Project Manager | Growth Marketing Team

WHY DEPT®?

We are pioneers at heart. What this means, is that we are always leaning forward, thinking of what we can create tomorrow that does not exist today. We were born digital and we are a new model of agency, with a deep skillset in tech and marketing. That’s why we hire curious, self-driven, talented people who never stop innovating.

Our culture is big enough to cope and small enough to care. Meaning, that with people across 20+ countries, we’re big enough to provide you with the best tools, global opportunities, and benefits that help you thrive. While acting small by investing in you, your growth, your team, and giving you the autonomy to solve our clients' problems, no matter where you are in the world. 

**Please note that this position will need to be located within 50 miles of one of the following cities: Chicago IL; Denver CO; San Diego CA; Boston MA; Austin TX; Atlanta GA; New York NY

About You

We are looking for a meticulous, extremely organized Project Manager with at least four years project management experience in a very fast-paced environment to work on DEPT’s Client Services team within our Creative & Media Division. This PM will be responsible for a variety of performance marketing related projects.

This includes identifying project scope, clarifying deliverables, anticipating needs, understanding timelines, and managing client and internal communication. The PM will be responsible for project managing complex and/or larger projects and will also need to be comfortable in the weeds - specifically helping to drive day to day deliverables. In short, you are the spider in the web who keeps the focus on driving our roadmap forward, who does not shy away from deadlines, who can monitor overviews and budgets and who can coordinate all of this with the client.

The Project Manager has excellent collaboration skills & a strong self-starter. The PM  is thinking 3 steps ahead on a project that only has 2 steps. You run multifaceted projects all the way through with a successful team, professional deliverables and a happy client. The PM often is the middleman between the internal team and client team, understanding the balance between teams and serving both teams’ best interest, requiring excellent communication skills. The PM is also focused on team productivity & performance, always monitoring for ways to improve workflows for accuracy and time savings. 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES  

• Project oversight and ownership
• Project scoping and requirements gathering
• End-to-end project management
• Direction and evaluation of project management process
• Building, maintaining, and executing on timelines
• Project set-up and management within tools like Asana, Trello, Monday.com, and Jira
• Vetting and analysis of project feedback & implementing improvements
• Updating and maintaining project budget tracking
• Act as liaison between internal teams and clients
• Stakeholder management internally as well as externally

QUALIFICATIONS   

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 4+ years’ experience at an agency 
• Strong working knowledge of digital marketing
• Have at least a basic understanding of digital marketing topics like SEO, SEA, Programmatic, Social Advertising, and CRO
• Experience with Project management software
  
  

Additional things that will impress us:    

• Great communicator and leader; and able to build rapport with people quickly and easily
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Strong time management skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Ability to prioritize and consistently handle multiple tasks across multiple clients and teams
• Ability to handle changing priorities, while meeting deadlines
• Ability to work in the details but also see the big picture
• Willingness and ability to learn
• Ability to keep a cool head and positive attitude when executing tasks across account

The anticipated salary range for this position is $60,000 - $104,000. Salary is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, expertise, physical location, and organizational impact. This is based on a 40-hour workweek and leveling. Keep in mind, we're flexible. 

WE SUPPORT YOU BEING YOU: 

DEPT® is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We believe our work is its best when our people feel safe and free to be themselves. We’re committed to an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection process and workplace, regardless of anyone’s identity, background, beliefs, lifestyle or disabilities. So tell us about any accommodations you need. It’s totally confidential and only used to make sure you feel fully supported at every step. 

DEPT® participates in E-Verify, meaning your Form I-9 information will be sent to the federal government to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S. 

We are a B Corp-certified company passionate about purpose-driven work.  Our hope is that you can feel good about the contributions DEPT® is making to the world and we always have an open door for your ideas in making the world a better place. 

DEPT® is a pioneering technology and marketing services company that creates integrated end-to-end digital experiences for brands such as Google, KFC, Philips, Audi, Twitch, Patagonia, eBay and more. Its team of 2,500+ digital specialists across 30+ locations on 5 continents delivers pioneering work on a global scale with a boutique culture. 

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DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION

At DEPT®, we take pride in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. We actively seek to recruit, develop, nurture, and retain talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, with varying skills and perspectives.

Not sure you meet all qualifications? Apply, and let us decide! Research shows that women and members of underrepresented groups tend not to apply for jobs when they think they may not meet every requirement, when in fact they do. We believe in giving everyone a fair chance to shine. 

We also encourage you  to reach out to us and discuss any reasonable adjustments we can make to support you throughout the recruitment process and your time with us.

Want to know more about our dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion? Check out our efforts here.

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