Contract - Project Manager at Curious Plot

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

24 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project management, Budget management, Risk mitigation, Timeline creation, Vendor management, Communication, Problem solving, Analytical skills, Strategic planning, Pricing, Documentation, Conflict resolution, Organizational skills, Multi-tasking, Digital project management

Industry

Marketing Services

Description

Job Title: Project Manager Reports To: VP, Project Manager Role: Project Management Utilization Category: 1 Location: Minneapolis OVERVIEW The Project Manager is empowered as a key agency resource to keep projects aligned to Curious Plot processes and standards. They are accountable for gaining and maintaining a thorough understanding of project scope, budget, and timing and continually assessing project health and mitigating risk. The Project Manager succeeds in this role by operating “two steps ahead” to ensure the project and team are on track, maintaining and delivering succinct documentation and comms, and confirming clarity of expectations on an ongoing basis. RESPONSIBILITIES & SKILLS * Champion for “The Curious Plot Way” in all project planning and execution. * Collaborates on scoping and leads pricing activities to ensure agency standards, process and profitability. * Creates and maintains project timeline(s). * Creates and maintains project tools and documentation. * Keeps all team members informed of project status. * Plans for, monitors and mitigates project risk to ensure all projects are delivered on time and on budget. * Actively manages project budget and flags the need for change orders when applicable. * Creates and manages POs and OOP project expenses. * Collaborates with [Res/Vendor Dir] to engage appropriate vendor partners. Acts as main POC and manages vendors through project execution unless otherwise noted EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE * Bachelor’s degree with ~4-8 years of marketing experience in an agency setting. * Experience in a fast-paced environment, displaying good communication, problem solving, self starting and analytical skills. * Emerging to solid experience architecting project approach and pricing. * Emerging to solid ability to work through unfamiliar assignments and deliverables and figure out a path to completion. * Ability to motivate and influence without authority and resolve conflict. * Exceptional organizational abilities & proven ability to multi-task. * Digital project management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

The Project Manager is responsible for overseeing project scope, budget, and timelines while ensuring alignment with agency standards. They actively manage project health, mitigate risks, and coordinate with team members and vendors to ensure successful delivery.