Jr. Project Manager Full Time NEW

Overall Objective

The primary objective of the Creative Junior Project Manager is to facilitate the smooth execution of projects from initiation through delivery. Ultimately, the Jr. PM helps ensure that every project supports the agency’s commitment to quality, timeliness, and client satisfaction.

Responsibilities

The Creative Jr. Project Manager oversees scheduling, monitoring, and tracking of internal workflows for assigned clients, ensuring projects progress efficiently and client satisfaction remains high.

• Project Management Software Expertise
• Maintain, enforce and optimize Workfront protocols for project intake, processing, and tracking.
• Monitor project deadlines and deliverables across multiple platforms.
• Provide guidance to team members on effective use of Workfront and other project management tools as needed.
• Project Coordination
• Facilitate and oversee projects, meetings, approvals across departments, including Creative, Account Services, Studio, Development, and Media.
• Communicate project status, content, and objectives to relevant stakeholders.
• Organize and participate in inter-departmental meetings to review workloads and forecast upcoming work.
• Operational & Financial Administration
• Process, investigate and resolve estimates, billing and vendor invoices in compliance with departmental procedures.
• Manage stock photography and costs within established guidelines.
• Workflow & Process Improvement
• Evaluate operational processes regularly and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency.
• Enforce adherence to standardized procedures, including naming conventions, file management, and version control.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and/or 4+ years of relevant professional experience.
• Strong proficiency with project management software, especially Workfront, as well as Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Demonstrated experience managing projects using Workfront or similar platforms, including task assignment, progress tracking, and reporting.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Resourceful, adaptable, and committed to continuous process improvement.
• Ability to solve problems creatively and remain composed under pressure.
• Capable of working independently and as a supportive team member to achieve department and business objectives.