Savage Brands is currently seeking to hire a Project Manager. In this role, you will plan and execute various creative projects from inception to launch. You will coordinate with clients and internal and external strategists, designers, writers, vendors and partners to meet timing and deliverable goals. In addition, you will be responsible for the successful and efficient delivery of multiple project types including brand identities, websites, annual and/or sustainability reports, print/collateral, digital or internal project initiatives. You will be required to develop a strong understanding of our clients’ business and use a consultative approach with stakeholders to deliver projects successfully, on time, on budget, at quality, and to scope. You will also leverage negotiation skills, relationship building, and a positive attitude to achieve desired results and ensure client satisfaction. The selected candidate will also be a key contributor to continuously improving Savage’s project management protocols and project management tools.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Work closely with creative and account management leads to prepare scopes of work and project work plans
- Work with management, sales and multifunctional teams to respond to client needs
- Coordinate and manage multiple client projects at once
- Organize and plan all activities to ensure projects are on track
- Manage scope, quality, and time effectively for all projects
- Work with internal stakeholders to coordinate execution on projects
- Steer and manage client expectations
- Provide effective transparency for all stakeholders
- Review work deliverables from the client’s perspective and with a strong understanding of their business
- Continuously learn about the industries we serve, and developments in project management and apply these learnings to enhance Savage’s project management functions
REQUIREMENTS:
- 4-year college degree
- 2+ years of agency-side Project Management experience (advertising, marketing, communications or related fields)
- Project management methodologies and use of PM tools
- Multichannel media experience (traditional, digital, etc.)
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite is preferred
- Proficiency with Workamajig is preferred
- Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite is preferred
- Macintosh knowledge is preferred
- Able to embody Savage’s Values: Smart (Be Indispensable), Fresh (Be Crazy Brilliant), Human (Be a Force for Good)