Project Manager

The Shipyard•Columbus, OH

14d•$71,340 - $82,270•Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for a smart, experienced, and motivated Project Manager to join our Columbus, OH team. The Project Manager loves collaborating with partners, inspiring creative solutions, driving progress, evolving processes, and seeks the feeling of getting things accomplished in the most strategic way possible. As Project Manager, you play a central role in delivering world-class work, connectors across the business, working with teams towards shared goals. This role establishes trust and will ensure that we build a future of success for the Agency and our clients. This also means serving as a key player through inspired internal connection that is on time, on budget, while embracing new ways of problem-solving. This is a hybrid work from home/office position (in-office attendance is required on Tuesdays & Thursdays) and the candidate must live near Columbus, OH. At The Shipyard, we know that it's your unique talents, backgrounds, and perspectives that make you who you are, just like our team, who come from various career paths and experiences. We believe we can't be truly diverse without bringing your most authentic self to the agency. Studies show that people from marginalized communities may not always apply for positions if they don't meet every single requirement in a job posting. At The Shipyard, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the requirements. We believe that your passion for what we stand for — our values and purpose — is just as important as meeting every checkbox.

Requirements

2+ years of experience in a Project Management role
1-2 years managing projects in an Agency environment
Strong knowledge of project management principles and methodologies, or immediate desire to learn these methodologies
Demonstrated ability to organize and lead the efforts of a team of designers, developers, and business stakeholders
Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint)
Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to interact professionally with all levels of the organization
Must be detail-oriented and have proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Demonstrated initiative and follow-through, and a great record of delivering successful projects
Strong customer service skills
Ability to lead projects with teams and stakeholders across locations
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for visa sponsorship

Responsibilities

Primary point of contact on all project-related elements – opening, archiving & retrospectives
Identify, input, and submit all project needs into Monday.com at the start of every project
Responsible for leading Internal Status and appropriate distribution of Reports to teams
Key player in ensuring expectations are clearly articulated with to turn ideas into reality
Coordinate internal departments involved in the development and implementation of ongoing projects, seeking efficiencies in internal workflow
Responsible for developing, maintaining, and escalating a strong two-way communication channel between Program Director, ensuring Program Director is aware of direction, challenges, and required decisions or guidance
Collaborative planning through orchestrating workflows, ensuring project plans reflect the collective expertise of the team
Present process, project health (budget, timelines, resources), and plans
Approach challenges from a solution-oriented mindset, leaning into tools and methodology
Development, execution, and maintenance of Estimate Workbooks
Partner with Program Lead for Scoping as necessary
Speak to project budgets, timelines, and resources based on familiarity of project management
Active desire to understand internal dynamics and seek moments for continuous learning

Benefits

Open PTO
40 hours of paid sick time (annually)
Flexible work hours and remote work
Paid holidays + holiday closure between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day
Company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
Life insurance and disability benefits
401k program with employer matching
6 weeks paid parental leave
Employee bonus referrals
Company-provided snacks and beverages (yes, beer/wine included)
The overall target range of base compensation for this role is $71,340 - $82,270. Compensation offered will be determined by additional factors such as location and experience