Project Manager

Global Sports Jobs Limited; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The TEAM operates at the epicentre of sports, music and entertainment. THE·TEAM seeks a Project Manager to oversee print fabrication projects across Sales, Solutions, Design, Production and Installation, from scope through flawless delivery.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years in print project management or experiential marketing, with strong Excel skills and the ability to manage complex timelines and budgets. Travel is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Project Management, Business Administration or related field.
• 2+ years in print project management or experiential marketing projects.
• Proficiency with Excel and MS Office.
• Ability to learn company workflows for print and fabrication processes.
• Strong risk assessment and proactive problem-solving for internal/external partners.
• Comfortable in high-pressure environments and managing complex challenges.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with clients.
• Owns projects from inception to completion.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and timelines.
• Willingness to work non-standard hours and travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Engage clients through weekly meetings and daily touchpoints.
• Manage budgets from $5k to $2.5m+ and ensure client specifications are met.
• Coordinate with sales, design, and production teams for timely completion.
• Assess client needs to determine manufacturing and installation requirements.
• Develop and oversee timelines from manufacturing to delivery and installation.
• Supervise vendors and subcontractors on-site.
• Provide weekly project status reports to management.
• Maintain coordination across departments for quality and on-time delivery.
• Communicate progress updates as needed.
• Travel for site surveys and installations, up to 4 weeks per trip.

Skills

Project management

Client relationship management

Time management

Problem solving

Experiential marketing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Project Management or related

Tools

Excel

Smartsheets

Corebridge

Job description

About the Role

The Project Manager oversees projects involving print and fabrication elements, working directly with departments such as Sales, Solutions, Design, Production, and Installation. The role requires clear communication, strategic planning, estimating project opportunities based on scope, and ensuring flawless execution of deliverables from start to finish. The Project Manager maintains ownership of the project once contracted, coordinating with subject matter experts across departments. An in-depth understanding of print substrates, installation processes, and manufacturing is crucial for this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Engage directly with clients through weekly meetings and daily touchpoints via phone, email, and video calls.
• Uphold high-quality standards and ensure adherence to client specifications while managing budgets ranging from $5k to $2.5m+.
• Collaborate with sales, graphic and mechanical designers, and production teams to ensure timely project completion.
• Evaluate project solutions based on client needs and site assessments to determine precise manufacturing and installation requirements, taking the lead once the project is contracted.
• Develop and oversee project timelines from manufacturing to delivery and installation in collaboration with the Solutions Group.
• Supervise vendors, external partners, and subcontractors on-site.
• Submit weekly project status reports to management.
• Maintain close coordination with departments to ensure high-quality and punctual project deliveries.
• Regularly communicate project updates and progress as necessary.
• Travel for site surveys, installation oversight, and client interactions, with trips lasting up to 4 weeks.
• Execute all designated responsibilities and perform other duties as assigned.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Project Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in print project management and/or agency experience on experiential marketing projects.
• Proficiency in Excel and other MS programs.
• Ability to become proficient in the company's project workflows, including print, fabrication processes and internal standards.
• Ability to analyse challenges, determine risk and assumptions, and proactively offer solutions to both internal and external partners.
• Ability to excel in high-pressure situations and embrace complex challenges.
• Ability to engage directly with clients across various communication channels, including face-to-face interactions.
• Ability to establish and nurture strong relationships with clients and partners.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Full ownership and accountability of projects, from inception to completion.
• Understanding of scope of work and ability to time-manage and prioritise multiple projects.
• Ability to adapt and manage multiple tasks efficiently in a dynamic setting.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Readiness to work non-standard hours, including evenings, weekends and holidays as the role demands.
• Ability to work in a normal office environment attached to a manufacturing warehouse.

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of substrates and production processes is highly desirable.
• Experience with Corebridge and Smartsheets is a plus.

Workplace

• Normal office environment attached to a manufacturing warehouse.

About the Company

THE·TEAM operates at the epicentre of sports, music and entertainment, serving talent, brands and properties on a global scale. Headquartered in Los Angeles, THE·TEAM's presence spans 28 countries and more than 70 cities.