Project Manager

HYBRID -PHILADELPHIA
1-2 days onsite in center city
6 month project – potential to go longer

Our non-profit client based in Philadelphia is looking for a skilled project manager with experience in the creative space.  In this role you will keep projects in line and make sure timelines are met. Knowledge of creative life cycle required.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Collaborate with department leaders to coordinate and manage multiple workflows from strategy development through release to ensure on-time completion.
• Facilitates documentation of accurate project scope.
• Works with project team to create timelines.
• Facilitates the movement of projects through project milestones by coordinating project status, creative and approval processes at the department level.
• Schedules all meetings, ensures agenda topics and owners are in place, takes notes and provides continuous follow-up to track the progress of each project, ensuring key milestones are met to keep projects moving within the designated timeline.
• Traffic creative through the marketing work flow and manage change as needed.
• Proactively contributes work flow alternatives as needed.
• Escalate project issues/risks to the Director where necessary.
• Communicate project needs and coordinate with department leads to ensure resource demands can be met, shifting priorities where needed.
• Manage and prioritize resources to ensure the right level of support on key business driving initiatives.

REQUIREMENTS:
• At least 3 years’ experience in a fast paced environment, print and digital graphics. Agency experience preferred.
• Wrike experience required.
• Strong communication skills.
• Experience running meetings.
• Keen ability to prioritize, make quick decisions and delegate where appropriate.