Senior Project Manager, Operations

About the Company

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.

VaynerMedia is a global integrated creative and media agency, built for today's consumers. As the Modern Agency of Record, it understands the nuances of today's attention landscape, empowering brands to win attention, drive relevance, and deliver business results. Founded in 2009 by Gary Vaynerchuk, the independently owned agency operates in 15 offices worldwide, including Amsterdam, Bangkok, Chicago, New Delhi, Kuala Lumpur, London, Los Angeles, Mexico City, Miami, New York, Tokyo, Toronto, Singapore, and Sydney.

About the Role

The Senior Project Manager's role is to set teams up for success by managing the four core responsibilities of project work: budget, schedule, resources, and process.

Responsibilities

• Be the hub between media, creative, account strategy, and all other internal teams, driving projects forward quickly and efficiently.
• Work closely with Account Leads to define project requirements, develop budgets and timelines, write statements of work, and plan resources for all projects.
• Manage the project throughout the full life cycle of projects including Brand Creative, Websites & Digital Experiences, Social Content, Digital Videos, and Events. Experience working on TVC, OOH, and Print is a plus.
• Lead marketing transformation engagements: assess clients' marketing operations and deliver team-structure and process blueprints.
• Build project plans with an understanding of internal resources, third-party capabilities, time requirements, and business objectives.
• Lead and schedule necessary project-related meetings such as kickoffs, brainstorms, inter-agency meetings, and deliverables reviews.
• Keep all project stakeholders (creative, account, production, analytics, etc.) on track to hit all deadlines by ensuring proper briefings, check-ins, hand-offs, and information transfer.
• Work closely with other Project Managers and Creative & Account Directors to manage and allocate resources effectively and efficiently.
• Write client SOWs, vendor agreements, change orders, and other contract documents.
• Aid in the management of the freelance process when resources are needed, hired, and utilized.
• Liaise with finance, operations, and legal teams on project and client needs.
• Provide guidance, mentorship, and skill-building to Project Managers and Project Coordinators.

Requirements

• 6-9 years of 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.

This position is currently designated as hybrid and is subject to the Company's workplace attendance and in-office work requirements.

Benefits

• Employer-sponsored 401k with match.
• Medical, Dental, and vision coverage.
• Unlimited PTO.
• Caregiver (Parental) Leave.
• Health and Wellness benefits.

Pay

Base Salary $110,000—$125,000 USD