Medium Sized Website Development

I am in the process of developing a start-up website; I already have the full business requirements and looking for a great Programme Manager or Software Architect to advise and assist me throughout the project. Essentially I would like to combine features of various websites to create a unique offering to my customers. In summary, the site to develop should combine a bidding functionality, online collaboration, project management and document sharing using social networking principles. If you are capable and have had experience in creating such sites please contact me with your experience and what you can contribute into my team. To further elaborate my needs, the site will contain functionalities like a bidding process (similar functionality to e-bay, auction sites or even freelancing sites like this), ability to post to the site/ search the site, the site needs to include a project management and communication tool (like [login to view URL] -- with features; file sharing, document management, meeting organization, discussion boards, tasks, project management and communication tool like skype or InterCall and microblogging like [login to view URL] using open source software like [login to view URL]). Security is essential (so it is important you know about hosting and think about security etc). I have some ideas, but need someone with experience to guide me. This project will be in Phases, Phase 1 – fixed fee bidding process •Assist with technical requirements, for example help to decide what technologies suit my requirements; what programming language or platform, hosting companies, databases, etc will fit my site. (advise me the pro’s and cons for choices) •Develop the project timeline and assist me to estimate total costs of the project •Assist in writing the technical requirements document. Phase 2 – hourly rate (will agree once we start the project) •Facilitating in appointing the appropriate team to deliver the project Phase 3– hourly rate (will agree once we start the project) •Manage the project to go-live The individual appointed must have experience with building or managing a similarly complex site with a large user base. Having experience with CMS (Content Management Systems) is necessary. I need someone who is adept at writing or managing complex web applications and has all round knowledge of various languages, with a good overall familiarity of database structures, creating algorithms for generating related content and pretty much everything else. For me to consider you for this job and for me to understand your capabilities please reply with the following: 1) Your previous experience -- Experience of having worked on a complex project before, good hands on coding experience is essential. 2) Give me an idea how you will tackle Phase 1 This posting is for Phase 1 of the project.. We can start the project IMMEDIATELY if the right talent is found. Happy bidding!! Surinder