Marketing Traffic/Project Manager

Acara • Buffalo, NY

122d • $60,000 - $65,000

About The Position

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Traffic/Project Manager to join our marketing department. This role is critical in ensuring the smooth flow of projects through their lifecycle, from initial briefing to final delivery. The Traffic/Project Manager will coordinate between creative teams, digital specialists, and external partners to keep timelines, budgets, and deliverables on track.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Project Management, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3+ years of experience in project management, traffic management, or operations within a marketing, creative, or advertising agency.

Nice To Haves

• Strong understanding of marketing, creative, and digital production processes.
• Proficiency with project management software (e.g., Asana, or Monday.com).
• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Proven problem-solving skills with the ability to remain calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day workflow of projects, ensuring deadlines and milestones are met across multiple accounts.
• Serve as the central point of contact between internal teams (creative, strategy, digital, production, and account services).
• Develop, manage, and monitor project schedules, resourcing, and deliverables.
• Facilitate project kick-offs, stand-ups, and status meetings to ensure alignment.
• Monitor workloads, assign tasks, and balance priorities across departments.
• Identify bottlenecks, risks, and resource conflicts, proactively solving issues to keep projects moving.
• Track budgets, hours, and expenses, escalating any variances to leadership.
• Maintain and improve project management systems, tools, and processes for efficiency.
• Ensure agency quality standards are met before work is delivered to clients.
• Support leadership in capacity planning, forecasting, and resource allocation.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree