Project Manager

About the role

VaynerX is a family of companies building brands for the now. Founded by Chairman Gary Vaynerchuk in January 2017, the modern-day parent company is home to relevance-driving businesses including VaynerMedia, ChukMedia, Tamara Group, Gallery Media Group, Eva Nosidam Productions, Tingley Lane Trading, and VaynerSpeakers.

Key areas of responsibility

• Lead and manage all internal cross-functional teams and clients during the project lifecycle.
• Develop holistic project plans, including budgets, timelines, & resourcing needs, for both retainer and incremental project work.
• Lead and schedule necessary project-related meetings such as kickoffs, brainstorms, and deliverables reviews
• Drive internal and client communication and collaboration on multiple projects with a variety of stakeholders.
• Own project-related contracts, including statements of work (SOWs), vendor service agreements, releases, etc.
• Communicate directly with clients around budget, timelines, process & deliverables.
• Collaborate with back-office departments including Resourcing/Finance/Business Affairs/Legal based on current business needs.

Experience/ knowledge required

• A bachelor’s degree or entrepreneurial street cred
• 3-6 years of agency experience managing projects, coordinating teams, and/or other planning related duties, preferably in the digital space
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills
• A strong understanding of agency processes, including strategy, creative ideation, content development, production, and media
• Ability to anticipate needs and solve problems in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Experience with project management software for work management and timeline planning.