Project Manager

LG&P Agency; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

LG&P Agency is seeking a Project Manager to lead planning, execution, and delivery across multiple complex programs. The role focuses on timeline, quality, risk reduction and cost control for successful deployments with our customers.

The position requires strong analytical abilities, leadership, and the capacity to guide projects from inception to completion in a fast-paced environment. Domestic and international travel may be required as projects evolve.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of related experience
• Self-confident and takes initiative
• Ability to lead and manage multiple initiatives
• Freedom to take charge of your own assignments

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with senior management to define project scope, goals, and deliverables.
• Estimate and secure resources (materials, personnel, vendor support) to achieve goals.
• Develop detailed project plans with internal costing, timelines and milestones.
• Engage cross-functional teams and stakeholders to ensure project success.
• Monitor changes in scope with a risk management plan and adjust plans.
• Manage internal and external communications and distribute status reports.
• Develop and monitor project development budgets and ensure on-budget delivery.

Skills

Strategic planning

Project management

Risk management

Cross-functional teamwork

Vendor management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Project management software

Job description

At LG\&P, we create engaging retail experiences for leading global brands. As a Project Manager, you'll be part of a collaborative team leading the planning, execution, and delivery of multiple high-impact programs. Every project is different and serves as an opportunity to innovate, learn, and grow.

About the Role

LG\&P is seeking a Project Manager who is responsible for the successful planning, execution, and monitoring of multiple highly complex projects simultaneously. The primary focus of this role is managing timeline, quality, risk reduction, and cost control across programs to ensure successful deployments for our customers.

This role requires strong analytical and technical abilities and demands fast, but carefully thought-out results. Strong leadership and control of the work process from beginning to end is necessary. The job centers around developing new ideas, systems, and technology, as well as analyzing and improving on existing ones. A high level of expertise is expected, along with the ability to spot and correct errors. Work must be done right and quickly, while always focusing on accomplishing the goal and demanding the highest quality work from team members. This is a fast-paced environment that involves leading and controlling multiple projects simultaneously.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with senior management to define project scope, goals, and deliverables.
• Estimate and secure the resources (materials, personnel, vendor support, etc.) needed to achieve project goals.
• Define project success criteria and disseminate them to relevant parties/departments throughout the project life cycle.
• Develop detailed, formal project plans, including internal costing, customer estimates, and timelines.
• Engage all cross-functional teams and outside stakeholders to ensure project success.
• Monitor and manage changes in project scope with a risk management plan.
• Identify potential problems that may affect defined deliverables.
• Develop and implement contingency plans.
• Manage internal and external project communications.
• Develop and distribute status reports and other internal & external reporting documents.
• Develop and monitor project development budgets.
• Assure projects come in on budget, on-time, and deliver defined margin / ROI.
• Identify and resolve variances to budgets and/or timelines.
• Develop and manage project timelines (internal and external).
• Identify key milestones.
• Manage project dependencies and critical path.
• Delegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel.
• Occasional participation in brand and retail installs, as well as brand and retail customer meetings/reviews.
• Assist with the mentoring/training of other members of the Project Management team when requested.

Skills

• Big picture, strategic decisions, well thought out and analyzed.
• Critical thinking with excellent organization skills.
• Proven working knowledge of project management methodologies.
• Self-motivated with strong analytical ability and attention to detail.
• Relationship building skills, with vendors and associates.
• Creative mindset for troubleshooting situations.
• Flexible, solution-based, and adaptable to changing circumstances.
• Strong leadership and strong solution-based decision-making skills.
• Ability to travel, as necessary both domestically and internationally.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office skills, including Excel.

Requirements

• 3+ years of related experience
• Self-confident
• Take the initiative
• Freedom to take charge of your own assignments