Project Manager

Wildtype•New York, NY

8h•Onsite

About The Position

Wildtype runs like no other. As the most Agile full-service agency in healthcare, we aren’t beholden to ritual. Powered by diverse ideas, knowledge, and people, our unique creative process is a force of nature, removing obstacles between brand and growth in wild new ways. The Project Manager is the center of gravity on every project, grounding the team and guiding them toward success. This role requires courage and steadfastness in advocating for colleagues, balancing their needs with business demands. You are a strategic problem solver who spots solutions, increases efficiency, and keeps projects moving. As a master of process, you rise above blind enforcement, never losing sight of the goal, and excel at uniting and engaging people to achieve productive and successful results.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree required or comparable work experience
3 years of project management experience within the advertising industry across multichannel media projects
Strong communication and presentation skills
Strong computer skills, including MRL submission software

Nice To Haves

Healthcare and/or pharmaceutical experience a plus
Ideally, candidate will have 2 years’ experience in digital project management

Responsibilities

Motivate the team by doing the right thing, displaying a high level of respect, positivity, and accountability
Make decisions based on lessons learned, as well as recommendations from team members close to the project
Create an environment of learning and mentorship for junior members of the team
Manage conflict with a focus on identifying solutions
Feel confident in asking for help and escalating issues or concerns appropriately
Manage your team’s adherence to the agency workflow, ensuring all projects are effectively executed and delivered successfully according to client expectations
Lead Hot Sheet meetings as well as internal and client status meetings
Communicate goals and priorities, ensuring tasks are accomplished on time, on budget, and error-free
Develop strong instincts when it comes to employing flexibility within the process
Work with team to create appropriate job estimates while managing the project financials throughout the course of the job
Work closely with team leaders to determine internal resource and financial allocations, and ensure that all jobs are managed on budget, on time, and within scope
Exhibit strong decision-making skills during both internal and external finance meetings to contribute to the overall health of the business
Employ a strategic approach when troubleshooting issues related to timelines and budgets to balance internal resources and client expectations
Be proactive in planning ahead for all possible scenarios
Share best practices for agency process and workflow based on your successes and learnings
Exhibit a strong level of emotional intelligence in your daily interactions (internal and external)
Determine when a conflict needs to be escalated and when it can be handled directly
Act as peacemaker when necessary, using your position of neutrality to help the team come up with strong solutions while respecting different perspectives