP project leaders
 
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* set up, maintain and facilitate the OWASP projects review process
 
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* set up and maintain an OWASP projects dashboard with health metrics
 
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* promote and support the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internationalization_and_localization i18n] of OWASP projects
 
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* attend worldwide OWASP conferences to meet project leaders
 
  
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'''Required experience:'''
 
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* the candidate should be familiar with the OWASP projects (desired)
 
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* the candidate has at least 5 years experience in setting up or running open source projects him/herself
 
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* 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.
 
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* the candidate should be patient and sensitive towards cross-cultural communications.
 
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* the candidate should have experience with managing global and remote teams
 
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* 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.
 
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* the candidate is a driven, self-motivated person with a determination to achieve OWASP focused objectives/goals.
 
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* the candidate is a team player with high integrity, confidence and maturity.
 
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* having a project manager certification (e.g. PMP or Prince2) is a plus, not mandatory
 
  
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This is an international position and will require limited travel to OWASP conferences and summits.
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'''Responsible to:''' Executive Director
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The majority of the work can be performed remotely. OWASP will not provide relocation costs.
 
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This position is open in the US as employee or contractor. If you live outside the US, we prefer to hire you as contractor.
 
  
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'''Next Steps'''
 
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* OWASP Leaders review, input and discussion by Friday 25-May (done)
 
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* Call for candidates by 15-June (done): If you are up for the challenge and want to become part of a fantastic community:
 
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send your letter of motivation together with your resume to [email protected] no later than 15-Jun-2012
 
  
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* Selection shortlist & interviews by 6-July
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'''Responsibilities:''' The Program Manager for OWASP Projects is responsible for the development and implementation of the OWASP Projects operational infrastructure that provides support and direction to the project leaders within the OWASP Organization.  This position includes management of the operational processes, policies, and procedures that enables OWASPs Project Leaders and contributors to successfully run their open source software projects. 
  
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We aim to announce the new project manager on AppSec Research on 12-July.
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'''Key Job Functions:'''
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*Leadership and Management
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**Oversees the status and progress of all projects in the OWASP Projects infrastructure to ensure that overall program goals are met.
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**This role is not responsible for project management of individual OWASP Projects within the OWASP Project infrastructure, but may give guidance on best practices and strategy particularly as they relate to the overall goals of the Foundation and Projects Program.
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**Develop, implement and maintain the OWASP Projects infrastructure
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**Develop, implement and facilitate the OWASP Projects review and project graduation processes.
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**Develop and implement annual program goals and objectives based on the strategic goals and direction for the organization set the Board of Directors, operational plan set by the Executive Director, and input of the OWASP community,
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*Community Support
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**Serve as the single point of contact for project leaders, reviewers, and end users
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**Operational follow-up of all OWASP Project related questions
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**Facilitate open community discussions for input of project-related policies and goals
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**Assist with setting up new projects, project wiki templates, and materials
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**Document "how to" guides for project managers using the wiki template
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*Documentation, Reporting and Metrics
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**Create and maintain an OWASP Projects Handbook consisting of best practices policies and guidelines for new and existing OWASP Project Leaders
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**Setup and maintenance of an OWASP Projects dashboard with an inventory of projects in the OWASP Projects ecosystem as well as data points and health metrics on those projects.
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**Supply metrics on project activities and requirements, including overall program growth and needs
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**Provide monthly status updates on project activities to the community and Executive Director
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**Keep detailed, up-to-date record of all active and non-active OWASP projects along with criteria used to determine activity status
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*Outreach and Communication
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**Coordinate project promotion and activities at OWASP conferences and outreach events
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**Coordinate the collection of project related updates for announcement on community newsletters, blog posts, annual reports, and other OWASP Foundation communication mechanisms.
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**Maintain an open, projects related mailing list that includes all project leaders and is open for others to join and contribute to discussion related to project activities.
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*Finance
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**Provide input into the annual Foundation budget, including the submission of an annual program budget for OWASP Projects.
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**Monitor project budget requests, ensuring compliance with foundation policies and the project spending policy
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**Seek out and secure project grant opportunities
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**Manage and monitor grant spending for projects awarded funds

Latest revision as of 18:43, 2 May 2014

Title: Program Manager, OWASP Projects


Classification and time: Full time, salaried


Location and travel: Remote, travel 2-4 times/year as required for in person staff meetings and community outreach


Responsible to: Executive Director


Responsibilities: The Program Manager for OWASP Projects is responsible for the development and implementation of the OWASP Projects operational infrastructure that provides support and direction to the project leaders within the OWASP Organization. This position includes management of the operational processes, policies, and procedures that enables OWASPs Project Leaders and contributors to successfully run their open source software projects.


Key Job Functions:

  • Leadership and Management
    • Oversees the status and progress of all projects in the OWASP Projects infrastructure to ensure that overall program goals are met.
    • This role is not responsible for project management of individual OWASP Projects within the OWASP Project infrastructure, but may give guidance on best practices and strategy particularly as they relate to the overall goals of the Foundation and Projects Program.
    • Develop, implement and maintain the OWASP Projects infrastructure
    • Develop, implement and facilitate the OWASP Projects review and project graduation processes.
    • Develop and implement annual program goals and objectives based on the strategic goals and direction for the organization set the Board of Directors, operational plan set by the Executive Director, and input of the OWASP community,
  • Community Support
    • Serve as the single point of contact for project leaders, reviewers, and end users
    • Operational follow-up of all OWASP Project related questions
    • Facilitate open community discussions for input of project-related policies and goals
    • Assist with setting up new projects, project wiki templates, and materials
    • Document "how to" guides for project managers using the wiki template
  • Documentation, Reporting and Metrics
    • Create and maintain an OWASP Projects Handbook consisting of best practices policies and guidelines for new and existing OWASP Project Leaders
    • Setup and maintenance of an OWASP Projects dashboard with an inventory of projects in the OWASP Projects ecosystem as well as data points and health metrics on those projects.
    • Supply metrics on project activities and requirements, including overall program growth and needs
    • Provide monthly status updates on project activities to the community and Executive Director
    • Keep detailed, up-to-date record of all active and non-active OWASP projects along with criteria used to determine activity status
  • Outreach and Communication
    • Coordinate project promotion and activities at OWASP conferences and outreach events
    • Coordinate the collection of project related updates for announcement on community newsletters, blog posts, annual reports, and other OWASP Foundation communication mechanisms.
    • Maintain an open, projects related mailing list that includes all project leaders and is open for others to join and contribute to discussion related to project activities.
  • Finance
    • Provide input into the annual Foundation budget, including the submission of an annual program budget for OWASP Projects.
    • Monitor project budget requests, ensuring compliance with foundation policies and the project spending policy
    • Seek out and secure project grant opportunities
    • Manage and monitor grant spending for projects awarded funds
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