Project Manager (Creative) [Mexico]

 

JOB DESCRIPTION FOR PROJECT MANAGER

Role: Project Manager

Job Level: Sr (7-10 years' experience)

Brand or department: MORE

Location: Remote working until further notice

Start Date: Immediate

A Little Bit About the Role:

Are you a Project Manager, with a passion for making things happen, successfully delivering quality projects and achieving project results?

Then our opportunities may just be for you! MORE is expanding the team across all our regions and we'd like to receive resumes and portfolios to be ready for our next big project. We are looking for people who want to work closer with clients and brands, who are entrepreneurial and relish the opportunity to be a part of something new and exciting.

Our PM roles require the expertise of an experienced Project Manager to manage multiple projects while practicing well executed project management processes with strong execution the phases of the project lifecycle, especially the monitoring and control of projects - and will ultimately be accountable for MORE's overall fulfilment. As a Project Manager, you will be expected to oversee a creative team who delivers a vast range of different assets for various clients and to lead your project team to success.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:

General tasks and responsibilities

• Manage agency Digital, Technology, Film, CGI, Motion Design and/or print projects across different sized accounts and across different time zones; from initial brief to final delivery.
• Manage your team to deliver a wide range of deliverables from email marketing to website content.
• Strive to follow and implement the defined project management and production processes within MORE and with clients.
• Lead, develop and oversee team members - helping develop their skill and assist with their career path.
• Handle multiple projects simultaneously and thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Face adversity, setbacks and negativity with a resilient mindset and attitude.
• Embody the company values, instil these behaviours within all team members.
• Drive continuous improvement through each step of the process and consult on process improvements.
• Close off projects to set standards/requirements.

Initiate & Plan the project

• Serve as the point of contact to receive new briefs and manage the process of transforming unclear briefs into well prepared briefs where applicable.
• Manage the scoping, costing and planning of projects across different briefs.
• Work to the MORE Project Management Way of Working while executing projects.
• Identify stakeholders and create a communication plan to ensure each of them has access to the right level of information.
• Set deadlines with client and challenge unrealistic timelines to ensure workload is managed based on creative processes.
• Create project plan and identify key milestones.
• Work closely with the Studio and Resource managers to staff the project correctly based on the required deliverables and deadlines.
• Identify risks and possible issues and create mitigation plans.
• Work closely with the creative team to develop a cost estimate and define the project budget.
• Prepare and run effective and structured client and team kick off meetings.
• Create and manage the delivery of project documentation.

Manage project execution, monitoring and control

• Coordinate development and delivery activities among various project participants and stakeholders.
• Prioritise and manage workload of the project team.
• Client liaison when required, presenting project scopes, cost estimates and timing plans.
• Build client relationship and ensure client needs and requirements are addressed.
• Monitor and track the progress of the project delivery within scope and budget with the planned resources.
• Prepare status reports for the stakeholders and actively manage the control of project progress using weekly action points.
• Follow the project management change control process for any changes needed in the scope, budget, timelines or resource requirement.
• Create and keep up to date all related project documentation and ensure compliance in the project management system.
• Proactively problem-solve, mitigate risks and plan for future issues.
• Be accountable for the financial profitability of the project and actively manage CE Burn and time logged every week.
• Ensure final deliverables are quality driven and comply to the design and production requirements and expectations (quality control).

YOU'LL HAVE:

• Willingness to accept feedback and iterate over processes in a highly-collaborative, low-ego team environment.

• Process-driven and continuous improvement mindset.

• Curiosity, creativity, and ambition.

• Attention to detail.

• The ability to take a project from brief to completion, good communication, organisational, and time management skills are essential.

• Impeccable problem-solving skills and a love for client satisfaction.

• Relevant years of experience and proven track record of successfully managed projects from start to end.

• Relevant degree or diploma.

• Fluent English.

• Proficiency in Microsoft tools such as Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook, Teams.

• Experienced user of project management tools.

• Familiarity with document sharing platforms such as SharePoint, Dropbox etc.

Not essential but an advantage:

• Experience on global FMCG brands.
• Multi-market experience.
• International and multicultural exposure

A Little Bit MORE About Us:

MORE is a global production portal, part of the Inside Ideas Group. We are a global collective of creatives, technologists & production experts, creating and maintaining world class content in the areas of Film, CGI, Motion Design, Digital, Print and Technology.

We bring scale, expertise, and craft, delivering creative solutions to clients and brands across the globe.

Find us here:
https://www.more.global/

https://vimeo.com/748102904

https://www.linkedin.com/company/moreglobal/

https://instagram.com/more.global?igshid=NjZiMGI4OTY=

Other Essential Points To Note:

As we are working remotely, it is essential that the ideal candidate have the following in place to ensure there are no delays on delivering work timeously:

• Back-up power supply, if necessary.
• Stable internet connectivity – fibre connection preferable (options can be discussed) in order to connect to remote servers as well as conduct virtual meetings daily.
• Personal computer with relevant capabilities necessary for the role.

• This is a snapshot of the responsibilities & desired deliverables. Other areas for delivery and responsibilities may be added or addressed during the period of employment. This document should not constitute as the sole indicator for responsibilities and delivery, but it can be used as a generic guide to help with managing your performance.

Inside Ideas Group and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. All suitable applicants shall be considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local laws.

We've set ambitious, market-leading environmental and social goals around sustainability at OLIVER. We have committed to be net zero by 2030 and take far reaching action on DE&I in the sector. We expect everyone to contribute to our mission, embedding sustainability into every department and through every stage of the project lifecycle.