Project Manager

Summary:

We're searching for a highly qualified project manager to help us maintain our position as an innovative authority. The ideal candidate will have production experience and strong skills in developing and overseeing work plans. The project manager will also prepare and present updates regularly to relevant management channels, ensuring that our goal of innovation is being achieved.

Areas of responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Build and develop the project team to ensure maximum performance, by providing purpose, direction, and motivation
• Lead projects from requirements definition through deployment, identifying schedules, scopes, budget estimations, and implementation plans, including risk mitigation
• Coordinate internal and external resources to ensure that projects adhere to scope, schedule, and budget
• Analyze project status and, when necessary, revise the scope, schedule, or budget to ensure that project requirements can be met
• Establish and maintain relationships with relevant client stakeholders, providing day-to-day contact on project status and changes
• Establish and maintain processes for managing scope during the project lifecycle, setting quality and performance standards and assessing risks
• Structure and manage integrated, multitrack performance databases for digital, print, social, broadcast, and experiential projects
• Develop and maintain partnerships with third-party resources, including vendors and researchers
• Assign and monitor resources to ensure project efficiency and maximize deliverables
• Report project outcomes and/or risks to the appropriate management channels and escalate issues, as necessary, according to project work plan

Education, Skills, Experience, and Knowledge

• Four or more years of project management experience in a similar industry
• Strong attention to deadlines and budgetary guidelines
• Proven success working with all levels of management
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent presentation skills
• Professional certification such as PMP or PRINCE2
• Experience in developing platforms for internal processes
• Experience in coaching project team members to strengthen their abilities and skill sets

Work Environment

Office & production environments

Physical demands may include but are not limited to:

Moderate walking, standing, and/or climbing; light lifting and carrying, stooping, bending, kneeling, and reaching. Must be able to lift a minimum of 30 lbs.

Travel

Moderate up to 25%

Exemption Status

Exempt