Creative Project Manager

DescriptionThe Creative Group (TCG) is looking for an Agency Project Manager for short and long term freelance/contract opportunities in the Austin metro.Job Duties and Responsibilities: Defines project schedules and estimates with input from discipline leads and with oversight from a Senior Project Manager Assesses project scope with clients to ensure alignment on a clear, defined deliverables list Drives projects forward and tracks progress through clear and accurate communication Sets clear expectations and holds all stakeholders accountable through project scope documentation including project plans, status meetings & reports, meeting notes, and change requests Initiates and manages Agency Q&As and internal creative reviews Informs and briefs all stakeholders on the timeline and deliverables, and drives the project schedule forward ensuring that both internal and external milestones are met Enables knowledge-sharing and quality assurance throughout the project life-cycle Develops and maintains positive, effective relationships with both clients and internal team members Collaborates with photo and video producers on production process and timing Drives on-time, clear, consolidated feedback from the client Manages the project completion process, verifying and validating all deliverables and documentation prior to release, and working with downstream teams to ensure a 100% accurate handoverRequirementsRequirements Bachelors Degree 5-7 years Advertising Agency account management or project management experience Experience managing both digital and traditional forms of advertising detail oriented, positive, flexible, and able to oversee a high volume of work in a fast-paced creative environment Able to work efficiently with both local and remote team members Knowledge of project management methodology and comfortable using project management tools (e.g. Basecamp, Clarizen, MS Project) Strong communication, organizational, planning, problem-solving, and relationship-management skills.Please send resume to Jessee.harkey@creativegroup.com.At TCG, we’re committed to you from the moment you sign up. We won’t make you work a certain number of hours or fill out piles of paperwork before we commit to you and your professional future. We believe it’s important to spend time with you from the beginning in order to assess your skills, determine your strengths and figure out the type of work you want to do. Our trained staffing professionals understand that you have a real passion for your work and do their best to find opportunities that are the best fit for you. And we don’t stop there. We’re also available to help with your career questions, provide tips on improving your portfolio and acing interviews, and more. Plus, as one of our registered candidates, you’ll have access to thousands of online training courses and books – and of course, everything is free and available when you need it.Apply for this job now or contact our branch office at 888.490.5565 to learn more about this position.All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada.© 2019 The Creative Group. A Robert Half Company. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veterans.By clicking 'Apply Now' you are agreeing to Robert Half Terms of Use.Salary: DOELocation: Austin, TXDate Posted: August 23, 2019Employment Type: TemporaryJob Reference: 04160-9502142459Staffing Area: The Creative Group