Technical Project Manager

Successful downtown agency seeks a Technical Project Manager (TPM) who is responsible for the execution and successful delivery of interactive, web-based projects engaged by the agency.

Key Accountabilities

• Works with team members to create and update accurate and complete job scope and specification documents.
• Develops and updates schedules for each project throughout the 5 phase workflow:
• Creates estimates for each project throughout the 5 phase workflow.
• Works with other departments on resource management and project scope
• Monitors daily work progress and hard costs throughout the agency workflow process.
• Ensures internal deadlines are met and communicates schedule revisions to the team.
• Manages deadlines, monitors the budget and handles financial maintenance of each project
• Directs quality assurance and testing throughout the project.
• Facilitates product/asset delivery.
• Acts as a technical consultant to provide options to account service, creative team and the client throughout the workflow phases.
• Leads interdepartmental and team meetings as needed

Education and Experience Requirements

• 1-2 years working in the advertising industry or related field preferred; 1-3 years of technical project management experience.
• Must be self-motivated and willing to work extra hours and/or inconvenient times as the job requires.
• Must exhibit keen attention to detail, have strong organizational skills, and general-business skills.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities competently and cheerfully.
• Strong interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with agency team members and the client.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office applications, specifically Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Knowledge of MS Project.
• Knowledge of e-mail/scheduling software applications.
• Working familiarity with, or be proficient with, photo and image editing software such as Adobe PhotoShop, Illustrator, etc.
• 1-2 years working in the advertising industry or related field preferred; 1-3 years of technical project management experience.
• Must be self-motivated and willing to work extra hours and/or inconvenient times as the job requires.
• Must exhibit keen attention to detail, have strong organizational skills, and general-business skills.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities competently and cheerfully.
• Strong interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with agency team members and the client.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office applications, specifically Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Knowledge of MS Project.
• Knowledge of e-mail/scheduling software applications.
• Working familiarity with, or be proficient with, photo and image editing software such as Adobe PhotoShop, Illustrator, etc.
• Understanding of web programming languages, methods, and procedures.

EOE