Project Manager

160over90•Philadelphia, PA

15d•Hybrid

About The Position

160over90 is seeking a Project Manager to join the Advertising & Branding team based in Philadelphia. This role will be responsible for managing day-to-day projects across a designated book of business. They are professional problem solvers with a knack for navigating roadblocks and offering creative solutions. They guide project teams to meet milestones and deliver work on time, within budget and to project specifications, serving as a critical member of our “core” team structure. Without them, the trains go off the tracks and general havoc ensues.

Requirements

Natural “people person” who can work across a wide range of personalities
Exude confidence and possess a go-getter attitude with zero ego
Ability to manage expectations and build stellar relationships with agency teams
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
Ability to handle high pressure situations with flexibility and ease
Time management, prioritization and organization are at your core
Proficient understanding of the creative process, understanding of cross-department processes a plus (digital/video/print production, media planning/buying, etc.)
Minimum of 2-3 years in a creative or agency environment with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment

Responsibilities

Partner with creative directors & account managers to manage a set book of clients and projects
Build schedules and work plans that adhere to agency best practices; modify process if appropriate and necessary to meet delivery requirements
Work alongside key “core” team members (Creative, Account, Strategy) to execute work plans without compromising overall timelines and budgets, and most importantly, the quality of our work product
Manage and adjust processes to ensure that projects deliver on time and within estimated hours/budget (including variance)
Monitor scope changes and document potential impact to budget and timelines as well as proactively project overages & develop plans to mitigate
Audit project team time submissions for accuracy
Enforce agency process and manage the quality assurance of all projects
Lead process portion of kickoff meetings inclusive of contributing timeline & deliverable outlines
Author and own weekly status documents
Lead internal status meetings with core team members
Ensure that all information is provided to the team to complete project tasks, with proactive follow through confirming team members are meeting delivery expectations
Elevate internal and external issues that potentially compromise project success to appropriate managers
Act as the keeper of our project management portal, consistently finding ways to use our tool to its fullest potential
Assist in the allocation and audit of our creative resources alongside our VP of Operations & Senior Director of Project Management