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Senior Project Manager
| Company | RAPP |
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| Location | Detroit, MI, USA |
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| Salary | $75000 – $92000 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
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| Experience Level | Senior |
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Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience required.
- 5+ years of experience in CRM and 360 campaign management, i.e. digital, direct mail, video, radio, etc. at an advertising agency at a media, direct marketing or interactive advertising agency.
- Experience in managing cross-discipline teams including strategy, creative and technology.
- Experience in multiplatform content extensions and original content production.
- Working knowledge & understanding of web technologies, including HTML, DHTML, etc.
- Working knowledge of email deployment, and campaign management systems such as Salesforce Marketing Cloud.
- Working knowledge of print production/ execution process a plus.
- Experience in the automotive industry is a plus.
- Possess an established track record of successful accomplishment with clients / teams.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office products, including MS Project and Teams
- Experience with WorkFront, JIRA or related PM systems a plus.
- Have strong organizational skills and be detailed-oriented / stickler for details.
- Have strong written and communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Keeps projects moving forward smoothly, develops project plans for new work, ensures that creative can be produced within specified timeframes, efficiently manages + communicates milestones throughout the project lifecycle, proactively mitigates risks and comfortable adapting to changes from inception to delivery of projects.
- Manages account/project-related meetings including weekly account status meetings, internal reviews, etc. Issues and or ensure issuance of timely contract reports.
- Tracks budget for projects, ensures deliverables can be produced within specified budgets, proactively identifies any risks and escalates needs to business / agency leads to be addressed.
- Aligns the project team to the work to ensure resources are available and present at appropriate times throughout the project lifecycle.
- Responsible for maintaining the required level of quality through every step of the delivery process.
- Manages simultaneous projects within budgetary and schedule constraints.
- Collaborates with disciplines across the agency to deliver the highest quality of work
- If assigned, capable of mentoring junior team members of the best practices of the agency and project management.
- Builds respectful, strong working relationships with internal team(s) from Business Leadership to execution resources on a project, as well as external partners and vendors.
- Builds respectful, strong working relationships when applicable with client(s). Ensure understanding and adherence to agency process.
- Optimizes production workflows and processes with a goal of constant improvement.
- Proficient with programs such as the Office 360 suite: Visio, Excel, PPT and MS Project, and Teams.
- Experience with project management/workflow tools a plus (specifically WorkFront, JIRA)
- Leads efficient meetings and conference calls. Ensures timely conference notes and action steps taken.
- Is a champion of the agency process and quality work. Ensures adherence by all parties.
- Is versed in mainstream process methodologies including waterfall and agile.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in the automotive industry is a plus.
- Working knowledge of print production/ execution process a plus.
- Experience with WorkFront, JIRA or related PM systems a plus.
