Junior Project Manager - FreeWheel

FreeWheel, a Comcast company, provides comprehensive ad platforms for publishers, advertisers, and media buyers. Powered by premium video content, robust data, and advanced technology, we’re making it easier for buyers and sellers to transact across all screens, data types, and sales channels. As a global company, we have offices in nine countries and can insert advertisements around the world.

Job Summary

FreeWheel is looking for a Project Manager who will take on the management of low complexity client implementations as well as internal initiatives with the goal of delivering every project on time, within budget and within scope

 The project manager will manage the complete life cycle of simple to moderately complex projects, including execution and closeout to ensure planned results are achieved on time. Project Manager will coordinate the activities of a cross-functional team.

The project manager will be able to work with moderate guidance in own area of knowledge while ensuring high quality delivery of FreeWheel services.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work for Comcast in the United States without a current or potential future need for sponsorship.

Candidates will be prioritized who have strong understanding of the ad tech or CTV landscape.

Job Description

• Serve as the central point of contact (POC) on standard implementations of FreeWheel services and products 
• Manage a cross-functional team including clients, third party vendors, and other internal resources; coordinates activities to achieve goals. 
• Uses project plan templates based on client needs and timeline, including critical path, key milestones, and deliverables – adjusting accordingly 
• Ensure that all engagements are delivered on-time and within scope.  
• Use formal Project Management processes and tools to manage resources, deliverables, risks, and scope change. 
• Identify project scope and objectives. Manage changes to project scope and schedule using appropriate verification techniques 
• Maintain communication with stakeholders. Deliver status reports to manager, vendors, stakeholders, and resources tailored to audience. 
• Address problems through risk management and contingency planning and present solutions and/or options to executive management. 
• Consistently exercise independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance. 
• Measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques 
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation throughout the lifecycle of the engagement. 
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned. 

Employees at all levels are expected to:

• Understand our Operating Principles; make them the guidelines for how you do your job.
• Own the customer experience - think and act in ways that put our customers first, give them seamless digital options at every touchpoint, and make them promoters of our products and services.
• Know your stuff - be enthusiastic learners, users and advocates of our game-changing technology, products and services, especially our digital tools and experiences.
• Win as a team - make big things happen by working together and being open to new ideas.
• Be an active part of the Net Promoter System - a way of working that brings more employee and customer feedback into the company - by joining huddles, making call backs and helping us elevate opportunities to do better for our customers.
• Drive results and growth.
• Respect and promote inclusion & diversity.
• Do what's right for each other, our customers, investors and our communities.

Disclaimer:

• This information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It i