Associate Project Manager, Project Management

Quad/Graphics; New Jersey; On-site; USD 46,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Prescription coverage

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement savings

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Job summary

Rise, a full-service media agency, is seeking an Associate Project Manager to support digital marketing programs and manage timelines from inception to execution. The role operates within the PMO, coordinating cross-functional teams to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery for a variety of campaigns.

Based onsite in Keasbey, NJ, the candidate should bring 1–3 years of agency PM experience, strong organizational skills, and proficiency with Office Suite; familiarity with PM tools such as Workfront

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 1–3 years of integrated project management experience in an agency setting preferred.
• Experience with digital marketing campaigns and PM tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage timelines for digital marketing and development projects across multiple initiatives.
• Serve as the day-to-day management and communication liaison between internal teams and clients; clear blockers and track requests.
• Support internal production and content editing teams to align resources and meet client deliverables on time and budget.
• Be detail-oriented, provide thoughtful answers, and apply lessons learned to improve future projects.

Skills

Multitasking

Time management

Problem solving

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Adobe Creative Suite

Workfront

Monday.com

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Rise is an award-winning, full-service Media Agency of Record that is backed by data and powered by people. We create omnichannel experiences using our proprietary tech stack and advanced analytics capabilities to help solve the unique struggles brands face today. This approach, with transparency at its core, specializes in omnichannel media, commerce and retail media, advanced in-home media, as well as content and creator marketing.

We offer 'Risers' the opportunity to work in an ever-evolving industry that will foster learning and development, provide an innovative work environment with diverse projects and clients, career advancement paths a collaborative team environment, corporate social responsibility initiatives, an inclusive and diverse culture, plus association with a reputable media agency. We're looking for talent like you who can continue to elevate our work and culture.

General Purpose of Job

The Associate Project Manager works in conjunction with all teams to fulfill digital and Internet marketing programs for clients, including media campaign launches, implementations, and other digital initiatives. This person is a key member of the Project Management Office (PMO) and acts as the hub across all disciplines from project inception through final execution. This role ensures consistent, on-time production and execution of agency work, supporting project managers and agency processes as needed. The Associate Project Manager will have excellent organizational and time management skills, a service-oriented, positive attitude, and an appreciation for business realities and deadlines.

This position will be based onsite in Keasbey, NJ.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management & Execution

Develop and manage timelines for digital marketing and development projects. Manage a multitude of smaller to medium projects, ranging from traditional print/collateral to digital and social media. Wrangle scope, timelines, and budgets to ensure projects are delivered on time and flawlessly.

Communication & Collaboration

Serve as a day-to-day management and communication liaison between internal teams and clients. Ensure clear and thorough communication across the project team, proactively clearing blockers. Track and prioritize all client requests and deliverables, creating visibility and transparency into the progress of work.

Team Support

Work with the team to ensure client deliverables are met on time and on budget, including adherence to internal processes and estimated hours. Act as a true partner to internal production and content editing teams to ensure all creative resources are aligned.

Problem-Solving & Quality

Be detail-oriented to ensure all work is client-ready. Anticipate client and team questions and provide thoughtful answers and solutions. Go above and beyond the call of duty to delight the client and deliver excellent service. Identify and employ lessons learned to ensure each subsequent project is more successful than the last.

Job Requirements

Education: Bachelor's degree required.
Experience: 1-3 years of integrated project management experience in an agency setting is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Solid organizational skills, including multitasking and time management.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, sometimes high-pressure environment while adapting to change.
• Exceptional problem-resolution skills, including the ability to think creatively for solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, and a basic knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite and project management methodologies. Workfront and Monday.com experience is a definite plus!
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a collaborative environment.
• Self-motivated, ambitious, and results-oriented.
  

Employees can be expected to be paid an annualized salary range of $45,740-60,000 based on variations in knowledge, skills, experience, and market conditions.

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Benefits

We offer comprehensive benefits for eligible employees including medical, prescription, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement savings, paid time off, holidays and additional benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Rise and Quad are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We are committed to creating a place of belonging - a space where employees do not need to sacrifice who they are to exist and grow in our workplace. Rise and Quad do not discriminate on any unlawful basis including race, religion, color, national origin, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Rise and Quad also prohibit harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.

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