Marketing Project Manager

NBCUniversal • Universal City, CA

365d • $85,000 - $105,000

About The Position

The Project Manager is responsible for managing all client campaigns through the project lifecycle, including scoping projects and timelines, creating estimates, and managing budgets and work-back schedules. This role requires facilitating consistent communication between the agency's Creative, Project Management, and Account Management teams to ensure the on-time delivery of all client campaigns while maintaining budget and quality standards. The Project Manager will work closely with vendors and contractors, ensuring that all elements are executed on-time and within scope and budget. They must be effective problem solvers, adept at anticipating issues and recognizing opportunities for efficiency.

Requirements

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite programs, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong understanding and proven experience with creative workflows for print, video, and digital production.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university required, preferably in Marketing, Communications, Advertising, Project Management, or related fields.
• 2+ years of experience in a corporate environment focusing on marketing and advertising messaging strategies.
• Experience managing at least one direct report is preferable.
• Experience with project management workflow software, preferably Workfront.
• Proficiency or working knowledge of MAC OS and Adobe Creative Suite is a plus.

Nice To Haves

• PMP or any other Project Management certifications.
• Advanced project management skills with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Thorough understanding of studio/graphic arts and creative workflow processes.
• Strong working knowledge of print production processes and techniques.
• Strong working knowledge of digital development and production processes.
• Strong working knowledge of video production processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead project kickoff, presenting key deliverables, initial Spec Sheets, timelines, and budgets.
• Monitor project budgets and schedules daily.
• Catch project scope creep.
• Stay within agreed upon budget and inform all parties of any changes to scope/assumptions/issues that arise.
• Manage and update project work-back schedules.
• Identify and proactively resolve any deliverables that might fall behind schedule.
• Manage tactical quality of all client partner deliverables.
• Ensure smooth handoff of deliverables from Creative Services to IMCD and IT departments.
• Facilitate estimate development and confirmation of vendor selection and final production schedules.
• Ensure handoff of print/production ready files to vendors for production.
• Manage project transactions on a weekly basis.
• 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.
• Arrange weekly meetings with Professional Services Management team to discuss all active projects.
• Understand and actively participate in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k).
• Paid leave.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Variety of discounts and perks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Broadcasting and Content Providers
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees