Senior Project Manager

Job Description

We are looking for our next Senior Project Manager at 500 ree; 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.

As the Senior 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 You'll Do:

Create and manage project plans – including internal timelines, estimate resource availability, team capacity, and forecasting of future projects

Manage project assets utilizing online proofing portal – ability to input layouts, traffic for review & facilitate comments to appropriate team members

Maintain version control, document project revisions, and ensure compliance with brand guidelines and industry regulations

Drive projects forward via daily status reports and check-ins with key stakeholders

Manage multiple projects at once – seamlessly push multi-tiered projects through various stages of development at one time

Cross functional collaboration with all internal partners, including an understanding of the needs and capabilities of each department

Proactively identify bottleneck issues to avoid project hurdles – provide recommendations and communication to drive resolutions with key project stakeholders

Expected to effectively problem solve prior to leadership escalation

Manage out of scope projects

Participate in training of new team members; acting mentor to more junior members on the team by providing guidance and support

Possess a macro view understanding of clients and projects in order to navigate continuity and decrease errors

Potential to be client facing

What You'll Need:

Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent work experience

3+ years of account, traffic or project management experience in relevant industry

Must have prior advertising/marketing agency experience

Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools (Outlook, Excel, etc.)

Working familiarity with project management & proofing tools

Working familiarity with traditional and digital creative/advertising workflows

Ability to effectively create project plans, including timelines, based on project needs

Ability to lead projects in a fast-paced environment and work well under pressure or timelines and client satisfaction

Strong attention to detail, decision making, and problem-solving skills

Demonstrated high communication and collaboration skills

Must be self-motivated with the ability to work autonomously with minimal oversight

Prior working experience with Adobe Workfront and ProofHQ

*500 ree; is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations.

Full-time