Creative Project Manager

We are looking for our next Creative Project Manager at 500 for our Columbus OH office This is a crucial role in overseeing the efficient flow of high volume complex creative projects and resources throughout the agency and is a hybrid position working 3 days in the office As the Creative Project Manager you are responsible for all aspects of the project while driving internal production including but not limited to the creation and maintaining of accurate project plans routing deliverables through multiple departments and ensuring resources are allocated appropriately to meet project milestones and timelines In this position you will act as the critical connector between all agency branches and through strategic thinking exceptional organizational skills and leadership abilities will be instrumental in driving productivity and optimizing workflow processes What Youll Do Create and manage project plans including internal timelines estimate resource availability team capacity and forecasting of future projectsManage project assets utilizing online proofing portal ability to input layouts traffic for review & facilitate comments to appropriate team membersMaintain version control document project revisions and ensure compliance with brand guidelines and industry regulationsDrive projects forward via daily status reports and check ins with key stakeholdersManage multiple projects at once seamlessly push multi tiered projects through various stages of development at one timeCross functional collaboration with all internal partners including an understanding of the needs and capabilities of each departmentProactively identify bottleneck issues to avoid project hurdles provide recommendations and communication to drive resolutions with key project stakeholdersExpected to effectively problem solve prior to leadership escalationManage out of scope projectsParticipate in training of new team members; acting mentor to more junior members on the team by providing guidance and supportPossess a macro view understanding of clients and projects in order to navigate continuity and decrease errorsPotential to be client facingWhat Youll Need Bachelors degree preferred or equivalent work experience3 years of account traffic or project management experience in relevant industryMust have prior advertisingmarketing agency experienceStrong working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools Outlook Excel etcWorking familiarity with project management & proofing toolsWorking familiarity with traditional and digital creativeadvertising workflowsAbility to effectively create project plans including timelines based on project needsAbility to lead projects in a fast paced environment and work well under pressure or timelines and client satisfactionStrong attention to detail decision making and problem solving skillsDemonstrated high communication and collaboration skillsMust be self motivated with the ability to work autonomously with minimal oversightPrior working experience with Adobe Workfront and ProofHQ500 is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state federal and local regulations