Associate, Project Manager Milestones

LA28 (Web) • Los Angeles, CA

3d • $69,000 - $75,000 • Onsite

About The Position

LA28 is designing the future of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, and the Brand Design team is at the heart of that transformation. We are visionaries building the unexpected, grounded in the creative spirit of Los Angeles. With Games time fast approaching, our team is hard at work executing on every creative detail. We are looking for an Associate Project Manager to help guide the way for successful delivery. Reporting to the Manager, Project Manager — Milestones, this individual will play a critical role in supporting the development of design assets across multiple creative verticals. With a keen understanding of creative processes, they will independently manage projects from intake to delivery, driving timelines, supporting development workflows, and ensuring smooth collaboration with stakeholders across the organization. This role will bring guidance and clarity to projects across brand, motion, and 3D environmental deliverables. It requires the ability to balance multiple projects in varying stages of development simultaneously, ensuring requirements and executional expectations are met for each asset. Positioned for a wide creative reach, each day will offer new opportunities for this individual to build expertise in a variety of disciplines and become a trusted source of truth for teams throughout the Games.

Requirements

• Minimum 3+ years of hands-on experience in project management in either an in-house or agency setting
• Thorough understanding of creative processes from concept to execution
• Strong planning and organizational skills with an ability to manage multiple projects in various stages of completion simultaneously, balancing shifting levels of priority
• Skilled in stakeholder management across cross-functional partners, setting timelines, identifying dependencies, and driving work forward to meet deadlines
• Proactive problem solver with an eye for risk assessment and a bias toward action
• Proficient in Smartsheet or similar project management tools (Asana, Wrike, Workfront)
• Working knowledge of creative tools such as Adobe Creative Cloud and Figma
• Comfortable in a Microsoft environment including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
• Ability to foster trusting relationships with teammates, cross-functional partners, and stakeholders
• Capable of working independently and proactive in communicating project statuses, surfacing blockers, and keeping involved team members aligned
• Naturally organized with a systematic approach to using structured workflows and managing project documentation
• Excellent verbal and written communication, able to clearly and concisely convey information across audiences
• A passion for design, culture, and the power of creative storytelling at a global scale

Responsibilities

• Independently manage projects from beginning to end, ensuring all project requirements are met and timelines stay on track
• Lead project intake sessions and guide conversations to capture and consolidate details, requirements, and timing for entry into the project tracker
• Build workback schedules and project plans reflecting the development processes for the different creative verticals, being mindful of the requirements for each discipline
• Exercise knowledge of project tiering, resource availability, and team capabilities to ensure project requests are submitted with proper lead times and are within the scope of the team
• Use project management tools to track statuses, record and report important updates, and monitor project health
• Proactively assess projects for risks and flag issues and potential solutions before they become delays
• Guide review processes with stakeholders, clearly communicating the focus of the reviews and what feedback is needed, and ensuring consolidated notes are received and distributed on schedule

Benefits

• The annual base salary range for this position is $69,000.00 - $75,000.00.
• LA28 is committed to operating fair and unbiased recruitment procedures allowing all applicants an equal opportunity for employment, free from discrimination on the basis of religion, race, sex, age, sexual orientation, disability, color, ethnic or national origin, or any other classification as may be protected by applicable law.
• We strive to build a team that is diverse, inclusive and encourages qualified candidates of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities to apply.
• We will consider all qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with local law.
• We assess applications based on relevant skills, education, and experience a candidate can add to our team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree