The Mars Agency Nashville , TN 37201
Posted 3 weeks ago
The Mars Agency is an award-winning, independently owned global commerce marketing practice with a growth-for-clients focus. With talent spanning the Americas, Europe and Asia, we create breakthrough, connected commerce solutions by balancing the smartest humanity with the latest technology. The agency's latest MarTech platform, Marilyn, is the industry's first and only end-to-end commerce advisor.
The Mars Agency is seeking a Project Manager to work in a remote-friendly capacity.
Candidates must reside in a commutable distance to one of The Mars Agency's hub locations: Detroit, Chicago, Cincinnati, New York, Denver, Minneapolis, Bentonville, Dallas, or Nashville.
Job Purpose: Management of client projects and process to ensure project accuracy, timeliness and client satisfaction
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Develop and manage project scope
Develop and manage project schedules
Develop and manage estimates
Manage budgets and billing
Performance Expectations:
Project Scopes
Define Project Scope in concert with Account Management
Clearly communicate goals, expectations, and key information to team
Define and evaluate project success
Identify and manage project risks
Work with team to troubleshoot and resolve issues
Develop and communicate internal status reports and meeting notes
Project Schedules
Maintain accurate schedule through lifecycle of project
Manage projects to scheduled milestones
Communicate schedule risks upon detection and work with team to mitigate
Clearly communicate key project miles stones to all team members
Estimates
Utilize existing data where possible to inform project estimates
Develop estimate templates based on common project scopes
Effectively manage scope creep by issuing change controls
Communicate estimate risk upon detection and work with team to mitigate
Budgets and Billing
SKILLSETS REQUIRED:
Bachelor's degree in advertising, marketing, business or related field
1-3 years of marketing or advertising experience, agency experience preferred
Interest in the Project Management discipline
Strong background in digital media including custom website page development, native advertising, digital display ads, search, email, and social media
Proficiency in Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Ability to manage time, adhere to strict timelines, multitask and work well under pressure
Detail orientation and ability to ensure that projects are developed in line with client's brand style and guidelines
Proactive nature in the seeking of work/responsibility
Dependability in execution of work and as member of assigned team
Enthusiastic, solution-oriented attitude in accepting work/new challenges
Desire to learn all aspects of the assigned client scope of work and tactics; digital knowledge (banner ads, etc.) is a plus
Effective interpersonal skills working well across functions
Conscientious work ethic
The Mars Agency is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, ancestry, creed, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or handicap, HIV, veteran, marital or family status, or any other status or condition protected by applicable state and/or federal laws, except where a bonafide occupational qualification applies.
The Mars Agency has developed a wide variety of inclusive benefit plans and policies that address and promote the needs of all employees and their family members, including comprehensive group health plans, a parental leave program that includes paid maternity and paternity benefits for pregnancy, adoption and surrogacy, flexible paid time off, a broad and confidential employee assistance program, ongoing wellness support initiatives, trusted financial health advice and guidance, promotion of education through tuition support and assistance, and a flexible and supportive work environment and culture.
The salary range for this role is based on location and experience, and is $55,000-$65,000.
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