One of Wripple's clients is looking for a Marketing Project Manager to join their team in Orlando. As Project Manager, you would manage all client campaigns through the project lifecycle, including scoping projects and timelines, creating estimates, as well as managing budgets and work-back schedules. Facilitate consistent communication between the agency's Creative, Project Management and Account Management teams, assuring the on-time delivery of all client campaigns to ensure they remain on-budget, on-time and on-quality (tactical).
The Project Manager works closely with vendors/contractors assigned to their campaigns, managing them within scope and budget, as well as assuring their elements are executed on-quality (tactical) and on-time in support of the overarching campaign deliverables. An effective problem solver on a day-to-day basis, the Project Manager must be adept at anticipating problems and recognizing opportunities to realize efficiencies and minimize scope creep and budget waste.
This is a full-time, contract opportunity (40 hrs/week), for 7 months. This is a Hybrid role, requiring 3 days in-office and 2 days remote; therefore, we are looking for candidates in the Orlando, Florida area only.
Responsibilities: • Leads Project kickoff, presenting key deliverables, initial Spec Sheets, timelines + budgets • Monitors project budgets + schedules daily • Catches project scope creep • Accountable for staying within agreed upon budget and informing all parties of any changes to scope/assumptions/issues that arise • Manages + updates project work-back schedules • Identifies and proactively resolves any deliverables that might fall behind schedule • Manages tactical quality of all client partner deliverables (specs) • Ensures smooth handoff of deliverables from Creative Services to partnering departments • Responsible for the consistent successful facilitation of project(s) from estimation through launch and maintenance • Manages project transactions (reviews and adjusts) on a weekly basis • Manages all projects on-quality (tactical), on-time and on-budget • Facilitates estimate development and confirmation of vendor(s) selection and final production schedules for print and production work with Purchasing and when necessary the Studio Print Manager • Ensures hand off of print/production ready files to vendor(s) for production, with Print Production manager where necessary • Ensures all project outside costs are accurately represented in WorkFront • Ensure all project outside costs are accurately coded and represented in internal billing systems (i.e. SNAP, SRM, Versa)
Other duties: Based upon the Agency Account Mapping, this may include assumed responsibilities and tasks associated with other roles that may report up to the Sr. Project Manager, including, but not limited to: Project Manager and/or Project Coordinator (per the • Understand and actively participate in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established Client policy, procedures, training and team member involvement activities. • Perform other duties as assigned. • Alert Senior Management team of any potential concerns or issues with meeting key client deliverables due to resourcing. • Monitor day to day project activities and resourcing, identifying potential instances of underutilization and actively work with the Practice Leaders to address and solve those issues. • Arrange weekly meetings with Professional Services Management team to discuss all active projects and potential new business as well as to stay informed of potential issues such as resource and change control matters.
Qualifications: • At least 5+ years experience in corporate environment with focus on developing marketing and advertising messaging strategies and overseeing tactical execution. • Candidate must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite programs, including but not limited to Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Strong understanding and proven experience with creative workflows for print, video & digital production required. • Bachelor's degree from accredited college or university required. Preferred degree disciplines: Marketing, Communications, Marketing/Mass Communications, Advertising, Project Management, Business, Organizational Management, Graphic Design, Art Design • Position is based in Orlando, FL, hybrid work environment (3 days in office, 2 days remote) • Consistent attendance is a job requirement.
Preferred Qualifications: • Experience with project management workflow software (Workamajig, Basecamp, Workfront, MS Project, etc.) a plus, Workamajig/WorkFront strongly preferred. Proficiency or working knowledge of MAC OS and Adobe Creative Suite also a plus, but not required. • Experience with in-house creative agency or marketing/advertising is strongly preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience. • PMP or any other Project Management certifications a plus • Advanced project management skills, including strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple demands simultaneously in fast paced environment. • Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving abilities. • Thorough understanding of studio/graphic arts and creative workflow processes.
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