Summary:

The Project Manager, In-House Agency, will work in a lead role with a primary focus on organizing, planning, coordinating and executing assigned projects while working within the constraints of tight agency deadline. The Project Manager will lead entire initiatives on assigned businesses, define project goals, set timelines and milestones, communicate with stakeholders, and see a project through to its closure. This role will ideally have experience in the branding industry. Prior agency experience in creating and deploying brand identities across the ecosystem in various mediums such as digital, print, and social activations is a plus. The role will not have direct reports. The candidate should be a self-starter, maintain a high level of attention to detail, and be able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsible for planning, scheduling, assigning, trafficking, and overseeing assigned In-House Agency projects.

Ability to utilize project management tools.

Discover and define scope of work for each assigned project/campaign, coordinating with dedicated Creative Director on timing, strategy, and delivery.

Liaison between IHA team and project owners to define requirements for assigned projects.

Manage assigned project timelines, team workloads, project movement, and project communication.

Coordinate between category leads on behalf of the In-House Agency regarding any escalations pertaining to assigned projects.

Coordinate kick-off meetings for assigned projects to understand partner needs and define scope and timing, as well as coordinate presentation meetings to share back creative solutions.

Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned projects.

Handle project link connection of master project list, project sheets and project folders. As new projects are submitted.

Identify and communicate potential project issues and risks, propose solutions to, and provide regular reports to, the Associate Director Project Management, In-House Agency

Comply with all company policies and procedures.

Maintain regular and punctual attendance.

Other Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position is an individual contributor.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Strong organizational and multitasking skills.

Great communicator.

Flexibility and problem-solving capabilities

Knowledge of workflows and project management tools, such as Smartsheet, etc.

Digital acuity is a must.

Displays credibility and presence that enables consultancy.

General understanding of design and creative processes.

Education and/or Experience:

Bachelor’s degree from a four (4) year College or University or equivalent professional experience.

Three (3) to five (5) years of related project manager experience.

Experience with Smartsheet, Microsoft Office programs and Adobe suite is a plus.

Agency and Branding experience is a plus (in-house or traditional creative agency).

Experience in the mortgage industry is preferable.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

None Required

Work Complexity:

Addresses basic problems that are not immediately evident but typically not complex. Problems are typically within the immediate job area. Problems are typically solved through drawing from standard procedures and basic analysis.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is normally performed in a typical interior office work environment which does not subject the employee to any hazardous or unpleasant elements. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Americans with Disabilities Act:

Applicants as well as employees who are or become disabled must be able to satisfactorily perform the essential job functions of the position either with or without reasonable accommodation. Applicants as well as employees are encouraged to meet with Human Resources as the organization shall review reasonable accommodations on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.

Job Responsibilities:

The statements reflect the general duties and responsibilities considered necessary to perform the essential functions of the job and should not be considered as an all-inclusive list of all the work requirements of the position. The company may change the specific job duties with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.