Agency Project Manager

A top notch Marketing & Advertising agency is looking to add a JuniorProject Manager to play a key role on their brand and accounts teams with ever growing clientele. They believe in the power of Brand Experience and model their business to build messaging and communications, strategies, ideas, and activation to make a difference in their clients business and products.

Excellent benefits package
Amazing company culture and environment
Lot of growth potential

Position Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our fast-paced agency. We’re looking for a Project Manager who will monitor the day-to-day needs of a variety of client’s communication teams. The qualified candidate will work closely with the Director of Workflow to ensure client needs are met. He/she will be responsible for resource management, upholding workflow/agency process, working closely with Brand Management, Media and Creative teams delivering projects and exceeding client expectations.

Responsibilities:

• Fosters and maintains positive relationships with interoffice department contacts to ensure project goals are met.
• Routinely receives and processes new project requests in a timely manner.
• Hosts efficient meetings to coordinate project team members and manage projects throughout their lifecycles.
• Monitors multiple projects and project resources concurrently, working closely with team members to accurately schedule, coordinate and manage projects and timelines.
• Works with leadership to manage creative resources and refine processes for efficiency.
• Tracks project progress against workplans and holds project owners accountable for timely delivery.
• Uses and identifies project management tools and software and implements new processes.
• Establishes a standardized project approach, develops metrics and tracks progress, resolving issues as they arise.
• Compiles regular status reports for agency and client leadership.
• Works with project managers to track agency production calendar and Creative out of office dates.
• Works directly with the Chief Creative Officer on schedules and timesheets.

Qualifications:

• 1-2 years of experience as a project manager required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in business, advertising, communications or related field required.
• Work experience within a corporate marketing environment or advertising agency preferred.
• Strong project management abilities, skilled in balancing multiple projects and project owners.
• Able to articulate with strong oral and written communication skills, able to proofread copy and data.
• Experience in managing multiple projects and delivering on time.

Proficient in MS Office and experience with project management tools, such as Asana, Basecamp, Mavenlink, etc.