Associate Project Manager - Marketing

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Supports client relations and project management by working with the agency to develop and complete small to medium scope projects.

• Assists in implementing marketing strategies by coordinating the creation and production of marketing and communications materials.

• Provides input on process improvements efforts.

• Gathers requirements for projects, understands traffic operations and collaborates with appropriate resources.

• Partners with account management and creative teams to drive effective execution of projects, with the goal of achieving high client satisfaction.

• Administers and monitors timelines and budgets at the project level.

• Builds project plans and manages small to medium scope projects.

• Manages day-to-day project management activities including monitoring daily workflow and projects.

• Assists in creating and maintaining internal project management tools/resources.

• Maintains documentation and communications.

• Provides support to senior project managers and department managers.

• Understands business impacts associated with initiatives.

• Assists in the creation of Business Case documents to communicate and prioritize initiatives.

• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Knowledge of

• Basic knowledge of marketing concepts and agency processes and project management methodology including project management, analysis, administration and documentation.

• Creative production processes.

Skill in

• Organizational, planning and time management skills – as well as a “roll up the sleeves” mentality – sufficient to independently oversee multiple projects from start to completion.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills, as well as strong interpersonal skills.

• Creating and maintaining project documentation and communications.

• Coordinating projects, communicating changes and progress, and completing projects on time and budget.

• Demonstrating accuracy and thoroughness while applying feedback to improve performance.

• Completing tasks on time or notifying the appropriate person with an alternate plan.

• Collecting, researching and analyzing data.

• Operating standard office equipment and using required software applications.

• Proofing and editing work.

Ability to

• Respond to client requests and works with existing process and formats.

• Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.

• Work well in individual and group problem solving situations; with limited oversight, takes accountability for tactical client needs.

• Continuously build knowledge and skills in project management.

• Respond promptly to client needs, respond to requests for service and assistance and meet commitments.

• Build strong relationships across the agency; gains confidence and trust of internal clients and agency teams.

• Support and explain the reasoning for decisions, as well as include appropriate people in the decision-making process.

• Work in a dynamic, growing environment.

• Deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.