MRM//McCann is seeking a Project Manager. This role requires the ability to work independently, manage client and partner relationships, as well as taking direction from other team members to support site production and additional channels.
Responsibilities:
- Manage projects with cross-functional teams including: Creative, Technology, QA, User Experience/Information Architecture, Production, and Performance & Analytics
- Responsible for project managing multiple medium size, medium-complexity, launches/programs simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment.
- Manage effective meetings with clients, senior personnel and team members, providing accurate information, concise deliverables and clear expectations.
- Develop/manage project scope documents, related schedules/project plans, project resource requirements and staffing assignments.
- Collaborate effectively with cross-functional team members, agency partners and vendors.
- Coach and mentor other team members; specifically Associate Project Managers.
- Leverage strong verbal and written communication skills to further develop the relationship between the client, agency, and team.
Qualifications:
- Solid ability to shift approach between the big picture and critical details; then possess strong judgement to know when to focus on each.
- Strong interpersonal skills demonstrated with clients, agency teams and individuals.
- Problem/solution thinker with a strong ability to collaborate, persuade and negotiate toward solutions.
- Displays resiliency while working under pressure, in a dynamic environment, with shifting deadlines and deliverables.
- Strong communication skills – written, verbal, text, etc.
- Developed project management skills and experience including:
- Schedule development, management, monitoring and oversight
- Resource management and forecasting
- Task and delivery management
- Risk identification and management
- Issue identification and management
Education & Experience Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, relevant experience desired.
- 2-5 years of project management experience in one or more of the following fields: operations, digital technology or web development firm, IT consulting firm or strategy consulting firm.
- Experience in an agency environment, or equivalent client-side experience.
- Solid knowledge of the web and related technologies including (user experience, web development, web services, integration, application management and hosting).
- Intermediate skills in MS Office including: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Intermediate skills in MS Project or other project plan software (i.e. Smartsheet).
- Awareness of production tools and proprietary software (Egnyte, JIRA, Outlook).
- Familiarity with content management systems (i.e. CMS).
Physical, Travel & Other Requirements:
- Occasional travel as needed within 25 miles.
- Minimal to no national/international travel required.
AT MRM, RELATIONSHIP IS OUR MIDDLE NAME.
MRM//McCann is a leading customer relationship agency that leverages the power of creativity, the beauty of data, and the magic of technology to nurture, encourage and sustain strong relationships between brands and their customers – in turn, creating meaningful experiences for people, while driving business results.
We employ the most innovative talent in the industry to digitally drive the transformation of our clients’ businesses and provide creative solutions to help brands grow meaningful relationships with people.
Do you excel when working in a team? Are you fascinated by the endless possibilities that technology brings to marketing? Are you ready to transform our world?
If so, you will thrive in our culture based on the Important Things We Believe (I.T.W.B.s):
- Ideas power everything
- We’re Better Together
- We’ll figure it out
- Complexity can be managed
- It only counts if we deliver
- Technology is magic
MRM//McCann is a leader in Gartner Inc.'s annual "Magic Quadrant for Global Digital Marketing Agencies" report. Gartner Magic Quadrants are based on an exacting methodology where agencies stand out for their strategic services, including business strategy and digital business transformation skills. MRM//McCann is noted for its global vision and strategy, and its use of tools and analytics enabling clients to deliver a measurable business impact as the result of those strategies.
NO THIRD PARTY RESUMES ACCEPTED.
MRM//McCann is an EEO/AA employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, marital status, citizenship, disability, genetic information or veteran status or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law. MRM//McCann participates in e-Verify.
If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please submit your request through one of the following methods listed below:
- a) Dedicated Fax - 917-661-6310
- b) Dedicated E-mail – Careers@mwgdetroit.com
- c) US Mail – ATTN: Human Resources, 360 W. Maple Birmingham, MI 48009
- d) Dedicated Phone – 248-203-8000
NOTE: Disability accommodation requests only.