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OWASP Project Manager Role
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'''Title:''' Program Manager, OWASP Projects
  
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.
 
  
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'''Classification and time:''' Full time, salaried
  
'''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'''
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'''Location and travel:''' Remote, travel 2-4 times/year as required for in person staff meetings and community outreach
*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'''
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'''Responsible to:''' Executive Director
*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:'''
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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.
* 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.
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The majority of the work can be performed remotely. OWASP will not provide relocation costs.
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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