TrueMedia · 3 days ago

Project Manager

Kansas City, MO

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

1+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Develop and manage statements of work that meet client needs, outlines the agency’s services and compensation, and minimizes the agency’s risk. Monitor account activity against the statement of work and alerts the internal team about out of scope activity, and then manage scope changes or additional needed changes.

Develop hours estimates and then manage those estimates through a collaborative process with the account team. Pull hours reports and update tracking sheets on a routine basis. Facilitate discussions and adjustments concerning time allocations with team members as needed. Manage application and billing status of the account time.

Understand client organizational needs in order to facilitate client setup in Advantage. In Advantage, responsible for the setup and closing of job numbers, campaign codes, and media plans.

Manage the organization and consistent naming of files on the server, Google drive, and any other location where files need to be stored. Focus on key documents such as creative files from the client, contracts, statements of work, media briefs, channel strategies, measurement strategies, tactical plans, creative specifications, client invoices, and campaign performance reports/decks.

Develop and document campaign timelines collaboratively with account teams. Provide communication to team members and clients as needed about timelines and tasks. Ensure deadlines are met and client deliverables are completed. Track timelines and tasks in project management software.

Develop media authorizations. Ensure campaign spends align with media authorizations through regular report checks from Advantage. Build fee sheets for billing. Ensure accurate and timely client invoicing. Facilitate reconciliation completion within a 60-day window of campaign completion.

Schedule client and internal team meetings. Manage agendas for internal team meetings and assists the client strategist with client meeting agendas by collecting internal input on the agenda. Record meeting notes and action items. Share note recaps and action items with the internal team, client, and agency partners. Lead internal status meetings, and participates in client status meetings as needed.

Facilitate adherence of the account team to agency roles and processes.

Proactively facilitate internal account communication, including resolution of issues. Assist the client strategist in ensuring client requests are acknowledged within 24 hours.

Qualification

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Required

Prior work experience in a Project Management/Coordinator or Account Manager/Coordinator role in a marketing or agency setting or equivalent duties.

Minimum of 1 year equivalent experience in marketing or advertising positions including internship experience.

Proven ability to think strategically, use critical thinking and demonstrates excellent problem solving skills.

Proficient with industry tools and systems.

Proficient with Microsoft and Google tools.

Have a strong understanding of media fundamentals including media math.

Successfully complete Google Analytics Beginner coursework within six months in position, then renew yearly.

Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university, degree or concentration in advertising, marketing or communications preferred; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.