Project Manager

POSITION SUMMARY

We're in search of a Project Manager for our east coast Creative Studios. We partner with global brands to create retail marketing campaigns across a variety of media, including web, print, and out-of-home. This role understands the client’s needs and has a firm grasp on all production techniques that might be deployed to successfully manage a project from planning through completion. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical understanding of the graphic arts industry along with a knack for maintaining our clients’ trust & confidence by ensuring the delivery of high-quality services and solutions.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leverages understanding of production processes, capacity, and timelines to keep projects organized and on track.
• Develops a production plan early in the project’s lifecycle, identifying and solving for potential pitfalls & challenges.
• Translates client requests and requirements into detailed, highly technical instructions for project teams.
• Manages projects from kick-off to completion for assigned client(s).
• Maintains correct project details and supporting evidence, including change orders and rework, throughout the project lifecycle.
• Utilizes internal systems and databases to keep all client and project-related information organized, up-to-date, accessible, searchable and retrievable.
• Handles and responds to inquiries from clients (and/or anyone acting on behalf of the client) regarding questions, status, concerns, or general requests for information in a timely manner.
• Ensures high-quality standards in all client deliverables.
• Creates strong and effective internal partnerships and collaborates across the business; listens and values the opinions of others.
• Participates in, and sometimes leads, cross-functional teams to develop and/or adapt processes, policies, and workflows to improve efficiency, accuracy, speed, quality, etc.
• Proactively seeks opportunities to increase knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Mentors, coaches, trains and develops the team.
• Takes ownership of personal actions and outcomes; encourages and empowers others to do the same.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS

• College degree (e.g. Bachelor of Arts) in Business Administration, Marketing, or Graphic Design or other related fields preferred.
• History of successfully managing projects in a Creative Design Agency (advertising, marketing, publishing, film), Pre-Media production environment, Market Research firm, or similar consulting environment.
• 4+ years of previous project management experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Occasional travel either locally, nationally, and/or internationally may be required.
• High degree of proficiency Office Suite, Outlook & Internet applications
• Strong analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, budgeting, project management (from conception to completion), & planning skills 
• Strong verbal and written communication skills (including analysis, interpretation, & reasoning)
• Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with peers and colleagues across the organization, as well as, internal and external clients
• Ability to work well autonomously and within a team in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.
• Ability to work with and influence peers and senior management
• Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting

PHYSICAL ASPECTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Regularly required to stand; walk; sit; and talk, hear and see.  
• Regularly/Occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. 

* Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

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