Success Academy Charter Schools

Project Manager, Creative Agency

Media
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years managing creative for small- and large-scale events in fast-paced environments, preferably at an agency or startup.
  • Bachelor's degree required.
  • PMP/PMI certification or related certifications preferred.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills for engaging with all levels of the organization.
  • Proven ability to manage cross-departmental relationships and achieve goals through influence.
  • Proactive in challenging business partners to clarify needs and ensure optimal outcomes.
  • Familiarity with content and media production practices, including project tracking and content management systems.

Responsibilities

  • Drive project teams to deliver high-quality materials on time.
  • Standardize project approaches and share templates across teams.
  • Manage creative assets for various internal and external events.
  • Cultivate and maintain strong business relationships with stakeholders.
  • Serve as a resource for project information and expertise.
  • Ensure project alignment with business strategies while managing shifting priorities.
  • Communicate effectively to facilitate successful project delivery.

Benefits

  • Full benefits program offered.
  • Opportunities for professional growth available.
Full Job Description
Reporting to the Director of Project Management, the Project Manager will manage the development of creative materials for large-scale events including print, video, and digital assets. As Project Manager, you will also serve as an account manager responsible for building and managing relationships with internal stakeholders and external agencies.

Key responsibilities include:
  • Acting as the driving force, managing teams (both internal and external) toward on-time and high quality project delivery;
  • Ensuring standardized approaches and templates are maintained and shared across the project teams (e.g., project plans, workflows, timelines, meeting agendas, summaries, etc.);
  • Managing creative for internal and external events including but not limited to our Spring Benefits, advocacy rallies as well as graduations, etc.; and
  • Cultivating business relationships internally and externally and help maintain departmental reputation as a "go-to" resource for information and expertise.

A successful applicant will have the following experience and characteristics:
  • 5+ years of experience managing creative for small- and large-scale events including print, video, and digital assets in fast-paced environments, ideally in an agency or start-up;
  • Bachelor's degree;
  • PMP/PMI certified or related certifications a plus;
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written) and proven ability to work effectively with all organizational levels;
  • Ability to accomplish goals by managing individuals through dotted line relationships across multiple departments;
  • Willingness to challenge business partners to better understand their needs and other partners to ensure optimal results;
  • Ability to launch projects on time and on strategy, and to anticipate shifting priorities, partner approvals, technical hurdles, etc.; and
  • Knowledge of content and media production practices and tools, including content management systems, project tracking systems a plus.


Exact compensation may vary based on skills and experience. This position is not bonus eligible.

Compensation Range

$80,000-$90,000 USD

Success Academy offers a full benefits program and opportunities for professional growth.

About Success Academy Charter Schools

Success Academy Charter Schools is a network of 47 free, public charter schools serving 20,000 students in grades K-12 across New York City. Success Academy was founded in 2006 by Eva Moskowitz, a former New York City Council member. Success Academy schools are known for their rigorous academic curriculum, high standards, and emphasis on character development. Success Academy has been recognized for its success in closing the achievement gap and providing high-quality education to students from low-income families. Success Academy is headquartered in New York City and has schools located throughout the city.
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