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DDB · 3 days ago
Project Manager
Chicago
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years exp
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Responsibilities
Project Integration Management
Project Scope Management
Project Schedule Management
Project Cost Management
Project Quality Management
Project Resource Management
Project Risk Management
Project Communication Management
Qualification
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Required
Ability to maintain focus under pressure, be thorough, and keep a positive attitude. Ability to understand the outcome, not just the process.
Extremely high standards for work and behavior; accountable, reliable, and dependable. Acute attention to detail and accuracy.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; ability to break down complex information.
Proficient in project scoping, project planning, resource management, timeline creation, and risk management.
Experience managing medium-to-large scale projects with various disciplines and stakeholders, including multi-agency teams.
Be comfortable managing and influencing people who are not direct reports, as well as director-level and management personnel.
Ability to drive multiple projects and streams of work concurrently while meeting deadlines and maintaining proper documentation and reporting.
Ability to interact with and represent the team to a range of people, from entry-level to upper management and Leadership, including clients.
Able to establish leadership on project with internal stakeholders and clients. Easily recognized as the person who can answer questions on projects, process, and everyday activities around the team and client. Gains trust to build productive and constructive relationships.
Encourage an environment of teamwork and excellence.
Ability to work independently to tackle problems and direct to solutions. Be highly adaptable, able to anticipate issues and needs before they arise and take the necessary steps to alleviate and/or mitigate.
Leverage project management tools (Smartsheets, Workfront, etc.) to manage day-to-day operations, automate tasks, ensure quality, and promote process efficiencies.
Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Suite, Smartsheets, Workfront.
3+ years of project management experience within an advertising agency or with multi-agency teams across disciplines.
Solid track record of successfully leading projects from initiation to completion on time, on budget, and within scope, including resource management across disciplines.
Complete understanding of principles of marketing and communications planning, including strategy, creative, and production practices.
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
Generous Time Off
Paid parental leave
Tuition Reimbursement
Family Planning Assistance
Stock Discounts
Transit Discounts
LinkedIn Learning Access
Employee Assistance Programs
Company
DDB
DDB is a worldwide marketing communications network and Services.
10,001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2020 (2)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Emma Montgomery
Chief Executive Officer
Juan Carlos Ortíz
President & CEO DDB Latina (Spain, USA, Latin America)
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