Associate Project Manager - Marketing

Job Description Summary

Under general supervision, supports agency strategies by managing marketing projects for business units, financial advisors and other internal clients. Manages tactical day-to-day project management activities, analysis and/or project administration tasks throughout the agency. Exercises moderate latitude and judgment in accordance with well-defined policies, procedures, and techniques.

Job Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Supports client relations and project management by working with the agency to develop and complete small to medium scope projects.
• Assists in implementing marketing strategies by coordinating the creation and production of marketing and communications materials.
• Provides input on process improvements efforts.
• Gathers requirements for projects, understands traffic operations and collaborates with appropriate resources.
• Partners with account management and creative teams to drive effective execution of projects, with the goal of achieving high client satisfaction.
• Administers and monitors timelines and budgets at the project level.
• Builds project plans and manages small to medium scope projects.
• Manages day-to-day project management activities including monitoring daily workflow and projects.
• Assists in creating and maintaining internal project management tools/resources.
• Maintains documentation and communications.
• Provides support to senior project managers and department managers.
• Understands business impacts associated with initiatives.
• Assists in the creation of Business Case documents to communicate and prioritize initiatives.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Knowledge of

• Basic knowledge of marketing concepts and agency processes and project management methodology including project management, analysis, administration and documentation.
• Creative production processes.

Skill in

• Organizational, planning and time management skills – as well as a “roll up the sleeves” mentality – sufficient to independently oversee multiple projects from start to completion.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, as well as strong interpersonal skills.
• Creating and maintaining project documentation and communications.
• Coordinating projects, communicating changes and progress, and completing projects on time and budget.
• Demonstrating accuracy and thoroughness while applying feedback to improve performance.
• Completing tasks on time or notifying the appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Collecting, researching and analyzing data.
• Operating standard office equipment and using required software applications.
• Proofing and editing work.

Ability to

• Respond to client requests and works with existing process and formats.
• Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
• Work well in individual and group problem solving situations; with limited oversight, takes accountability for tactical client needs.
• Continuously build knowledge and skills in project management.
• Respond promptly to client needs, respond to requests for service and assistance and meet commitments.
• Build strong relationships across the agency; gains confidence and trust of internal clients and agency teams.
• Support and explain the reasoning for decisions, as well as include appropriate people in the decision-making process.
• Work in a dynamic, growing environment.
• Deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

Education

Bachelor’s: Business Administration, Bachelor’s: Finance, Bachelor’s: Marketing

Work Experience

General Experience - 7 to 12 months

Certifications

Travel

Less than 25%

Workstyle

Hybrid

At Raymond James our associates use five guiding behaviors (Develop, Collaborate, Decide, Deliver, Improve) to deliver on the firm's core values of client-first, integrity, independence and a conservative, long-term view. 

We expect our associates at all levels to:
•  Grow professionally and inspire others to do the same
•  Work with and through others to achieve desired outcomes
•  Make prompt, pragmatic choices and act with the client in mind
•  Take ownership and hold themselves and others accountable for delivering results that matter
•  Contribute to the continuous evolution of the firm

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