Marketing Project Manager - US

What We Need

Overview:

WE is looking for a bright and driven Project Manager—a flawless executor, a structural mastermind, the kind of person who plots out itineraries and budgets in his or her spare time. The Project Manager will oversee a range of projects of varying complexity, and work closely with several internal teams to manage all global marketing’s various technical, creative and marketing needs. Our ideal candidate? Someone who’s a born communicator and meticulous planner, comfortable with web development processes and project management methodology, and fluent in good old-fashioned getting stuff done (aka scrappy).

What you'll be doing

Responsibilities:

Planning

Demonstrates an understanding of the agency’s business, needs, expectations and requirements

Collaborates with agency marketing team to identify approach, deliverables, schedule and tools to deliver within established timeline and budget

Works with agency marketing team to estimate costs, timing, and schedules relating to each portion of the project stages: discovery, research, strategy, functional design, visual design, technology requirements, etc., utilizing planning and process tools

Project Execution

Coordinates all project activities and stages with agency marketing team to ensure tasks are completed appropriately and according to schedule and strategy. Tasks include debriefs, status check-ins, agency marketing team and stakeholder reviews, etc.

Communicates actions and next steps clearly via timelines, project team updates, and status reports

Develops, reviews and maintains project documentation, including status reports, project schedules, budgets, meeting summaries and review details

Maintains vendor/partner relationships pertaining to the project at hand as needed

Monitoring, Financials and Risk Management

Manages project scope to ensure projects are completed according to schedule, expectations and budget

Responsible for communicating project issues and risks to project owner, along with working with appropriate counterparts to develop solutions

Scope Resourcing

Provides recommendations on scope and project teams for incoming work to ensure the correct mix of expertise is scoped according to the project needs

Delivery and Quality Assurance

Collaborates with team to ensure the relevancy, strategy, quality and timeliness of each project deliverable

What you've been able to accomplish

Qualifications:

4-5+ years of project management experience managing multi-phased, interactive/digital projects, preferably in an agency or consulting environment

Bachelor’s degree required

PMP and PMI-ACP certification preferred

Proficient with MS Project, Microsoft Office and Basecamp a plus

Knowledgeable in web technologies, web development process and delivery solutions with creative and engineering components, media and advertising projects, digital strategy projects

Understanding of project management methodology, including the ability to identify and resolve issues, manage risk, develop detailed work plans, develop specifications, perform resource allocations, manage project financials (budget, forecast, pacing and reporting) and run team communications

Ability to work across multiple projects and with multiple project owners at once

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong organizational and time management skills

About Us

WE Communications:

WE is one of the largest communications and integrated marketing agencies in the world. We’re independent, we’re all about our people — both our clients and our employees — and we believe in the power of communications to move audiences to positive action.

For more than 30 years, we have been helping translate complex innovations into powerful, persuasive stories. Our sector expertise across key verticals — including technology, healthcare, consumer, and brand purpose — translates into insights and strategies that are informed, current and credible.

We work with companies that are embracing the ever-evolving digital world to reinvent themselves, to deliver new value to their customers or reach them in new ways and ultimately improve people’s lives.

Your Salary:

The target range of base salary in all locations within the United States for this role is $64,000 - $85,000 per year. Actual salary is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to business needs, level of responsibility, skill set, level of experience, and geographical location.

Benefits: - Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, and vision coverage - Generous time off including PTO, holidays, annual wellness break, summer Fridays and personal days - 401k plan including company match and financial wellness support - 16 weeks of paid parental leave for all employees

- 22-24 weeks paid parental leave when coupled with Short-term disability

- 2 weeks caregiver leave - Support with home office equipment - Bi-annual Wellness Credits - Monthly Technology Credit (to offset internet / phone costs) - Community Engagement Days - Learning and Development Programs for our employees

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Equal Opportunity: WE provides equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate against an employee or applicant because of age, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, or other legally protected class status.

Diversity and Inclusion: WE values a diverse and inclusive workforce and is committed to creating a workplace where everyone thrives. We promote an atmosphere in which diversity of people and ideas are welcomed and valued. Diversity includes differences in race, religion, gender identity or expression, age, lifestyle, ethnic background and sexual orientation as well as differences in experiences and ideas.

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