Senior Project Manager

Description
ABOUT US:
Fusion92 is building the future of marketing through an unparalleled, data-driven approach to solving our clients' toughest problems. We call ourselves a Marketing Transformation Partner for clients, as through a culture of curiosity, fearlessness, teamwork and leadership, we turn our expertise toward creating new paths forward where our services and technology together unlock unprecedented growth.
We're an independent, national enterprise based in Chicago with hubs in Detroit, Austin and Denver. Fusion92 is committed to a diverse, equitable, inclusive workplace that drives a positive impact in our global community.
We are experts across every field and discipline in marketing.
Fusion92 is for those who are obsessed with curiosity and innovation. We unite data scientists, media buyers, copywriters, technologists, developers, consultants, coders, UX/UI specialists, designers, strategists, producers, operations pros and more to deliver real results and to give answers to the unanswerable.
We launch products, we have patented innovations, we create award-winning ideas - we transform businesses. We are dreamers and doers, and we are ready for you to join us.
Our difference is our people. That's where you come in.
If you're curious and looking for a remote-flexible, integrated team where you can fearlessly collaborate and deliver best-in-class work, join us!
JOB SUMMARY:
The Senior Project Manager is responsible for managing a variety of agency projects and new business within the agency for multiple accounts, internal clients, and potential clients. They will plan, evaluate, execute, and own high complexity projects from beginning to end.
These projects include but are not limited to analytics & tagging, websites, apps, microsites (on or off CMS platforms), organic & paid social, search & SEO campaigns, HTML5 banners, landing pages, emails, brochures, direct mail, specialty invitations, booth displays, arena graphics, specialty advertising items, etc. with the assistance from the Associate Project Manager. This includes creative, proofing, production, quality assurance, approval for final release and delivery. The Senior Project Manager will monitor quality, schedules, and profitability.
Bringing our core values - Curiosity, Fearlessness, Teamwork and Leadership - to life will be critical to the success of this individual.
Location:
Candidates must be located in Illinois, Texas, Colorado, or Michigan. For individuals based in our Michigan and Illinois locations, this will be a hybrid role, requiring both in-office and remote work. For candidates in Texas and Colorado, this position will be fully remote.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee agency process and workflow
• Work with teams to develop scope of work specifications
• Create and manage project schedules
• Determine time of staff and OOP estimates necessary to complete a project
• Manage and work with outside vendors for production services
• Prepare vendor RFQ's including all appropriate specifications; solicit bids; select appropriate vendors(s) and issue purchase orders; review/approval vendor invoices
• Develop overall project estimate and generate system estimates within the accounting system
• Provide project governance and oversight
• Conduct status meetings and reviews, as needed
• Review layouts during review process
• Send completed asset packages and instructions internally or to vendors
• Follow-up on delivery of project deliverables to delivery destination, as needed
• Conduct lessons learned sessions and associated documentation
• Monitor and maintain program budgets using quote verses actual analysis
• Understand and apply project management best practices
• Provide project documentation management
• Conduct project risk management
• Review project performance
• Develop solutions to production challenges
• Review final files and oversee release of lesser complex projects, as needed
• Field questions, review schedules and TOS estimates for lesser complex projects, as needed
• Assist with less complex projects, as needed
• Assist with resource management, as needed
• Assist with new business RFQ's and RFPs, as needed
• Work directly with Director of Studio and Production Services to ensure overall project quality and deliery meets agency and client expectations
• Work with Media tam to create and maintain media, tagging and analytic plans
• Manage strategy, analytics and SEO tasks from completion and closure
• Manage user experience, creative tasks, and development tasks for completion and closure
• Triage development and quality assurance defects for completion and closure
• Assist with project content organization and entry, as needed

Requirements
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ATTRIBUTES REQUIRED:

• Knowledge of Adobe software capabilities such as InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and HTML5
• Understand design terminology such as pdf, jpg, psd, etc.
• Proven project management skills
• Proven vendor management skills
• Proven experience of managing multiple projects in fast-paced environment
• Microsoft Office skills
• Experience using Microsoft Project and/or another project management software tool that produces schedules with tasks, hours and resourcing
• Knowledge of management of all types of deliverables and technology
• Bachelor's degree preferred, ideally in Business Administration, Program Managment, Project Management, Production Management or Marketing/Advertising
• Agency experience
• Min. 5 years of Project Management experience
• Project Management Professional Certification (PMP) is a plus
• Experience with managing multiple work streams and/or multiple clients is a plus
• Have physical and mental requirements to meet the above listed job responsibilities

The hiring range for this discipline within our industry is $65,000 to $85,000. Where an employee is paid within this range will depend on multiple factors including, but not limited to location, years of experience, education, internal pay structure, and other contributing factors.
Disclaimer: All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, or sex.