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Project Manager [JRP-12082]

For more than 50 years, Carlberg has leveraged strategic planning, innovative media, and breakthrough creative to help challenger brands outperform their competitors without outspending them. We are a full-service advertising agency proudly based in Houston. We partner with brands and people we truly believe in and then drive their success with every ounce of our craft and conviction. We do our best work on brand challenges that demand experience, ambition, and creativity. We welcome partners of all sizes, industries and walks of life.

We are currently seeking to hire a skilled Project Manager to join our team. In this critical role, you will ensure that projects move efficiently and effectively through our agency, from inception to completion. If you’re a detail-oriented, self-motivated, organized, go-getter that thrives in a collaborative environment, we want to hear from you.

Our employees are currently working remotely and have monthly in-person meetings at The Ion. The selected candidate will reside in the Houston area and receive the following perks: Competitive salary; 401(k) plan; Healthcare benefits; Work from Home; Flexible work schedule; Workshops and Training Opportunities; Networking Opportunities; Supportive, creative, collaborative, and inclusive company culture.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage Workflow: Collaborate with account, media, and creative teams to oversee project timelines, budgets, and deliverables, ensuring smooth and efficient execution
• Facilitate Communication & Meetings: Act as the main point of contact between departments, promoting clear and consistent communication throughout the project lifecycle (This could include setting up and running meetings with internal teams. When applicable, it could require communicating with the client to achieve timeline success)
• Solve Problems: Identify potential roadblocks early and implement solutions to keep projects on track
• Organize and Track: Utilize project management tools to assign tasks, monitor progress, and provide regular updates to team members and stakeholders
• Drive Results: Ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards
• Develop Processes: Work closely with leadership to build and refine agency processes, helping us grow and operate even more efficiently
• Manage Vendors & Traffic Creative: work closely with the media team and various vendors on trafficking creative, creating and tracking POs & invoices and proof of performance

REQUIREMENTS:

• Familiarity with the fast-paced environment of an advertising or branding agency
• Exceptional ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
• Clear and professional communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to remain calm and focused in high-pressure situations
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to motivate and support team members
• Ability to slow down and look closely at all work to ensure everything is correct, built to spec, has been proofread, and fulfills the assignment, task, strategy, or goal
• Always wanting to learn more, not afraid to ask questions and to share openly with the team
• Ability to manage time, tasks, and projects both efficiently and effectively
• Reside in the Houston area
• Able to attend in-person, all-agency meetings in Houston once a month as well as impromptu meetings when needed
• Proven project management experience (especially using project management tools)
• Bachelor’s Degree
• 2+ years of related professional experience
• Agency or Marketing experience is a plus
• Microsoft Suite experience is a plus

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