Talented Project Manager -- online & offline

 

Talented Project Manager Wanted

We are looking for a talented project manager who has managed interactive or application development projects. The work would be for both offline marketing projects, as well as online initiatives. The person must be willing to learn the offline side of marketing if they do not have the experience. The person would manage 1 Associate Project Manager, and report to a senior project manager who is responsible for the account.

In addition to the job description below, this project manager would receive necessary management training, as well as many other benefits associated with working for a Madison Avenue agency.

PROJECT MANAGER

The Project Manager is responsible for delivering a completed project on time, on specification, on budget and provides completed documentation. The PM will manage the project from kick-off to post mortem, working with the client and Account Management to clarify program design and details. The ideal candidate will have either online, and/or traditional Direct Marketing agency experience.

Project Management executes the strategy that supports service delivery, client profitability, and client satisfaction, and makes use of best practices across clients.

General responsibilities:

? May be responsible for managing up to 2 Associate Project Managers

? Works with multi-functional team defining the overall scope of a project

? Develops a sound implementation plan which meets project strategy while considering both budget and timing.

? Coordinates with other team members to monitor ongoing progress and make adjustments when required

? Pro-actively identifies project issues/problems, assists in issue/problem resolution and provides project updates

? Manages the project lifecycle from inception to completion

? Provides concise and appropriate feedback on project inputs, outputs, internal processes, and quality assurance measures to the appropriate functional groups.

? Serves as a client-facing role supporting the business objectives and delivery.

? Maintains a solid understanding of performance metrics, creative development, and technology implementation.

? Comprehensive understanding of the latest trends in direct marketing practices

 

? Familiarity with full scope management including strategy, design and implementation of projects.

Financial Responsibilities

? Develops estimates, scope and timelines for all projects.

? Tracks ongoing costs throughout project lifecycle, and reconciles estimates to actuals on all projects.

? Develops and ensures potential mitigation strategies are implemented to ensure seamless project delivery.

? Ensures all QA has been performed and approves completeness of project deliverables

? Ensures that project resource allocation are accurate and in line with project estimated budgets

? Escalates and outlines business investment opportunities for the Account team and senior management for client engagements

? Manages internal and client expectations as it relates to project scope

Documentation:

? Gathers technical and other specifications from client and/or account management and/or discipline lead

? Manages the issue logging and management process over the life of an engagement

? Writes Statement of Work documents, specification documents, and develops project plans

? Provides ongoing feedback and involvement in ongoing operational improvement activities

Requirements:

? BS / BA Degree

? Minimum requirements include 2-6 years professional work experience. At least 2 in interactive or development areas.

? Ability to manage projects in a fully competent, autonomous manner from initiation through completion; concentration in a marketing or technology environment

? Solid understanding of analytics, creative development, and internet technology implementation.

 ? Comprehensive understanding of the latest trends in both the traditional and interactive marketing industries including but not limited to e-mail, web development, direct mail and print

? Solid PC skills and Microsoft software (MS Project, Visio, Word, Excel, Email packages)

? Familiarity with full scope account management including strategy, design and implementation of projects. 

Talented Project Manager Wanted

We are looking for a talented project manager who has managed interactive or application development projects. The work would be for both offline marketing projects, as well as online initiatives. The person must be willing to learn the offline side of marketing if they do not have the experience. The person would manage 1 Associate Project Manager, and report to a senior project manager who is responsible for the account.

In addition to the job description below, this project manager would receive necessary management training, as well as many other benefits associated with working for a Madison Avenue agency.

PROJECT MANAGER

The Project Manager is responsible for delivering a completed project on time, on specification, on budget and provides completed documentation. The PM will manage the project from kick-off to post mortem, working with the client and Account Management to clarify program design and details. The ideal candidate will have either online, and/or traditional Direct Marketing agency experience.

Project Management executes the strategy that supports service delivery, client profitability, and client satisfaction, and makes use of best practices across clients.

General responsibilities:

? May be responsible for managing up to 2 Associate Project Managers

? Works with multi-functional team defining the overall scope of a project

? Develops a sound implementation plan which meets project strategy while considering both budget and timing.

? Coordinates with other team members to monitor ongoing progress and make adjustments when required

? Pro-actively identifies project issues/problems, assists in issue/problem resolution and provides project updates

? Manages the project lifecycle from inception to completion

? Provides concise and appropriate feedback on project inputs, outputs, internal processes, and quality assurance measures to the appropriate functional groups.

? Serves as a client-facing role supporting the business objectives and delivery.

? Maintains a solid understanding of performance metrics, creative development, and technology implementation.

? Comprehensive understanding of the latest trends in direct marketing practices

 

? Familiarity with full scope management including strategy, design and implementation of projects.

Financial Responsibilities

? Develops estimates, scope and timelines for all projects.

? Tracks ongoing costs throughout project lifecycle, and reconciles estimates to actuals on all projects.

? Develops and ensures potential mitigation strategies are implemented to ensure seamless project delivery.

? Ensures all QA has been performed and approves completeness of project deliverables

? Ensures that project resource allocation are accurate and in line with project estimated budgets

? Escalates and outlines business investment opportunities for the Account team and senior management for client engagements

? Manages internal and client expectations as it relates to project scope

Documentation:

? Gathers technical and other specifications from client and/or account management and/or discipline lead

? Manages the issue logging and management process over the life of an engagement

? Writes Statement of Work documents, specification documents, and develops project plans

? Provides ongoing feedback and involvement in ongoing operational improvement activities

Requirements:

? BS / BA Degree

? Minimum requirements include 2-6 years professional work experience. At least 2 in interactive or development areas.

? Ability to manage projects in a fully competent, autonomous manner from initiation through completion; concentration in a marketing or technology environment

? Solid understanding of analytics, creative development, and internet technology implementation.

 ? Comprehensive understanding of the latest trends in both the traditional and interactive marketing industries including but not limited to e-mail, web development, direct mail and print

? Solid PC skills and Microsoft software (MS Project, Visio, Word, Excel, Email packages)

? Familiarity with full scope account management including strategy, design and implementation of projects.