Title: Project Manager III
Location: Remote in Austin, TX or New York, NY
Type: Contract
Duration: 2 Months (with possibility extensions)
Project Overview
The main function of a non-IT project manager is to plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as engineering, research and development, financial systems and product roll-out, etc or any other non-IT based project. By helping businesses make better marketing decisions in their advertisements will allow them to acquire more awareness, customers, and sales in a more efficient manner.
As the ideal Project Manager candidate, you are experienced in handling a wide range of initiatives, logistical and support related tasks and you must be able to work independently with little or no supervision. You must be exceedingly well organized, flexible, and enjoy solving logistical and operational challenges in support of a global team of data analysts.
You are able to interact confidently with staff at all levels in fast-paced environments, remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful and efficient, and maintaining a high level of professionalism, confidentiality, and focus on client service.
You possess expert level written and verbal communication skills, strong process, change and risk management ability, and acute attention to accuracy and detail in all aspects of your responsibilities. You have an expert working knowledge of the Google Suites and Microsoft Office and have a curiosity for learning software and processes quickly. You are well-versed in standard Project Management best practices and have experience implementing and explaining them to cross-functional teams.
Overall Responsibilities
• Manage project activities that support program management including calendaring, vendor management, content management, and global communication.
• Build cross-functional relationships between departments and with external vendors.
• Coordinate projects, making detailed plans to accomplish goals and directing the integration of technical activities while minimizing risk.
• Present and explain proposals, reports and findings to stakeholders.
• Analyze technology, resource needs and market demand, to plan and assess the feasibility of projects.
• Confer with management, production and marketing staff to discuss project specifications and procedures.
• Review and recommend or approve contracts and cost estimates.
• Direct, review and approve deliverable designs and changes.
• Consult or negotiate with internal stakeholders to prepare project specifications.
• Provide expertise and data analysis of the Business Partners for Agencies program KPIs, cross-functional initiatives, and strategic plans.
Mandatory Skills
• Verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, attention to detail and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong ability to work independently and manage time efficiently.
• Experience working through ambiguity and uncertainty
• Strong knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, and production methods.
• Strong knowledge of computer software, such as Google Docs, Google Sheets, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and project management software, such as Asana.
• 3+ years experience in project management coordination
• Bachelor's degree in business administration or a related field.
• PMI or PMP certification preferred.
• Event and educational workshop management experience preferred.
Compensation:
The estimated pay range for this position is USD $57.00/Hr - USD $62.00/Hr and is a Non-Exempt role.
Exact compensation and offers of employment are dependent on circumstances of each case and will be determined based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, licenses or certifications, and location.
Benefits:
We offer comprehensive benefit options which vary depending on role, location, and employment type. The Talent Acquisition Partner can share more details about compensation or benefits for the specific role during the hiring process.