MRM//McCann is seeking a Project Manager. We are looking for a candidate who possesses excellent verbal and written communication skills, who is eager to learn about and enhance their abilities in the area of Project Management.
The successful PM will have a sense of urgency, attention to detail and the ability to work under very tight/aggressive deadlines while managing multiple projects. S/he should have the curiosity for the big picture while focusing on his/her individual delivery task.
Applicants must have a solid digital/technical background that will enable them to speak and understand the technical team. S/he should be able to troubleshoot issues and have excellent organizational skills.
Responsibilities:
- Lead Project Kick-off and weekly status meetings
- Schedule development, management, monitoring and oversight
- Manage scope tasks and on-time delivery
- Resource and budget management
- Function as a client liaison
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline driven environment
- Interact and collaborate knowledgeably and professionally with multiple vendors
Assignment Specific Responsibilities:
- This role will be working on a variety of projects including email, media, website and creative content development.
- Coordinate project deliverables closely with Account, Client(s), Creative, Strategy, Analytics, Media and Email developers.
Required Skills
Qualifications:
- Emerging ability to shift approach between the big picture and critical details; then begin to develop judgement to know when to focus on each.
- Must have strong Client communication skills.
- Problem/solution thinker with a developing ability to collaborate, persuade and negotiate toward solutions.
- Displays resiliency while working under pressure, in a dynamic environment, with shifting deadlines and deliverables.
- Solid communication skills – written, verbal, text, etc.
- Project management skills and experience including:
- Schedule development, management, monitoring and oversight
- Task and delivery management
- Risk identification and management
- Issue identification and management
Education & Experience Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, relevant experience desired.
- Must have minimum of 2 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
- Experience with MS Office including: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Awareness of MS Project or other project plan software (i.e. Smartsheet) preferred.
- Familiarity with the web and related technologies such as user experience, web development, web services, integration, application management and hosting).
- Familiarity and basic understanding of production tools and proprietary software (File Sharing software, JIRA, MS Project, MS Office, Outlook, etcetera
Physical, Travel & Other Requirements:
- Occasional travel in US and possibly International (less than 25% of time)
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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