Senior Project Manager

johnmcneilstudio; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401k

Job summary

johnmcneilstudio in Berkeley is seeking a Senior Project Manager to manage client relationships and lead project teams. This role demands strong management skills and the ability to navigate the complexities of the creative process.

Applicants should demonstrate a proven track record of delivering projects on time and within budget. The position is full-time onsite at our studio, offering a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, PTO, and 401k.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to keep projects on schedule and on budget.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Dedication to detail and organization.

Responsibilities

• Act as a primary liaison between clients and principals.
• Coordinate resources with principals and department heads.
• Lead teams in developing and implementing project strategy.

Skills

Project Management

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Leadership

Budgeting

Client Interaction

Job description

John McNeil Studio is looking for a Senior Project Manager to join our team in Berkeley. We are a collective of strategists, writers, designers, filmmakers, technologists, musicians, and photographers who help companies tell compelling stories and build brands. We love digital but embrace print. We are founded in aesthetics, but also in utility. We make things that make brands grow.

The Senior Project Manager will work closely with our Principals and provide leadership and direction to the team. We require confidence and ability to drive projects through completion, paired with a reverence for the creative process and the ability to greet challenges with a smile.

Responsibilities

• Primary liaison between clients and principals, and principals and team
• Work with principals and department heads to coordinate resources
• Process incoming project requests, assess client needs and steer projects through entire lifecycle from concept to design, development and delivery
• Lead teams in the task of developing and implementing project strategy and architecture
• Define the scope of work
• Create budgets and resource projections
• Facilitate internal meetings, communication and design review
• Report project status regularly to teams, management and clients

Qualifications

• Proven ability to keep projects on schedule and on budget
• Comfortable interacting with senior executives both internally and externally
• Have a keen sensitivity to the dynamics of a room
• Excellent verbal communication and written communication skills
• Dedication to detail and organization
• Ability to direct the team to do great work within the time/budget parameters
• Ability to work independently and manage communications in all levels
• Interest in art and design

This is a full time position with a generous benefits package including healthcare benefits, FSA, PTO and 401k. Location is onsite full time at our Studio in Berkeley, California.

https://www.johnmcneilstudio.com/