Description

A great Project Manager is comprised of equal parts Logic and Magic.

The Logic

Project managers work closely with creative, marketing, and tech teams to produce amazing, integrated products. Project Managers consistently and thoughtfully manage the details of project scope, schedule, and budget with uncanny attention to detail. They think critically, find solutions quickly with confidence, and don't expect someone else to show them the right way forward. 

The Project Manager provides insights on process improvements and/or resources and tools available to the agency and ensures that the standard workflow and process are followed and implemented. Like any member of the PMO, they own the information by knowing their projects inside and out.

The Magic

To be a successful Project Manager at LEAP, you need to be a strong, confident communicator with excellent leadership skills. More than anything else, a PM leads their project team to create the kick-ass work we are known for. An ideal candidate loves being part of a team and shines in situations where organization and creativity are required. You know when to roll up your sleeves to help get the job done and when to take a step back to assess the best path forward. You are a calm, consistent presence that focuses the team and clears away roadblocks and distractions. The PM must have a passion for knowing the ins and outs of their clients' business and a drive to deliver consistent and timely results in a fast-paced and environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage program, retainer, and project scopes
• Responsible for managing/tracking program milestones, timeline, and deliverables
• Proactively mitigate project risks and roadblocks.
• Effectively communicate deliverable expectations.
• Lead multiple, complex projects simultaneously.
• Project health and budget reporting.
• Lead and motivate cross-departmental project teams.
• Facilitate and lead project team meetings.
• Attend client meetings and provide updates and forecasting to clients.
• Manage resource assignments for assigned projects and proactively identify resource challenges across departments and agencies.
• Contribute to company-wide process documentation and work within PMO to define and implement improvements.
• Oversee quality assurance testing

Qualifications:

• BA/BS
• 3-5 years of experience with a focus on managing digital projects and teams 
• Previous digital/advertising agency experience is preferred.
• Enthusiasm for new technologies and marketing.
• Passion for leading teams and exceeding client expectations
• Experience managing projects in some or all of the following categories:

        - Email marketing, CRM, web analytics, and marketing automation applications

        - Website, web applications, mobile applications, and adaptive web technologies

        - Search engine marketing (SEM) and SEO strategies

• Outstanding organizational and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and product quality.
• Demonstrated capacity understanding and applying strategy to project planning.
• Hands-on experience with project management software (Workfront preferred).
• Understanding and demonstrated capacity for executing project methodologies, including waterfall and agile.
• PMP learning is a plus.

Additional Information/Benefits

This position reports to the Director of Project Management for LEAP Group.