Project Manager

Duration: 6 months contract

Pay Rate: $50-85/HR with No PTOs

Drive execution and independently manage all assigned projects ranging from small to large scale initiatives for Dolls Consumer Products Creative team. Ensure all projects deliver against brand objectives, adhere to brand standards and creative excellence; and are delivered on time and on budget.

Responsibilities:

PROJECT MANAGEMENT- 70%

• Project manage assigned projects autonomously and follow through on all aspects of the project from start to finish. Project types include but are not limited to: CP style guides/toolkits, trade shows, event and pitch materials

• Create project plan and manage cross functional teams to deliver comprehensive campaigns and plans

• Develop and communicate timelines, daily milestones, next steps and status to project team to ensure on time delivery of all milestones. Revise timelines as needed to meet changing needs and requirements

• Maintain status reports and lead status meetings for assigned projects

• Coordinate with Creative Director to prioritize creative team's workload and identify resources needed to complete assignments

• Monitor budget throughout project life cycle and communicate budget status to team and identify if additional funds are needed or if project has gone beyond original scope

COMMUNICATIONS STRATEGY- 30%

• Provide strategic lens and ensure all deliverables meet brand standards

• Support supervisor in brand strategy assignments

• Manage communication and set expectations for work throughout the project

• Work with creative team to ensure feedback is addressed

Requirements:
B.A./B.S. Business, Communications or related field

• EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Minimum 5-7 years of Project Management and/or Account/Client Management experience working on Creative and Production projects and/or agency environment

• Experience in Consumer Products/Licensing preferred

• Experience working across cross-functional groups

• Project estimating and scheduling for small to mid-sized projects

• Knowledge and practice in branding, design and advertising

Desirable Skills and Qualifications:
• Detail oriented and highly organized

• Creative thinker and solution seeker

• Energetic and quick learner

• Team player and collaborator

• Sense of ownership and responsibility on all projects

• Proactive and assertive

• Flexible and ability to perform well under stress

• Effective in a dynamic fast paced environment

• Ability to maintain a positive attitude when dealing with adversity

• Adaptable to changing environment

• Good judgment, sense of self-awareness and emotional intelligence

Shift: Day(1st shift)