Project Manager

Marks part of the Propelis Group Marks is a consumer experience agency creating engaging moments across the entire brand spectrumfrom brand design and packaging to content and consumer connections. We are a collaborative global network of 1900 team members across 25 studios and 20 countries partnering with some of the worlds most recognized brands to solve complex business challenges through design strategy and craft.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Project Manager plans coordinates and manages the end-to-end execution of various projects ensuring adherence to all project performance targets such as timing cost quality and achievement of proposed benefits/return. This role is responsible for gathering project requirements establishing project plans confirming cost structures and oversees the overall execution of a project. As a cross-functional partner the Project Manager interacts regularly with various teams departments and clients to ensure a seamless execution of various projects.

Location: Hybrid role based of out Baltimore MD or Pittsburgh PA.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collects organizes and understands project requirements
• Working understanding of design basics retail campaign processes print production terminologies.
• Develops and maintains project plans including documentation of project scope objectives deliverables key milestones timelines schedules internal and external resources project dashboards etc.
• Communicates project statuses requirements and across the Project Management team and all necessary departments.
• Identifies potential risks and suggest alternatives based upon cost implications time constraints and customer quality standards.
• Analyzes the projects cost structure and any significant deviations from the approved cost structure.
• Collaborates regularly with creative design team tech design production management and client management on various portions of a project.
• Manages day-to-day operations of projects including task management task delegation risk assessment and resolution.
• Attends and/or leads project planning meetings as needed; serves as subject matter expert regarding workflow processes capacity timelines etc.
• Assists with the implementation of workflow management and reporting tools focusing on quality profitability efficiency and productivity.
• Actively engages and participates in auditing and/or adapting processes policies and workflows to improve efficiency accuracy speed quality etc.
• Plans directs and coordinates activities of employee(s) to ensure goals or objectives are accomplished.
• Occasional travel either locally nationally and/or internationally may be required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree in project management (or related field)
• Experience in Creative Operations or Creative Project Management is a plus
• Strong understanding of end-to-end creative process including concept development and design; print production experience is a plus
• Experience in website design and platforms a plus
• 4 years of previous project management experience; agency experience is a plus
• High degree of proficiency MS Office Suite Outlook Teams digital asset management systems and creative review tools
• Strong analytical prioritization and problem-solving
• Strong verbal and written communication skills (including analysis interpretation & reasoning)
• Solid understanding and application of mathematical concepts (profit margins cost structures billing and invoicing)
• Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with peers and colleagues across the organization as well as internal and external clients
• Ability to work well autonomously and within a team in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.
• Ability to work with and influence peers and senior management
• Self-motivated with critical attention to detail deadlines and reporting

PHYSICAL ASPECTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Regularly required to stand; walk; sit; and talk hear and see.
• Regularly/Occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

* Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

About Propelis: Propelis is a portfolio of global marketing services and technology companies with a combined legacy of 150 years 2000 clients 9000 employees and operations across 30 countries. Propelis provides the scale and support of a global organization while preserving the unique culture and identity of each company in its portfolio.

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EEO Statement: We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications merit and business need. We offer equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin genetic information age disability or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law.âEqual Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.

We strive to make our employment website and application process accessible to all users and doing so we provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation or assistance completing the application process please contact a member of our Human Resource Team.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets and we pay differently based on those defined markets. The U.S. pay range for this position is $73000 USD - $83000 USD annually. Ultimately in determining pay we will consider the successful candidates location experience and other job-related factors.

Group benefits currently include a selection of health care plans with prescription drug coverage dental plan vision plan basic and supplemental life insurance a flexible spending account for medical and dependent care expenses or a health savings account based on plan selection short/long term disability and 401(k) Savings Plan.

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