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Freelance Associate Project Manager
Entertainment & Media Industry Company
New York, NY, United States
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About Company:
Company was born digital — it’s in our DNA. Today, we use that lifeblood to transform business at the convergence of creativity, technology and media. We accomplish this by building brand experiences that engage consumers wherever/whenever/however they live in the digital world. We’re at the top of our game.
In 2013, we were included on Advertising Age’s A-List for the second year in a row — a first for any digital agency. Forrester listed us as a “Business Transformer” in their Agency Report, and as a leader in their Mobile Wave. Gartner also named us a leader in their Agency Report. At our core are brilliant people, including the 2,500 Fish in our offices in Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, Japan, Singapore, the United Kingdom and the United States.
If you’re interested in a career with us, consider this: LinkedIn ranked Company the 15th most in-demand employer in the U.S. and the 31st worldwide. Speaking of rankings, we scored a perfect 100 percent on the Human Rights Campaign’s Corporate Equality Index. Now we want to hear from you.
Job Description:
Associate Project Managers support others in providing the structure for assigned projects (e.g. web development, advertising, media, strategy, technology, etc). They are responsible for managing 2 or more projects at a time within a given brand or client with oversight by a Project Manager or Sr Project Manager. Project Leads are responsible for communicating relevant project information to the team and in some cases to the client (e.g. status, risk, issues, deliverables). They also plan, organize and control the activities of other Company disciplines (e.g. User Experience, Technology, Strategy, Creative, Account Planning) with input from Project Managers and Sr Project Managers in order to ensure the on-time, on-budget delivery of projects. They may also be responsible for the accurate financial management of the projects to which they're assigned. Project Leads receive significant input/mentorship from their direct manager for job performance.
Responsibilities:
PLANNING
• Is able to pass along to the team information regarding the client's business, their needs, expectations, and requirements
• Coordinates the project team's approach, deliverables, schedule and tools to deliver the project within established constraints
• Works with project team to estimate costs and timing for tasks such as project strategy, functional design, visual design, technology requirements, etc., utilizing established estimating process and tools
• May work with Client Engagement to obtain and document client signoff at key points during project
PROJECT EXECUTION
• Coordinates all activities of the project team and ensures that project tasks are completed by: scheduling and facilitating project-related team meetings (i.e. kick-offs, status, internal/client reviews, etc,), communicating action steps to team, and delivering weekly status reports to project team, the client and management
• Develops, maintains, reviews and/or disseminates all project documentation including status reports, invoices, change orders, project schedules, budgets, and post mortem reviews. Ensures that all project documentation is produced in the standard format, follows internal documentation processes and is reviewed and approved
• Works with Senior Project Manager to manage vendor/third party relationships (i.e. such as photographers, stock photo services, and video production)
MONITORING, SCHEDULING, FINANCIALS, RISK MANAGEMENT
• Monitors project scope and the change control process to ensure that projects are completed according to schedule and within budget; raises issues to Senior Project Managers for guidance
• Responsible for delivering work within sold margins
• Also responsible for identifying and communicating issues causing margin changes
• Responsible for raising and maintaining awareness of all project issues and risks, and working with appropriate personnel to develop solutions
• Raises issues to Senior Project Managers for guidance
• Manages project financial lifecycle, including estimates, revenue forecasts, invoicing, payables, receivables, etc.
• Raises issues to Senior Project Managers for guidance
STAFFING
• Works with Resource Management to ensure that projects are appropriately staffed, including both employee and contract resources
• Follows internal processes and adjusts staffing needs in a timely manner based on project shifts
DELIVERABLE QUALITY
Ensure that deliverables are developed on time and that the appropriate team members have reviewed deliverables
CLIENT COMMUNICATION
May sometimes act as a client point-of-contact for all day-to-day project related issues
SELF AND TEAM MANAGEMENT
• May assist new employees with on-boarding and training
• Follows standard policies and procedures; recommends improvements as appropriate
Qualifications:
• 1-3 years of experience coordinating projects, preferably in a consulting or agency environment
• Bachelor's degree required
• Emerging knowledge of one or more of the following: software development life cycles, web technologies, web development processes and the delivery of solutions with creative and engineering components, media and advertising projects, digital strategy projects
• Emerging understanding of project management methodology including the ability to identify and resolve issues, manage risk, develop detailed work plans and specifications, perform resource allocations and run team meetings
• Must be able to handle multiple, diverse tasks simultaneously
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Strong team player; ability to assist with facilitating teams and clients
• Ability to identify problems and develop potential solutions
• Emerging Microsoft Project and MS Office skills
• Must have a focus on detail and driving results
This is a Freelance opportunity.
Brand
Motivated and inspired by what's next, Company helps its clients navigate the unknown, drive change and transform business. One of the pioneers of marketing in the digital age, Company has a unique blend of technology, creativity and media at its core. Our world class capabilities in strategic consulting, experience design, brand building, technology platforms, data services, retail/commerce and media services enable transformational work for clients including McDonald’s, Mercedes-Benz USA, Microsoft, Nike, Unilever and Uniqlo. Company’s team of 3000+ experts spans 20 regions, including Australia, Canada, China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Italy, Japan, Singapore, the United Kingdom and the United States. Company is part of Publicis Groupe. For more information, visit Company website, like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter, Weibo and Instagram.