Project Manager

M+C Saatchi SSK is seeking a Project Manager. This person is an expert in seeing projects successfully delivered from start to finish. You excel in managing project timelines, efficiently deploying resources and establishing effective workflow processes. You are comfortable working independently and figuring things out as you go. 

As a Project Manager, you will focus on the “how and when” and will work in close partnership with the Account team, who serves as the client advocate and focuses on the “why and what.” You will manage the day-to-day tasks and communications ensuring effective and efficient management of project timelines and budgets, while prioritizing driving projects through completion. 

What You’ll Do

• Manage multiple projects simultaneously from inception to completion. Projects can range from one-off tactics to integrated campaigns spanning over 6+ months.
• Create and manage project schedules, clearly defining project dependencies, critical tasks/activities and project deliverables
• Lead project timelines, time allocation across projects, and ensure that each team member has what they need to execute the project.
• Build strong relationships to partner with Account Service, Strategy, Creative, and  Production, ensure a deep understanding of each team's skills and team members.
• Stay abreast of relevant day-to-day project communication and report on any issues impacting campaign/project schedules, budgets, or deliverables.
• Keep Account Services team informed of issues or delays that may impact project deliverables; provide timely updates on project schedules or budgets with proactive recommendations on how to advance/improve.
• Proactively manage project risks and issues to ensure minimize impact to the project’s success
• Monitor and report on resource constraints during weekly resource meetings
• Facilitate project retrospectives to capture learnings
• Continually monitor and make recommendations to improve departmental or agency processes 

What You'll Bring:

• 3+ years Project Management experience in a creative agency setting is preferred.
• Understanding of agency deliverables and what is needed to complete them
• Experience with project management software, Smartsheets is preferred
• Strong & effective communication skills
• Self-motivated, proactive, and entrepreneurial; demonstrated ability to work independently; figure-it-out mentality
• Proven record of success in maintaining strong relationships and working collaboratively and effectively with team members in multiple departments; proven ability to manage ahead and bring others along
• Skilled in developing work breakdown structures, creating timelines, and driving successful execution of projects on-schedule

What You'll Get:

We value our teams and are committed to their success! We offer a competitive salary, a comprehensive employer subsidized benefits package which includes group medical, dental and vision coverage, Health Savings Account, 401k retirement plan with annual company match, employee wellness, commuter benefits and cellular phone allowance, generous paid time off and employee volunteer day to encourage social responsibility giving time to the non-profit, community service or charity of your choice. Salary is dependent on experience, in the $85,000 range. All candidates must have the ability to work in the US; we are unable to sponsor any work visas for this role.

M+C Saatchi SSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer and shall treat all applicants for employment equally based upon job-related qualifications and without regard to race, color, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, marital status, military or veteran status, national origin, disability, religion, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Applications close 4/18

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