Project Manager
3 Month Contract with Possible Extension
Hybrid in Sunnyvale, CA
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
Swoon has an exciting contract opportunity with a leading creative production company, who is actively seeking a Project Manager to join their team. This Project Manager will be responsible for managing the production of all screen and hardware images that are used throughout the client’s marketing deliverables. The primary focus of this position is to manage the process for the production of images, video or interactive projects by working with Creative and Production teams to plan, track and drive deadlines for new and existing images. In addition, build and foster relationships with vendors, external and inter-departmental groups throughout the client who require images.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Manage image schedules/expectations/resource management/image tracking
- Track imagery status of Producer’s project and provide weekly/daily status updates
- Manage project screen and hardware deliverables with localization scope in mind
- Accountable for risk management and formal route to escalation
- Troubleshoot and solve issues, drive process improvement as solutions are recognized
- Receive, compile, confirm accuracy, and distribute pertinent project information to appropriate parties
- Partners with Producers and Production teams to develop tools and systems for process and streamlined workflows
- Schedule and facilitate pre and post production meetings with the Image Production team
- Keep current with emerging technologies while constantly evolving the process for efficiencies
- Develop briefing materials for current workflows and collaborate to develop and implement a new dissemination method
QUALIFICATIONS
- Must have 5+ years’ experience in project management at an ad agency or production facility and have worked on global brands ideally across multiple mediums but specifically print, video and interactive channels.
- Ability to organize information quickly, at high and detailed levels
- Solid understanding and command of project management tools
- Flexibility in accommodating rapid change and capacity to learn quickly
- Facility for communicating effectively from one-on-one to large groups
- Experience tracking and prepping deliverables for localization
- Ability to make sound decisions, think strategically, focus on detail, problem solve, multi-task, and have an excellent memory
- Must possess exceptional organization, time management, excellent verbal/written communication skills, interpersonal skills and ability to prioritize
- Good working knowledge of Photoshop
WHAT'S NEXT?
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