Project Manager

About the role

The Project Manager is responsible for coordination efforts across one or more agency brands. He/she organizes, monitors, and routes all jobs through the agency for their account. The Project Manager keeps all team members informed of the status of their respective jobs and ensures all jobs are following the agency’s Job Flow Process (JFP).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate job flow/creative process within the Agency in an organized and efficient manner, which includes: Open job number and job site on blink when requested from account services
• Prepare and maintain job jacket to reflect accurate job history
• Setup and attend all start-up meetings
• Develop timelines with input from relevant departments
• Update timelines based on client and/or internal changes (keeping accurate timelines throughout the life of a job is extremely important)
• Remind the team of upcoming due dates and alert the other team members if agreed upon due dates are not going to be met, both internally and externally
• Schedule and attend pre-mechanical meetings for every print job. Ensure all relevant materials (including the job jacket) are brought to the meeting and be able to provide timing from mechanical to release
• Route jobs through all relevant departments and secure signatures at all stages of the job
• Monitor and assist team members in following the JFP (keep documentation of any skipped steps/signatures)
• If procedures are not followed, alert the Director of Project Management
• Demonstrate proficient use of EAS for timesheets and financials
• Create and input estimates, PO’s and TO’s
• Review weekly estimate vs. actuals report
• Submit accurate timesheets on a daily basis
• Demonstrate proficient use of blink
• Develop knowledge of Client's process/procedures and the people involved--and interact appropriate
• Aid peers when workload permits
• Perform other job-related tasks as assigned by the Director of Project Management

Qualifications

• College degree
• Minimum Of 3 Years Traffic/coordination Advertising Experience
• Minimum of 1-year supervisory experience
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Detail oriented
• Ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines
• Positive/helpful attitude

Skills

• Communication
• Project Management
• Time Management
• Teamwork

Benefits

• In-person client travel is required

Pay

$70,000 - $97,000

Schedule

Omnicom’s policy requires employees to work in the office for a minimum of three days a week, unless additional in-office days are directed by their agency or manager.