Project Manager

WHAT WE NEED FROM EVERYONE:

Live our values & do the brave thing.

Our Values: Good Enough is Not Enough. Grab an Oar. Be More Human. Play Like a Pirate.

Doing the brave thing is about courage. It’s about never being a spectator. Speaking up with clarity and conviction and kindness. Not hedging our points-of-view with clients or each other. Saying what we think when it’s in the best interest of the idea or the people, even if it’s uncomfortable. Being willing to take smart risks. Making tough decisions without agonizing. And, being transparent and vulnerable in search of the best. This is the expectation for all of us. In turn, we commit to perpetuating a culture where bravery is rewarded and support is always within reach.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:

• As part of the operations group and account team, this role is expected to be a cross-functional resource and the communication connection for the team from kick-off to completion. Project Managers are facilitators, partnering with Account, Strategy, Creative, and Production to anticipate, plan and communicate key information required for successful agency projects and initiatives.
• Collaborate: You will work closely with account leadership and other stakeholders to develop integrated project schedules (general topline or project-specific), and provide the team with key milestones and due dates. You will ensure that the team is operating smoothly and efficiently to achieve the most integrated and efficient productions. You will foster an environment built on opportunity, trust, respect, and transparency within team.
• Communicate: You will be a master at fostering communication and understanding within the agency team and partners. You will synthesize and communicate milestones, dependencies and concerns around overall or specific tracks. You will own task objectives or deliverables, key dates, milestone contingencies, project status, and implication of delays.
• Identify: You will look at the big picture, but stay on top of the details. You will proactively identify and escalates potential issues before they hinder progress; leverages interpersonal skills facilitate creative problem solving
• Resource: You will always be thinking one step ahead in order to identify resources such as time, money, or external contractors necessary to support initiatives and complete project accurately and on-time.
• Organize: You will learn, maintain, communicate, and reinforce correct processes, procedures, and best-practices. You will organize information and coach, mentor, or train others as needed. You will manage document and archives project activities and asset files.
• Adapt: You will be solutions-oriented and adapt by modifying plans and schedules as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5-7 years project management or production experience; ideally across 360 campaigns, with a strong emphasis on social/digital.
• Experience working in a creative environment (advertising/PR, entertainment, media); from strategy development through to production delivery.
• Team player and leader, able to multi-task and problem solve under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, able to establish strong working relationships with cross-functional teams and colleagues of all levels.
• Able to work both autonomously and collaboratively for solutions-oriented results.
• Clear and concise written and verbal presentation skills and style; proficient in presentation (Google Slides, Keynote, Powerpoint) and workflow software (Smartsheet, Microsoft Project).
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.

All hires must be located in or willing to relocate to Los Angeles to work from our offices hybrid three days a week.

The annual salary range for this role is $85,000-$100,000 and may vary depending on the candidate’s experience. Other compensation includes relocation costs, if applicable. Benefits for this role include health/vision/dental insurance, 401(k), stock purchase, vacation, sick and personal days, Also, you will be eligible (approximately thirty days after you commence employment) to participate in all disability, life, travel insurance plans and programs, retirement plans subject to the terms and conditions of such benefit plans. Please don’t let our posted ranges keep you from exploring this or any other exciting opportunities within TBWA.

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