About this role
The Project Manager is responsible for the management and delivery of mid to large-scale interactive website design/development projects. The Project Manager works to ensure that the project team is poised to meet the objectives and goals of each project on-time and on-budget as well as champion quality and integrity of the end result.Project Managers must have 2-5 years experience managing interactive projects from discovery and design to technical development and implementation. Experience in an agency environment is key.
The Project Manager is an enthusiastic problem solver and thrives on being engaged at all levels of the project. As the key point of contact for both the Client and the project team, the Project Manager plays a pivotal role in the success of an engagement
Required Skills & Experience
Responsible for developing overall production strategies and deliverables for each individual program, from development through to translation, testing & releaseResponsible to ensure that approvals dates & process & clear & understood on the project - both with Client & LicensorResponsible for managing key resources & their respective timing & deliverablesEnsure that Jira & Confluence are used properly on each project within the HS standards defined by the IP and/or Sr ProducerResponsible for developing overall production strategies and working with discipline leads and project teams to execute on plansMonitor day-to-day activities of the project team and ensure work is progressing as planned. Work with project team and actively be involved in the workManage schedules, budgets, assets, and overall project organization to ensure requirements and project deliverables dates are clearly communicated, understood and executed uponEffectively and efficiently plan and prioritize all deliverables and resources working across project(s) based on scope of work and project goalsActively monitor project risks and scope creep to foresee/identify potential problems and proactively identify solutions to address them in advanceWork with the Data Analyst to ensure proper tracking is integrated for each program where required for Client UpdatesConsistently identify needs that Clients may not recognize and ensure approaches and solutions are linked to objectives and future needsConsistently manage client expectations, ensure delivery of the highest quality service, and solicit and act on client feedbackCommunicate and document project status and strategic recommendations to clients, team members and senior FUEL management on a regular basis; escalate issues accordingly via the appropriate channelsProactively identify opportunities and deliver improvements; evangelize the FUEL production methodology and project processesPartner with project team leads to present work as well as participate in new business presentation opportunitiesWorking on multiple projects within HS, understanding & carrying to deliver the integrated approach within the overall creative strategyKey Accountability for all wrap up content for each finished project.Responsible for tracking & resolution of bugs on each program for delivery
Additional Skills & Experience
LeadershipAble to manage stressExcellent verbal, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skillsStrong motivational skills, acts as the voice for the team to the HS exec teamDemonstrated ability to motivate, support and understand different project teamsStrong attention to detail and focus on task completion is criticalAn innovative and solution oriented mindsetStrong ability to analyze & conceptualizeStrong interactive / digital knowledgeAbility to establish and maintain a trust-based relationship with clientsAct as an expert and reference for clientsBasic legal knowledge for client contracts, production and talent management etc.Understanding & awareness of product development & experience tying product goals to business goalsWork well with all levels of development (Creative, Development, Finance, Executive Team)
Qualifications
3-5 years of experience in interactive producer roleProject Management Training, budgeting and organizational SkillsExperiences dealing with outsourcing partnersExperience with the development of small to medium scale websites and a strong understanding of associated web development technologies and third party applications and platforms is essentialProficient in MS Office, MS Project, Basecamp, bug tracking, wiki and related project management toolsExperience with project tracking software and other project tracking method particularly SCRUMUnderstanding of Development process is an asset