Project Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Kansas, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Oversee the complete lifecycle of project development and execution.

• Establish project milestones and manage internal timelines.

• Ensure that the quality of work aligns with Woodruff's standards.

• Create work plans, timelines, and campaign schedules.

• Advise the project management lead on resource and talent allocation.

• Implement strategies to enhance efficiency and remove obstacles.

• Collaborate with project management, account service, and other internal teams.

• Identify, manage, and escalate project risks and issues as necessary.

• Generate and maintain project information within project management systems.

• Monitor project progress against key milestones and relay any timing adjustments.

• Articulate project objectives, scope, budget considerations, and resource needs.

• Construct project work plans and timelines from kickoffs to reviews, completion, and delivery.

• Manage and communicate timelines through daily schedules, status reports, timelines, daily check-ins, and weekly status meetings.

• Monitor project scope and report any scope creep or significant alterations.

• Independently oversee projects for designated accounts.

• Assist new employees in understanding project management processes and using Wrike.

• Suggest enhancements to agency processes, workflows, models, and structure.

• Coordinate staff resources in accordance with project work plans.

⛳️ Requirements

• At least 2-3 years of experience in traditional and digital project management or a related field.

• Proven experience in developing and documenting processes, project milestones, and timelines.

• Experience in managing digital and traditional advertising projects.

• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

• Strong problem-solving skills.

• Highly organized and detail-oriented.

• Capacity to prioritize and manage multiple projects at once.

• Dependability and accountability.

• Collaborative approach to problem-solving.

• Familiarity with project management software and Google Workspace.

• Experience with Wrike is preferred, especially related to project management responsibilities.

• A degree in marketing or advertising, or relevant work experience, is preferred but not mandatory.

• Professional experience in an agency environment or a related field is preferred.

• Interest in ongoing education opportunities focusing on various project management methodologies.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements – Opt for remote work or work from our offices in Kansas City or Columbia, MO.

• “Freedom Fridays” – No meetings on Friday mornings; enjoy Friday afternoons as you wish.

• Engaging and diverse work – Contribute to projects across a variety of industries.

• A collaborative and growth-oriented culture – Join a supportive team that assists in skill development.

• Wellness support.

• Peer recognition.