Project Manager - Full-time / Part-time

Experis leads in the creation and delivery of services that enable our clients to win in the changing world of work. We are the premier vendor for some of the most prestigious companies in the Wisconsin area. We have partnered together with a local Manufacturing company to find a Project Manager to join their team in Wisconsin.

Title: Project Manager

The primary function of the Project Manager will include leading multi-function project teams on multiple projects simultaneously. This role demands the incumbent excels in project management, interdepartmental and client coordination, budget maximization, process optimization, and delivery of timely and cost effective results. This role manages projects to an acceptable level of risk by balancing scope, time, cost and quality. Prior experience with B2C and B2B campaign and brand advertising is required, including familiarity with print, broadcast, photography, tradeshow and video production processes.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Manage multiple project implementations from creative development through production.
2. Collaborate with team members, management and key stakeholders to ensure clear project scope, goals and deliverables that support business objectives.
3. Manage the execution of creative through layout and production.
4. Build full schedule at the onset of a project; proactively manage and update schedule as the project evolves. Communicate changes to key milestone dates to project team members.
6. Accountable for full budget management including control of the project scope, resources and quality within budget and schedule.
7. Maintain thorough documentation for all projects utilizing departmental project tracking system (Webvantage); open and close projects in a timely manner to ensure accuracy of agency capacity reports.
8. Maintain accuracy of program plans information (budget, status, resource assignments) for all assigned projects within a campaign.
10. Provide updates to business units in form of project or program status meetings. This should include general design reviews, project scheduling/resourcing, budget reviews, change orders and similar.
11. Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises and devise contingency plans.
12. Maintain a strong understanding of Communications capabilities and services, and associated timing and cost; effectively advise Account Management, and frequently business partners, on offerings and timing to better level set expectations.
14. Attend trade shows and other marketing events as required or directed by manager. Assist Exhibits and Displays Department as necessary prior to all trade shows, and be available to help in staffing the booth during the show if required.
15. Flexibility for up to 10% of travel.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
A Bachelor's degree in Advertising/Communications, Marketing, Business or related field required along with 2 or more years of traditional advertising or production experience; experience in a client services/project management role delivering work to external clients is a plus.
Must have a strong understanding of traditional B2C and B2B campaign and brand advertising, and maintain awareness of the current industry environment that shapes opportunities for client solutions.
Project Management training and/or PMP certification a plus.

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Experis is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE/AA

Experis is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE/AA)