500 Degrees · 3 weeks ago
Senior Creative Project Manager
500 Degrees is seeking a Senior Creative Project Manager in their Columbus, OH office. This role is crucial for overseeing the flow of high volume, complex creative projects and resources throughout the agency, ensuring projects are completed on time and within scope.
Responsibilities
Create and manage project plans – including internal timelines, estimate resource availability, team capacity, and forecasting of future projects
Manage project assets utilizing online proofing portal – ability to input layouts, traffic for review & facilitate comments to appropriate team members
Maintain version control, document project revisions, and ensure compliance with brand guidelines and industry regulations
Drive projects forward via daily status reports and check-ins with key stakeholders
Manage multiple projects at once – seamlessly push multi-tiered projects through various stages of development at one time
Cross functional collaboration with all internal partners, including an understanding of the needs and capabilities of each department
Proactively identify bottleneck issues to avoid project hurdles – provide recommendations and communication to drive resolutions with key project stakeholders
Expected to effectively problem solve prior to leadership escalation
Manage out of scope projects
Participate in training of new team members; acting mentor to more junior members on the team by providing guidance and support
Possess a macro view understanding of clients and projects in order to navigate continuity and decrease errors
Potential to be client facing
Qualification
Required
3+ years of account, traffic or project management experience in relevant industry
Must have prior advertising/marketing agency experience
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools (Outlook, Excel, etc.)
Working familiarity with project management & proofing tools
Working familiarity with traditional and digital creative/advertising workflows
Ability to effectively create project plans, including timelines, based on project needs
Ability to lead projects in a fast-paced environment and work well under pressure or timelines and client satisfaction
Strong attention to detail, decision making, and problem-solving skills
Demonstrated high communication and collaboration skills
Must be self-motivated with the ability to work autonomously with minimal oversight
Preferred
Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent work experience
Prior working experience with Adobe Workfront and ProofHQ
Company
500 Degrees
Creativity and technology working together have the power to convert passive audiences into people with a passion for our brands and their products.