Project Manager

160over90; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

160over90 is seeking a Project Manager to join the Advertising & Branding team in Philadelphia. You will manage day-to-day projects across a designated book of business, guiding teams to deliver on time, within budget and to spec.

You’ll solve problems, navigate roadblocks, and ensure quality work across Creative, Account, and Strategy. In this fast-paced agency setting, you’ll thrive on collaboration, maintain schedules, monitor scope, and communicate clearly with stakeholders to keep trains on

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal communication and relationship management with clients and internal teams.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced agency setting.
• Comfort with cross-functional collaboration across Creative, Account, Strategy teams.

Responsibilities

• Partner with creative directors and account managers to manage a set book of clients and projects.
• Build schedules and work plans that adhere to agency best practices and adjust processes as needed.
• Collaborate with core team members to execute work plans within timelines and budgets.

Skills

People skills

Communication

Relationship building

Time management

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Who We Are:

160over90 is an award-winning global marketing agency which forges stronger human connections and creates shared moments where people feel something real. With 800 thinkers, doers, and makers across every cultural corner of the world, the agency offers a full-service, channel-agnostic approach and a deep connection to the people, places, and properties that drive the conversation of tomorrow. 160over90 works with leading brands including AB InBev, Amazon, Coca-Cola, DP World, Macy’s, Marriott International, McDonald’s, Verizon and Visa. 160over90 is part of WME Group, a global representation business comprising the world’s leading talent, intellectual property and brands.

The Role and What You’ll Do:

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 areprofessionalproblem 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 trainsgo off the tracks and general havoc ensues.

Responsibilities:

• Partner withcreative directors & account managersto manage a set book of clients and projects
• Builds schedules and work plans that adhere to agency best practices;modifyprocess ifappropriateand necessarytomeet delivery requirements
• Work alongside key “core” team members (Creative, Account, Strategy) to executework plans without compromising overall timelinesandbudgets, and most importantly, thequality ofour 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 timelinesas well as proactivelyproject overages & develop plans to mitigate
• Audit project team time submissions for accuracy
• Enforce agency process and manage the quality assurance of all projects
• Lead processportionof kickoff meetingsinclusiveof contributing timeline & deliverable outlines
• Author and own weekly status documents
• Lead internal status meetings with core team members
• Ensure that all informationisprovidedtothe team tocomplete project tasks, with proactive follow throughconfirmingteam members are meeting delivery expectations
• Elevate internal and external issuesthat potentially compromise project successtoappropriate managers
• Act asthe keeper of our project management portal, consistently finding ways to use our tool to its fullest potential
• Assistin theallocation and audit of our creative resources alongside ourVP of Operations & Senior Director of Project Management

You Have These:

• Natural “people person” who can work across a wider 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 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

How we work:

160over90 is at the center of sports, media, entertainment, and fashion and is a largely relationship-based business. To foster an environment of collaboration, develop our future talent, and build on relationships across leadership, peers, and teams, we work from the office 4 days per week. We see immeasurable value internally and throughout the core of the businesses we support.

Don’t meet every single requirement? We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

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160/90 is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that encourages applications from qualified, eligible candidates from all backgrounds and life experiences regardless of race, gender identity, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, or belief.