What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager position at VaynerMedia?
VaynerX
VaynerX is a family of companies building brands for the now. Founded by Chairman Gary Vaynerchuk in January 2017, the modern-day parent company is home to relevance-driving businesses including VaynerMedia, ChukMedia, Tamara Group, Gallery Media Group, Eva Nosidam Productions, Tingley Lane Trading, and VaynerSpeakers.
ABOUT VAYNERMEDIA
VaynerMedia is a global integrated creative and media agency, built for today's consumers. As the Modern Agency of Record, it understands the nuances of today's attention landscape, empowering brands to win attention, drive relevance, and deliver business results. Founded in 2009, by Gary Vaynerchuk, the independently owned agency operates in 15 offices worldwide, including Amsterdam, Bangkok, Chicago, New Delhi, Kuala Lumpur, London, Los Angeles, Mexico City, Miami, New York, Tokyo, Toronto, Singapore, and Sydney. VaynerMedia is part of the VaynerX family of companies.
We are currently looking for a Project Manager to be part of our fast-paced, collaborative, innovative agency. While Project Management has four core responsibilities on project work (budget, schedule, resources and process), ultimately the PM's role is to set teams up for success. The Project Manager will report to the Director of Project Management.
KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
VaynerX is a family of companies building brands for the now. Founded by Chairman Gary Vaynerchuk in January 2017, the modern-day parent company is home to relevance-driving businesses including VaynerMedia, ChukMedia, Tamara Group, Gallery Media Group, Eva Nosidam Productions, Tingley Lane Trading, and VaynerSpeakers.
ABOUT VAYNERMEDIA
VaynerMedia is a global integrated creative and media agency, built for today's consumers. As the Modern Agency of Record, it understands the nuances of today's attention landscape, empowering brands to win attention, drive relevance, and deliver business results. Founded in 2009, by Gary Vaynerchuk, the independently owned agency operates in 15 offices worldwide, including Amsterdam, Bangkok, Chicago, New Delhi, Kuala Lumpur, London, Los Angeles, Mexico City, Miami, New York, Tokyo, Toronto, Singapore, and Sydney. VaynerMedia is part of the VaynerX family of companies.
We are currently looking for a Project Manager to be part of our fast-paced, collaborative, innovative agency. While Project Management has four core responsibilities on project work (budget, schedule, resources and process), ultimately the PM's role is to set teams up for success. The Project Manager will report to the Director of Project Management.
KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
- Lead and manage all internal cross-functional teams and clients during the project lifecycle.
- Develop holistic project plans, including budgets, timelines, & resourcing needs, for both retainer and incremental project work.
- Lead and schedule necessary project-related meetings such as kickoffs, brainstorms, and deliverables reviews Drive internal and client communication and collaboration on multiple projects with a variety of stakeholders.Own project-related contracts, including statements of work (SOWs), vendor service agreements, releases, etc. Communicate directly with clients around budget, timelines, process & deliverables.
- Own client-facing execution end-to-end (run status calls, send creative to client and convey client feedback to internal team)
- Collaborate with back-office departments including Resourcing/Finance/Business Affairs/Legal based on current business needs
- A bachelor's degree or entrepreneurial street cred
- 3-6 years of agency experience managing projects, coordinating teams, and/or other planning related duties, preferably in the digital space
- Strong relationship-building and communication skills
- A strong understanding of agency processes, including strategy, creative ideation, content development, production, and media
- Ability to anticipate needs and solve problems in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
- Experience with project management software for work management and timeline planning.