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Senior Integrated Project ManagerDuluth, GA or Birmingham, AL
Luckie is looking for an ambitious, detail-oriented, Senior Project Manager who is very familiar with media-driven multichannel campaign executions. The selected candidate will be responsible for defining, planning, and directing the successful delivery of Luckie’s full scope of marketing solutions across advertising channels and campaigns (with current emphasis on Traditional & Digital Media, Brand Strategy, and Data & Analytics).
This position reports directly to the team’s Program Director and works closely with cross-functional project teams (business intelligence, strategy, UX, creative, development, and more), client contacts, and other agency partners while functioning as a central point of contact for all project-related information. Additionally, this senior leader will serve as a mentor, and possibly direct line manager of more junior project managers on the team.
Here's what you'll do:
- Establishes strong relationships with clients by providing them with executional thought leadership and an understanding of their business, their needs, and requirements
- Collaborates with the project team to identify the approach, budget, deliverables, and schedule to deliver complex digital projects within established constraints and sets clear expectations with the team for their role in delivering the project
- Applies appropriate project management methodology to successfully drive delivery -- projects may utilize Waterfall, Agile, or a hybrid methodology (Senior PM is expected to be fluent and adaptable to various PM methodologies)
- Communicates scope/schedule variances to the team and provides solutions for addressing
- Maintains a clear understanding of the overarching strategy on all assigned projects
- Oversees the architecture and implementation of interactive projects while also maintaining production knowledge by keeping current with industry developments
- Manages project lifecycle including resource management, estimate to actuals management, project plan adherence, and ensuring functional requirements are met per specification
- Prioritizes work so not only the most urgent work is completed, but also the most important
- Generates draft SOWs and assists in billing details
- Manages project schedule and budget and ensures project progress from conception to completion including change management while maintaining a clear and reasonable vision of 'next steps' and the 'big picture'
- Develops risk and change management plans that accurately reflect the scope of work and resources available
- Develops resource plans by working with PMO peers and team leaders to ensure appropriate resources are in place throughout each project
- Delivers instructions in a clear and concise manner, providing proper materials and documentation
Here's what we're looking for:
- 5+ years of experience managing integrated and campaign-based marketing & advertising projects, preferably in a consulting or agency environment, across a diverse set of deliverables (traditional/paid media assets, web, video, and social)
- Strong experience across the full scope of agency services, i.e. strategic initiatives, data & analytics, traditional media, and digital projects (including web & email)
- Strong communication, organization, and follow-up skills
- Leads an effective and efficient discussion, ensuring discussions stay on track and lead to a solution and/or clear next steps
- Exhibits strong listening skills and the ability to tactfully communicate a position on relevant issues to reach team consensus
- Effective problem-solving and negotiation skills to mitigate conflict or risk
- Thinks clearly and diplomatically when participating in a discussion to field complex or sensitive questions from internal or external parties
- Professional presentation, training, and client-facing skills
- Competent understanding of project management methodology including the ability to identify and resolve issues, manage risk, develop detailed work plans and specifications, perform resource allocations, and run team meetings
- Ability to work independently and thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Proficient with various PM tools, including Jira
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to multitask across multiple projects
- Positive, team-player attitude
Project ManagerDuluth, GA
The Project Manager works daily with the Account Team interfacing with various clients, vendors, and departments to move projects through on behalf of the client and account team. Projects may entail full-scope of services including traditional media, digital media, print, social, etc. In addition, our entire agency staff is encouraged to attend creative brainstorming sessions and interact with the creative team to provide input as projects go through the agency.
Responsibilities will include assisting the account team with opening jobs, tracking time, creating and updating status reports, developing timelines, writing up and reviewing change orders, estimating and billing, proofing, and QA for all projects.
Here’s what you’ll do:
- Maintain a clear understanding of clients and overarching strategy of all assigned projects
- Support account team in day-to-day activities for assigned clients and ensure projects stay on schedule and continue moving forward
- Keep apprised of clients’ brands/products/services/marketing/industry developments
- Review and proof projects moving through the agency
- Serve as quality control for all projects before sent to clients
- Collaborate with the account team in establishing budget, deliverables, and timeline for delivery with established expectations
- Collaborate with team in preparing client invoices, proposals, marketing communications and strategic marketing plans, media and public relations plans, change orders
- Regularly check for and respond DAILY to all client communications, including calls and emails
- Check and approve creative/production materials, copy, layouts, and art, and coordinate client approvals
- Oversee scope management, project lifecycle, and resource management
- Inform and involve the account executive immediately in the event of potential problems (i.e., client/agency relations, budget overruns, scheduling, etc.)
Here’s what we’re looking for:
- At least 3 years of experience managing marketing projects, preferably in a consulting or agency environment across a diverse set of deliverables
- Competent knowledge of project management methodology
- Detail-oriented and highly organized
- Ability to meet deadlines and work in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to multi-task, learn quickly, and respond positively to change
- Must have an understanding and appreciation of design
- Will be trained in and must fully understand agency System of Record, Workamajig
Senior Account ManagerDuluth, GA
The Senior Account Manager ensures the agency’s client needs are met by monitoring and guiding account activities and by maintaining an effective level of direct contact with clients. Reporting to and working closely with the VP of Strategy & Accounts, the Senior Account Manager bears responsibility for accounts growth and profitability, and for developing members of the account team as required. The position requires a solid background in mid- to senior-level marketing positions and/or demonstrated superior performance as an account manager. Advanced verbal and written skills, analytical thinking skills, personal organization skills, and knowledge of interpersonal dynamics are required.
In addition, the Senior Account Manager must demonstrate ability and knowledge in marketing tactics, projects, strategic plans, and media plans with a clear understanding of today’s marketing and advertising business. They must fully understand and research assigned clients’ industries to gain awareness of specific market trends and issues, as well as possess personnel management abilities, encompassing team-building and mentoring skills.
THIS POSITION IS IN THE OFFICE TUESDAY - FRIDAY WITH THE OPTION OF WFH ON MONDAYS. IF THIS DOES NOT ALIGN WITH YOUR PREFERENCES, THIS WILL NOT BE THE BEST FIT FOR YOU.
Here’s what you’ll do:
- Work with the VP of Strategy & Accounts to develop marketing plans and key tactics for assigned clients
- Handle day-to-day activities and execution for assigned clients, including project management and timelines, budget management, time and scope accuracy, and quality of deliverables
- Provide monthly reports on client activities and other accomplishments toward delivering value and meeting client goals
- Develop media briefs and work with the media team to represent the voice of the client in planning
- Review creative campaign concepts to ensure strategic marketing objectives remain in focus
- Track the effectiveness of assigned campaigns or projects per approved marketing strategy and scope
- Participate in agency/client negotiations
- Keep apprised of clients’ brands/products/services/marketing/industry developments
- Establish positive relationships with client personnel, including c-suite and day-to-day contacts
- Take required actions to ensure that client relations are positive and stable and that agency leadership is immediately informed of any potential issues with client/agency relations, budget overruns, delays, etc.
- Seek out new business opportunities for assigned accounts and play a leading role in their development, including estimate creation, planning, etc.
- Guide account team members in career and skills development as required
- Evaluate account team member performance as required
- Attend networking functions with local business entities/chambers of commerce to establish new business leads and promote agency brand
- Respond to all client questions and/or issues in a timely manner
- Perform other account management duties as deemed necessary by agency leadership
Here’s what we’re looking for:
- 6+ years of marketing strategy and management experience
- Outstanding oral and written communication skills
- Detail-oriented and highly organized
- Experience in Microsoft Office suite and basic knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite
- Ability to multi-task, learn quickly, and respond positively to change
- Must have a positive collaborative attitude; must also have the ability to work well with principals, staff, clients, and other outside contacts
- Must have the ability to maintain high-level professional relationships
- Must have an understanding and appreciation of marketing and design
- 2+ years of experience managing and leading team members
What we offer
- Comprehensive healthcare
- 401 (k)
- Generous PTO
- Ongoing career training
- Baby leave for moms and dads
- Hybrid Work Environment
- Thirsty Thursdays Happy Hour
- Leave early on Summer Fridays
- Volunteer Day
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