PROJECT MANAGER II

Dcg One; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

DCG ONE is seeking a seasoned Project Manager II in New York, NY to ensure projects are set up properly and move smoothly through workflows. You will coordinate Strategy, Creative, and Tech teams, and handle day-to-day client interaction with the Account team.

You will set up jobs in our workflow software, allocate resources, and review deliverables with internal teams and clients. Strong relationships and focus on client goals are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience, preferably in a digital/traditional advertising agency.
• Familiarity with project management tools: Asana or Azure DevOps.
• Experience with design tools and development terminology: Adobe CS, Invision, Figma, Sketch.
• Experience collaborating with external vendors or agency partners.
• Ability to cultivate positive relationships with internal teams while focusing on client goals.

Responsibilities

• Set up jobs in workflow software and allocate resources.
• Schedule and review creative deliverables with internal teams and clients.
• Create project documentation and manage timelines and calendars.
• Oversee project risks and proactively address issues.
• Coach and mentor other Project Managers on the team.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Teamwork

Client management

Presentation skills

Education

BA in Marketing or related field

Tools

Asana

Azure DevOps

Adobe Creative Suite

InVision

Figma

Sketch

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: New York, NY 10281

Salary Range: $90,000.00 - $100,000.00 Salary/year

ABOUT THE ROLE

The core of Project Manager II is ensuring projects are set up properly and move through the workflow efficiently, helping team members understand their involvement and keeping clients informed and on track. You will be part of our Project Management team in managing dedicated projects, collaborating with Strategy, Creative and Tech teams, and handling day-to-day client interaction in collaboration with the Account team.

The range of tasks includes setting up jobs in our workflow software, allocating the correct resources, and scheduling and reviewing creative deliverables with both internal stakeholders and directly with clients. We’re looking for someone with the ability to build and maintain positive relationships with all internal team members while keeping focus on the clients’ goals and needs.

BENEFITS

• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life/AD&D Insurance
• 401(k) with matching
• Accident Insurance
• FSA, HSA
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Monthly Cookie Days!

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Exercises a high degree of discretion to successfully support the creative department.
• Serves as the lead partner to the Account Manager while comfortable in an external client-facing role.
• Collaborates across teams to understand project scopes; reviews materials, builds timelines, manages team activities, and creates project documentation.
• Manages day-to-day project schedules/calendars to track campaign and deliverable milestones
• Manages project resources and tasks across digital and print campaigns.
• Ensures that the project outcomes meet the deliverable deadlines and the required standard of quality on budget.
• Serves as a coach and mentor to other Project Managers on your team across various workflows.
• Monitors project risks to foresee/identify potential problems while proactively identifying solutions to address them in advance.
• Oversees post-production timelines, development of all assets, QCing and managing final delivery.
• Sets and defines new processes as needed.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• At least five (5) years of project management experience, preferably in a digital or traditional advertising agency
• Familiarity with project management techniques and tools, Asana or Azure Dev Ops experience a plus
• Familiarity with design tools and development terminology; knowledge of Adobe CS, Invision, Figma, Sketch App a plus but not required.
• Experience working with external vendors and/or agency partners
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with all internal team members while keeping focus on the client’s goals and needs.
• Experience excelling within fast-paced, high-energy environments
• Interest in being involved in every part of the creative process, from strategy through delivery
• Strong interest in digital experiences
• BA in Marketing or related field preferred (or equivalent work experience in the field)

EXPERIENCE PREFERRED

• Familiarity with project management techniques and tools, Asana, or Azure Dev Ops experience a plus.
• Familiarity with design tools and development terminology; knowledge of Adobe CS, Invision, Figma, Sketch App a plus but not required.

ESSENTIAL ABILITIES

• Excellent Written and Oral Communication Skills
• Excellent Presentation Skills
• Strong Organizational Skills
• Results Driven
• Ability to Motivate and Influence
• Problem Solving/Analytical Skills
• Initiative and Independence
• Multi-Tasking and Prioritizing Skills
• Customer/Client Focus
• Attention to Detail
• Collaboration and Teamwork Orientation

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position is predominantly held in a clerical environment and may also work or access the production floor in an industrial warehouse setting.

This job operates in a clerical, office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment can be loud.

Equal Employment Opportunity & At-Will Employment

DCG ONE does not tolerate discrimination of any type and offers equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, natural origin, age, disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or any other considerations made unlawful by Federal, State, or local laws. We believe in providing eligible and qualified employees with opportunities to advance. DCG ONE is an at-will employer.