6+ years of project management experience in advertising or marketing, preferably with live-action campaign production
Proven ability to work independently and lead project teams
Strong presentation skills with experience engaging senior stakeholders from both internal and client-side perspectives
Critical thinking and creativity in problem-solving beyond standard execution of timelines
Responsibilities
Take ownership of projects, working with internal and external teams to drive progress and solve problems proactively
Define project scope with Account and Resource Management at kickoff, closely monitoring progress for timely and budget-conscious delivery
Serve as the main point of reference for project clarity, guiding teams towards goals and next steps
Oversee multiple project timelines, supporting junior staff in meeting objectives while maintaining standards
Collaborate with Program Management and client leads to create clear and adopted processes across teams
Identify and manage risks in team dynamics, finances, timelines, and escalate as necessary while suggesting mitigation strategies
Facilitate communication between cross-functional teams and senior leadership during key strategic moments
Full Job Description
RESPONSIBILITIES
Take initiative and ownership of projects of varying scale, collaborating with both internal and external partners to drive progress with proactive solutions
Partner with Account and Resource Management at project kickoff to define the project scope - including hours, team, timeline, and budget - and monitor progress throughout to ensure on-time delivery and financial health
Act as a central source of truth for the project, recognizing when things are unclear and helping teams realign around goals and next steps
Oversee progress across multiple other projects, supporting junior staff to meet objectives and maintain agency and client standards
Partner with Program Management and client leads to write and rollout processes, then ensure those processes are communicated clearly and adopted by teams
Anticipate and track risks across all factors (team, finances, timeline, etc.) and escalate to internal and external stakeholders as needed, while recommending ways to mitigate those risks
Facilitate cross-functional communication to ensure subject matter experts and senior leadership are brought in at key strategic moments
Manages projects in all agency tools including our project management tool as well as Slack and G-Suite
Support the development of junior project management and "hybrid" staff through training, mentorship, and (when possible) direct management
DESIRED REQUIREMENTS
6+ years of project management experience, specifically in advertising or marketing and ideally live-action campaign production
Comfort working independently as a self-starter but also leading project teams
Comfort presenting to and engaging with senior stakeholders both internally and client-side
Ability to think critically and find creative solutions to project challenges, rather than just executing pre-defined timelines
