If you’ve got the organizational savvy of a cruise director without the stomach for a life at sea, then FARM may be the perfect fit for your type-A tendencies. Here, Project Managers aren’t considered glorified schedule keepers, but indispensable teammates that deftly manage the choreography of our client and partner relationships. In short, they make sure we get stuff done. Can you?
Requirements
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- With assistance from team members, define the scope of the project, resources needed to complete the project and determine project schedule and monitoring process
- Audit project management software to ensure all necessary information is included as each project is opened (due date; estimate; campaign information, etc)
- Schedule work and review current team workload to evaluate if additional help is needed
- Develop the most efficient system to monitor deadlines. Look for ways to make systems and processes more efficient. Look ahead at deadlines, push for work to be done at or before deadline (both internal and external deadlines)
- With assistance from team members, monitor and allocate necessary budget for project, ensure efficient execution of project, cut POs or facilitate other financial paperwork as needed.
- Ensure all work is completed on time, on budget and meets our high quality standards
- Communicate directly, via phone or email, with clients, to assist the Account team in facilitating projects.
- Act as account lead on certain projects
- Keep apprised of clients’ products/services/marketing developments as well as competitive and industry information. Use this information to identify opportunities to gain new projects and grow accounts
- Manage the budget of the project - estimate, forecast and billing
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications or related field
- Minimum of 3 years of experience required in an agency setting.
- Job title dependent upon years of experience.
- Attention to detail; strong organizational skills
- Ability to take ownership of work and meet deadlines
- Capable of managing several projects simultaneously
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and able to adapt to project management software (Workamajig)
- Ability to work quickly and efficiently
- Ability to work in a team environment
EEO:
Does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.
Benefits
Since 1986, FARM has been helping local and national clients grow their business through traditional and progressive marketing and advertising. Our clients include retail grocers, financial institutions, insurance companies, automotive SAAS companies, and energy providers among others. FARM offers a competitive salary, benefits, a hybrid work environment, and other perks—all within a company culture that’s inclusive and energetic. Visit growwithfarm.com to experience our fresh perspective.
