GSD&M
Sr. Project Manager
GSD&M, Austin, Texas, us, 78716
* Operate as communication hub between all agency team members and resources who touch an assigned account/project
* Ability to manage multiple, large multi-faceted projects at the same time
* Work with internal team to develop and manage creative development and production timelines
* Manage and be accountable for each step of the creative development process
* Work with team to create and manage (monitor and control) project estimates and budgets
* Facilitate project progress meetings and collaboration between all departments - communicate and document project information
* Document project evolution and maintain a detailed record of job changes and impacts to project time, cost and/or scope
* Engage in contingency planning and recommend solutions - risk planning
* Alert team if a project strays from originally established scope, schedule or budget
* Ensure completion and quality of workflow forms and adherence to internal production policies and process
* Work with Account Service, Production and Accounting teams to ensure accuracy and integrity of our financial systems
* Work closely with Creative and Production departments in the pursuit of visionary ideas for our clients
* Create and Maintain project timelines and status through the Job Mgmt System
* Organize and lead weekly team status meeting
* Provide insight on process improvements or resource/tools opportunities
Contributing to the PM Department: * Attend and actively participate in monthly department meetings * Contribute ideas to the betterment of the department - developing and participating in department initiatives and continuous improvement * Support the development, improvement and use of all agency collaboration, archival and financial tools and systems * Mentor, share ideas and collaborate with your peers helping to develop the skill set and career path for all PMs * Keep Director of Project Mgmt informed of client projects and potential project risks -- raising any concerns as quickly as possible. * Support coworkers by assisting with new business pitches and/or overflow workload when needed * Maintain organized, accurate and detailed archival of project documentation following all departmental and agency process and procedures
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE
* College degree or equivalent * Min 3+ years project management experience in traditional advertising setting or related field (ad agency experience a major plus) * Basic to expert understanding all production disciplines - print, digital, sound and motion and/or live events production * Basic understanding of the fundamentals of project management as outlined in the Project Management Institute's Body of Knowledge (PMBOK)
* Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) * Ability to prioritize and multi-task * Highly organized and detail-oriented while also flexible and adaptable * Calm and focused under pressure * Effective decision maker and problem-solver with good judgment * Confidence, professionalism and diplomacy * Capable of establishing strong relationships and gaining trust of peers * Positive and Collaborative * Solutions-oriented * Strong leadership skills * Strong sense of design and experience leading creative output * Proficient in Adobe Acrobat Professional and MS Office applications * Working knowledge of InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, etc. preferred but not required * Experience with MS Sharepoint, Digital Asset Management and agency financial systems preferred but not required * A comfort level to learn new technology and systems is required
Contributing to the PM Department: * Attend and actively participate in monthly department meetings * Contribute ideas to the betterment of the department - developing and participating in department initiatives and continuous improvement * Support the development, improvement and use of all agency collaboration, archival and financial tools and systems * Mentor, share ideas and collaborate with your peers helping to develop the skill set and career path for all PMs * Keep Director of Project Mgmt informed of client projects and potential project risks -- raising any concerns as quickly as possible. * Support coworkers by assisting with new business pitches and/or overflow workload when needed * Maintain organized, accurate and detailed archival of project documentation following all departmental and agency process and procedures
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE
* College degree or equivalent * Min 3+ years project management experience in traditional advertising setting or related field (ad agency experience a major plus) * Basic to expert understanding all production disciplines - print, digital, sound and motion and/or live events production * Basic understanding of the fundamentals of project management as outlined in the Project Management Institute's Body of Knowledge (PMBOK)
* Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) * Ability to prioritize and multi-task * Highly organized and detail-oriented while also flexible and adaptable * Calm and focused under pressure * Effective decision maker and problem-solver with good judgment * Confidence, professionalism and diplomacy * Capable of establishing strong relationships and gaining trust of peers * Positive and Collaborative * Solutions-oriented * Strong leadership skills * Strong sense of design and experience leading creative output * Proficient in Adobe Acrobat Professional and MS Office applications * Working knowledge of InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, etc. preferred but not required * Experience with MS Sharepoint, Digital Asset Management and agency financial systems preferred but not required * A comfort level to learn new technology and systems is required