Project Manager - Specialty

Join the Imagine team•Burbank, CA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Imagine goes beyond print to help clients deliver game-changing visual communications from concept to delivery. The innovation teams are committed and experienced artisans. The company delivers high-quality marketing solutions in every environment and campaign. For over 30 years, The Imagine Group has been an influential and innovative visual communications company. This role specializes in project work in Theatrical standee display, 3D billboards, Fabrication and Experiential. The Project Manager is directly accountable for ensuring brand integrity and effective/efficient execution of the final product. They are accountable for specialized product deliverables and communication with clients (internal and external) on a product and technical level. This position requires total ownership of the specific product from start to finish, working collaboratively internally and externally to ensure high quality and on-time delivery that meets client and business objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
Prior experience (4-6 years) as a Project Manager or directly related experience
Management of large projects that were on tight deadlines and budget.
Strong analytical, planning, and organizational skills with an ability to manage competing demands.
Strong entrepreneurial & leadership qualities.
Exceptional interpersonal skills including collaboration and team building.
Ability to influence without authority.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills - able to interface with color, creative, engineering & product management and pull it all together into a final deliverable.
Creative approach to problem-solving with the ability to focus on details while maintaining the “big picture” view.
Able to calibrate to client brand/campaign nuances.
Computer skills - job tracking systems, Monarch, Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.
Ability to interpret - Creative Renders, CAD engineering design packets, SOW’s, PO’s, Pricing Grids, Compliance Documents
Manufacturing and Production experience - Large Format Printing (UV, Conventional, Digital), Mounting & Die Cutting, Kitting & Fulfillment.
Knowledge of various raw materials and specialized solutions – Corrugate, Metals, Plastics, Paper, Wood, lighting techniques, motorized solutions, specialized materials, etc.

Responsibilities

Manage all facets of Theatrical standee display, 3D billboards, Fabrication and Experiential from start to finish and accountable for client satisfaction.
Collaborate with Creative and Account teams to ensure brand integrity and creative intent of the final product is met.
Align with the Account team to manage client expectations and project milestones.
Collaborate with service departments leads (creative, engineering, fabrication, color, pre-press, print production, logistics, estimating and purchasing) to ensure that all services performed meet the established objectives.
Ensure all file prep work done by Color/Finishing department and Prepress departments meets quality print standards and is delivered on time and in line with the overall project schedule.
Oversee technical requirements are adhered to throughout the job.
Set & Publish production work back schedules for all deliverables within internal service departments and vendor partners.
Request project costing estimates - manage budgets and costs through the life cycle of project.
Directly manage outsourcing with vendor partners and oversee the quality (press checking) and on-time delivery of final product.
Understand and oversee manufacturing specifications including material selection to be used throughout the project.
Data entry into job tracking system, including creating job tickets, POs and shipping data.
Initiate the billing process and coordinate with accounting for progress billing and closing out of project.
Performs additional duties as assigned.