Senior Project Manager - Interactive Marketing

Building something personal.

 

At Carat Fusion, our leadership in the digital and direct marketing space requires us to challenge convention, push boundaries and never settle for “that’s good enough.” Our teams are known and recognized throughout the industry for producing innovative work for clients like adidas, Wachovia, Revlon, Hyundai and New Line Cinema to name a few. Recently ranked the No.1 2006 digital marketing agency by the Online Media, Marketing and Advertising (OMMA) Magazine, we pride ourselves in having the ability to partner with our clients to create work that excites consumers and exceeds expectations. Can you help us create something new?  Carat Fusion's Creative Services Program Management Group is looking for a top-notch Project Manager to join the practice. You will project manage a talented team of creative and technical professionals in the development of extraordinary marketing advertising and dynamic websites. You are a person who likes the challenge of reigning in chaotic projects as much as you like proactively and methodologically executing projects. This is a full time opportunity for a professional self-starter.Key Areas of Responsibility:Works closely with the Carat Interactive account services, creative and technical groups to plan and develop individual project plans, deliverables, and timelines for online advertising, site build, and other online projects.Drives the project team to meet the timelines as agreed upon, maintaining the critical path. Effectively negotiates issues that may arise through the project lifecycle to maintain the project integrity and scheduleDevelops estimates and monitors project budgetsMonitors contracts and work performance of contractorsDevelops and accurately maintains all project schedules with associated resources in Microsoft Project Escalates issues that cannot be resolved within the project team that ultimately impact the schedule and/or project deliverables.Holds regular team meetings to manage schedule, obtain updates, discuss issues and resolve problems with the project. Updates project schedules on a weekly basis and communicates changes to project team membersCommunicates major milestones, priorities, bottlenecks and other major problems, which affect a successful deliveryEnsures Quality Assurance on all projects and is ultimately responsible for standards being met. Qualifications:The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:A sense of humor and camaraderieMandatory: Intermediate to Expert Microsoft Project expertise with emphasis on resource allocations5+ years managing within a Project Management, Creative or Internet Consulting teamExperience in Creative Agencies or Professional Services a plusMaturity and experience necessary to work with clients at various levels of the organization, especially Clients, Development and Creative TeamsExcellent project management fundamentals, including project planning and scheduling (PERT/GANTT), risk management, and project reporting required.Past experience with formal project management practices, including but not limited to: status reports, agendas, escalations, financial reporting and contract management.Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills required; able to drive decisions and forward progress in the face of obstacles. Excellent matrix management, team building and motivation skills required; able to effectively work with many different personalities to build a cohesive team. Proven ability to juggle multiple projects and priorities Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and deliver on time results; grace under pressure. Excellent interpersonal, writing and communication skills. Bachelor's degree or five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. PMI certification is a plus