We are looking for a Sr. Project Manager/Project Manager to support various clients. This position is responsible for the successful development of web based solutions, working with cross-functional, multi-project resources to ensure on time delivery from in a platform environment. The Sr. Project Manager/Project Manager plans, schedules, and monitors project activities, applying technical, theoretical, organizational and managerial skills to satisfy project requirements, while building positive professional relationships with clients and associates in a world platform/global scale. Overall responsibilities include:
- Lead Project Kick-off meetings
- Manage Project Scope and schedules
- Lead projects with cross-functional teams: QA, CMS, UX, Analytics/SEO and DEV
- Function as a client liaison
- Management launch planning, resourcing and execution
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline driven environment
- Interact and collaborate knowledgeably and professionally with multiple vendors and Creative Agencies of Record for our Clients
Required Skills
Education and Experience:
- Must have minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role in a web development firm, IT consulting firm, strategy consulting firm, or agency environment; or equivalent transferable client-side experience.
- Experience with Agile Scrum methodologies
- Must have strong Client communication skills.
- Must have strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills, with an ability to sell and negotiate solutions to senior business stakeholders within the organization, be able to build strong relationships within client organizations, able to lead client meetings with senior personnel; able to create and deliver persuasive presentations, etc…
- Must be able to work effectively with partners and/or suppliers to deliver an overall solution to the client.
- Must have demonstrated management skills including coaching and mentoring other Project Managers and Associate Project Managers.
- Must be able to effectively lead and motivate multi-disciplinary project teams.
- Must be able to manage multiple projects as one cohesive program. Must have strong project management skills and experience, including:
- Schedule development, management, monitoring and oversight
- Resource management and forecasting
- Task and delivery management
- Risk identification and management
- Leadership, team building, and team management
- Delegation to support teams
- Demonstrated ability to apply concepts in strategy, marketing, and brand management.
- MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) preferred.
- MS Project knowledge is preferred.
- Working knowledge/familiarity with: Content management systems, Application servers and Database servers.
- Must have basic understanding of development team Source Control/Versioning systems (CVS, Subversion).
- Must have strong skill level with production tools and proprietary software (File Sharing software, JIRA, MS Project, MS Office, Outlook, etcetera).
- Must have sound knowledge of the Web and related technologies; includes: user experience design, web development, web services, integration, application management and hosting.
AT MRM, RELATIONSHIP IS OUR MIDDLE NAME.
MRM//McCann is a leading customer relationship agency that leverages the power of creativity, the beauty of data, and the magic of technology to nurture, encourage and sustain strong relationships between brands and their customers – in turn, creating meaningful experiences for people, while driving business results.
We employ the most innovative talent in the industry to digitally drive the transformation of our clients’ businesses and provide creative solutions to help brands grow meaningful relationships with people.
Do you excel when working in a team? Are you fascinated by the endless possibilities that technology brings to marketing? Are you ready to transform our world?
If so, you will thrive in our culture based on the Important Things We Believe (I.T.W.B.s):
- Ideas power everything
- We’re Better Together
- We’ll figure it out
- Complexity can be managed
- It only counts if we deliver
- Technology is magic
MRM//McCann is a leader in Gartner Inc.’s annual “Magic Quadrant for Global Digital Marketing Agencies” report. Gartner Magic Quadrants are based on an exacting methodology where agencies stand out for their strategic services, including business strategy and digital business transformation skills. MRM//McCann is noted for its global vision and strategy, and its use of tools and analytics enabling clients to deliver a measurable business impact as the result of those strategies.
NO THIRD PARTY RESUMES ACCEPTED.
MRM//McCann is an EEO/AA employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, marital status, citizenship, disability, genetic information or veteran status or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law. MRM//McCann participates in e-Verify.
If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please submit your request through one of the following methods listed below:
- a) Dedicated Fax – 917-661-6310
- b) Dedicated E-mail – Careers@mwgdetroit.com
- c) US Mail – ATTN: Human Resources, 360 W. Maple Birmingham, MI 48009
- d) Dedicated Phone – 248-203-8000
NOTE: Disability accommodation requests only.
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