The Associate Project Manager, shows great attention to detail and has a desire to master the fundamentals of project production. A successful candidate will be able to collaborate with their teammates in order to develop a feasible project plan. They will be seeking a fast-paced environment in which to hone their skills.
The Associate Project Manager at Signal Theory is responsible for supporting Project and Senior Project Managers in our goal of ensuring teams are producing great work quickly and efficiently for their clients. The Associate Project Manager reports to the Project or Senior Project Manager for the focus area and works alongside members of a client team (or teams) including Account Managers, Strategists, Art Directors, Copywriters, Developers, and other shared resources.
Responsibilities
The Associate Project Manager will:
Play an active role in developing a solution to a project issue with the relevant stakeholders
Listen to and work with their teammates to develop a project plan that meets the client’s and team’s needs
Adjust project schedules to reflect changes in time, scope and resource availability
Be able to identify which roles and disciplines need to be involved, with initial help from a mentor
Keep themselves meticulously organized maintain that same level of organization for their team’s backlog
Respond quickly to emails and chats, clearly communicating when a task will be complete
Be able to clearly and succinctly summarize information in written and verbal communications
Ensure that team performance data is accurately compiled and shared on a regular cadence
Show empathy when communicating with team members
Coordinate with other Signal Theory Project Managers to ensure the success of all client teams and resourcing
Requirements
The requirements and experience the Project Manager will need include:
0 to 2 years of experience managing projects in a business environment
Previous agency or marketing experience preferred
Familiarity with Agile methodologies a plus
HR Stuff
Exceptional benefits include:
Access to online learning platforms to continue honing your craft
Up to $500 a year to put toward qualified wellness expenses, like your gym membership
After one year, we’ll reimburse up to 50% of tuition costs for approved continuing education
And after eight years, enjoy a four-week paid sabbatical, plus a $750 reimbursement for international travel
Of course, we also:
Are an equal opportunity employer
Provide health, dental and vision insurance
Offer salaries commensurate with experience
Offer both traditional and Roth 401k plans with employer matching
