Project Manager (Freelance, Mid-Level)

Project Planning & Scope Management:Partner with Account leads to create and maintain deliverables lists for all current and upcoming client projects, ensuring clear alignment with client expectations.Proactively review existing client SOWs to flag out-of-scope requests and raise them for appropriate resolution.Scheduling & Workflow Management:Develop workback schedules for all creative development phases, adhering to client deadlines and collaborating with the Production team to ensure smooth execution and quality outcomes.Track progress on creative deliverables, identifying roadblocks and escalating issues to the creative leadership team in a timely manner.Resource Coordination:Monitor team capacity, escalate any resourcing gaps or workload concerns, and coordinate with internal teams to prevent bottlenecks.Ensure that team members are equipped to handle project requirements, reallocating resources as needed to maintain efficient workflow.Documentation & Communication:Maintain accurate and up-to-date project tracking documents, communicating progress, changes, and updates regularly to the account, creative, and leadership teams.Assist creative and account teams in organizing Google Drive folders to ensure that all relevant project files are easily accessible.Asset Management:Oversee the management of creative assets, facilitating their organization and conversion into a Digital Asset Management (DAM) system or permanent server solution for long-term use.Process & Compliance Stewardship:Collaborate with the Director of Creative Operations & PM to champion internal processes, ensuring compliance with established workflows and maintaining alignment across all teams.Asset Management & IP Organization:Organize and manage all creative assets and intellectual property (IP) within the DAM server. Oversee the migration of assets from local drives to cloud-based storage solutions like Google Drive or Box, ensuring seamless access and proper categorization for future use.Client Communication & Relationship Management:Support Account leads in client-facing discussions, particularly around scope, timeline, and delivery concerns, while ensuring expectations are clearly communicated and managed.Risk Management:Identify potential project risks early and work with teams to mitigate issues before they escalate, ensuring smooth project execution.Continuous Improvement:Gather post-project feedback and key learnings to facilitate regular post-mortems and continuously improve processes and drive efficiencies for future projects.

Created: 2024-11-01