Project Manager Associate

Must Haves: Ability to engage with various groups to identify needs and gather preliminary/final project requirements. MS Office Suite is mandatory. Experience using project/program management software is mandatory, but Wrike is preferred. Experience managing or working with Digital Asset Management (DAM) Systems is preferred. Strong organizational and time management skills needed to accompany project management capabilities. This position will primarily support our operational efficiency efforts; to include codification of rules of engagement with PM tools and processes, in addition to leading or participating with identified projects to support our business partners.

Qualifications:

• Work closely with cross-functional teams (i.e., strategy, development, UX/UI, design, analytics) to help develop and support project scope, update/manage timelines, maintain project documentation
• facilitate team work sessions, help to identify and resolve project blockers, and communicate between project leadership and clients to ensure project stays on track.
• Maintain relationships with Project Management peers to align on cross-program/project interdependencies. Familiarity with fundamental project management methodologies; knowledge of Agile practices can be advantageous (not mandatory)
• Experience using project management software to manage projects (Wrike, preferred)

Job description:

• We are looking for an associate-level Project Manager to join our team of PMs supporting creatives, developers, and communications/content specialists. In this role, you'll oversee projects; end-to-end, ensuring they run smoothly and seamlessly.
• Additionally, you will support the PM team's efforts to codify and continuously improve our operational processes.
• This role involves both internal communications within the department as well as client-facing communications, so the project manager must be good at communication, time management and building relationships.
• Position maintains and supports various databases with a focus on the activities of collecting, preserving, and organizing of information. Experience archiving, indexing, and cataloguing required.
• Familiarity analyzing business processes and workflows preferred. Knowledge and/or experience in the annual planning process is a plus, in addition to experience assisting in the monitoring and reporting of operational performance.

Responsibilities:
Project management of digital, creative design, PR, and marketing projects
Work closely with cross-functional teams to help determine project scope, update/manage timelines, maintain project documentation, facilitate team working sessions, help to identify and resolve project blockers, and communicate between project leadership and clients to ensure project stays on track and are delivered on time.
Track progress on projects, and report directly to clients and/or internal team members on performance and timeline of deliverables