Job description
Our client, a full service ad agency is looking for a Sr. Project Manager.
This is a remote freelance role (40 hours a week) that is ongoing for the right person. LA or Dallas based preferred but open on location for the right person.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Keeps projects moving forward smoothly, develops project plans for new work, ensures that creative can be produced within specified timeframes, efficiently manages + communicates milestones throughout the project lifecycle, proactively mitigates risks and comfortable adapting to changes from inception to delivery of projects.
- Manages account/project-related meetings including weekly account status meetings, internal reviews, etc. Issues and or ensure issuance of timely contract reports.
- Co-authors all project SOW’s, estimates and change order documentation.
- Ensures SOW have been signed off by all department leads and have tight deliverables.
- Effectively manages budget for projects, ensures deliverables can be produced within specified budgets, proactively identifies any risks and escalates needs to business / agency leads to be addressed.
- Aligns the project team to the work to ensure resources are available and present at appropriate times throughout the project lifecycle.
- Aligns the project team to the work to ensure resources are available and present at appropriate times throughout the project lifecycle.
- Responsible for maintaining the required level of quality through every step of the delivery process.
- Vendor Management & Tracking – works with 3rd party partners to align on project related costs, tracking deliverables to the approved budget and internal integration of vendor costs into client SOW documents.
- Manages simultaneous projects within budgetary and schedule constraints.
- Collaborates with disciplines across the agency to deliver the highest quality of work
- If assigned, capable of mentoring junior team members of the best practices of the agency and project management.
- Builds respectful, strong working relationships with internal team(s) from Business Leadership to execution resources on a project, as well as external partners and vendors.
- Builds respectful, strong working relationships when applicable with client(s).
- Ensure understanding and adherence to agency process.
- Optimizes production workflows and processes with a goal of constant improvement.
- Proficient with programs such as Visio, Excel, PPT and MS Project.
- Experience with project management/workflow tools a plus. • Leads efficient meetings and conference calls.
- Ensures timely conference notes and action steps taken.
- Is a champion of the agency process and quality work.
- Ensures adherence by all parties.
REQUIRED SKILLS:
- Bachelor’s Degree required.
- 5+ years of experience in CRM and 360 campaign management, i.e. digital, direct mail, video, radio, etc. at an advertising agency at a media, direct marketing or interactive advertising agency.
- Experience in multiplatform content extensions and original content production.
- Working knowledge of print production/ execution process.
- Working knowledge & understanding of web technologies, including HTML, DHTML, Flash, XML, etc.
- Possess an established track record of successful accomplishment with clients / teams.
- Must be proficient with Microsoft Office products, including MS Project.
- Experience with At Task or related PM systems a plus.
- Must have strong organizational skills and be detailed-oriented / stickler for details.
- Must have strong written and communication skills.
- Must have strong leadership skills and ability / desire to mentor junior PM talent (if applicable.)
- Project documentation samples are required (SOW and Project Plan.)
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