Project Manager - Creative - US Remote

DEPT®; United States; Remote; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Dental

Vision

401K

PTO

Paid company holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

DEPT® is seeking a Project Manager to oversee a workload of standard-complexity creative projects from inception to completion. You will scope, plan, and drive day-to-day deliverables while maintaining client and internal communications.

Ideal candidates have 2–4 years PM experience in an agency or creative team, with strong knowledge of digital and social media, plus excellent communication and organization to manage multiple clients and teams.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of PM experience in an agency or creative team.
• Strong working knowledge of digital creative and social media creative.
• Excellent communication, leadership, organizational, and project/time management skills.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks across multiple clients and teams.
• Flexibility with changing priorities while meeting deadlines.
• Attention to detail while seeing the bigger picture.
• Willingness and ability to learn.
• Positive attitude across accounts.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage a workload of standard-complexity projects.
• Scope projects and gather requirements.
• Manage projects end to end, flagging anything that grows in complexity or risk.
• Follow and reinforce established PM processes.
• Build, maintain, and execute on timelines.
• Set up projects and manage them within Asana.
• Vet and analyze project feedback.
• Collaborate on detailed creative briefs.
• Day-to-day liaison with clients on assigned projects.
• Track each project's status and health.

Skills

Project management

Digital creative

Social media

Communication

Leadership

Organization

Time management

Team player

Multitasking

Adaptability

Attention to detail

Learning mindset

Positive attitude

Tools

Asana

PowerPoint

Google Suite

Slack

Job description

WHY DEPT®?

We are a Growth Invention company built to help the world’s most ambitious brands grow faster. Operating at the intersection of technology and marketing, we create what is next by pioneering ideas, acting fast, and moving further because standing still just is not in our DNA.

We are drawn to people who stay curious, move with intent, and never stop inventing. Our culture runs on three values: better together, relentlessly curious, and get sh*t done. It is how we work, how we grow, and how we make things that matter.

At DEPT®, you will find the freedom to explore, the space to collaborate, and the trust to make a real impact for our clients, for each other, and for the world we are helping to build.

THE ROLE:

As a Project Manager, you will manage a full workload of creative projects from inception through to completion, primarily standard-complexity, well-defined work. This includes identifying project scope, clarifying deliverables, anticipating needs, understanding timelines, and managing client and internal communications. You’ll need to be comfortable in the weeds, specifically helping to drive day-to-day deliverables, and ready to flag or hand off projects that grow beyond standard complexity.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Own and manage a workload of standard-complexity projects
• Scope projects and gathering requirements
• Managing projects end to end, flagging anything that grows in complexity or risk
• Following and reinforcing established project management processes
• Building, maintaining, and executing on timelines
• Setting up projects and managing them within Asana
• Vetting and analyzing project feedback
• Collaborating on detailed creative briefs
• Updating and maintaining project trackingAct as day-to-day liaison with clients on assigned projects
• Tracking of each project’s status; maintaining an intimate knowledge of the project’s health

WHAT YOU BRING:

• 2-4 years experience in the project management field for an agency or on a creative team
• Strong working knowledge of digital creative and social media creative
• Great communication, people, leadership, organizational, and project/time management skills
• The ability to work both independently and in a team environment
• The ability to prioritize and consistently handle multiple tasks across multiple clients and teams
• Flexibility when it comes to changing priorities, while still meeting deadlines
• Attention to detail, while simultaneously seeing the bigger picture
• A willingness and ability to learn
• A positive attitude when executing tasks across accounts

Additional things that will impress us:

• Experience with Asana (or similar project management software) a plus
• Strong Working knowledge of PowerPoint, Google Suite
• Experience in Slack or similar platform

Proficiency in the following programs/tools:

• Google Suite (Slides, Sheets, Docs)
• Microsoft Suite (PowerPoint, Word, Excel)
• Mac/PC platform literate*
• Asana Software (not required but a plus)

WHAT DO WE OFFER?

• Healthcare, Dental, and Vision coverage
• 401K plan, plus matching
• PTO
• Paid Company Holidays
• Parental Leave

WE SUPPORT YOU BEING YOU:

DEPT® is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We believe our work is its best when our people feel safe and free to be themselves. We’re committed to an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection process and workplace, regardless of anyone’s identity, background, beliefs, lifestyle or disabilities. So tell us about any accommodations you need. It’s totally confidential and only used to make sure you feel fully supported at every step.

DEPT® participates in E-Verify, meaning your Form I‑9 information will be sent to the federal government to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S.

We are a B Corp‑certified company passionate about purpose‑driven work. Our hope is that you can feel good about the contributions DEPT® is making to the world and we always have an open door for your ideas in making the world a better place.

DEPT® is a Growth Invention company built to help the world’s most ambitious brands grow faster. Operating at the intersection of technology and marketing, our 4,000+ specialists deliver growth invention across Brand & Media, Experience, Commerce, CRM, and Technology & Data. We’re 50|50 tech and marketing, partner-led, and first to move. Clients include Google, Lufthansa, Coach, eBay, and OpenAI.

Learn more about DEPT®

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION

At DEPT®, we take pride in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. We actively seek to recruit, develop, nurture, and retain talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, with varying skills and perspectives.

Not sure you meet all qualifications? Apply, and let us decide! Research shows that women and members of underrepresented groups tend not to apply for jobs when they think they may not meet every requirement, when in fact they do. We believe in giving everyone a fair chance to shine.

We also encourage you to reach out to us and discuss any reasonable adjustments we can make to support you throughout the recruitment process and your time with us.

Want to know more about our dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion? Check out our efforts here.

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The anticipated salary range for this position is listed below. Salary is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, expertise, physical location , and organizational impact. This is based on a 40‑hour workweek and leveling. Keep in mind, we’re flexible.

US Remote Range

$75,100—$100,000 USD