Title: Associate Project Manager
Department/Discipline: Project Management
Company/Location: DDB Health
Core Competencies: Customer Focus, Interpersonal Savvy and Creativity
Overview: The Assistant Project Manager(APM) will act as an internal day-to-day contact for tasks related to workflow and process for digital and print projects. The APM will supervise the Project Coordinator. They will also be responsible for routing internal jobs through the life cycle of a project from start to finish and keep the internal brand teams abreast of any communications regarding the project(s).
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for assigned brands projects (websites, banners, microsites, etc.) including opening jobs, trafficking workflow and conducting weekly status meetings with project management, creative services and the development team
- Assist with maintaining site map and content outline.
- Assist with testing/quality assurance needs
- Prepare all RC submissions including copying, reference highlighting and preparation of all required submission forms
- Communicate with members of project team with regard to production schedules and crucial deadlines
- Work with Project Managers during billing cycles to better understand the procedures
- Coordinate with appropriate contact at Client to coordinate for review submissions
- Follow all procedures with regards to process including server back-up and archiving
Qualifications and Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Advertising/Marketing/Interactive Media or similar
- 1-2 years digital advertising experience
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
- Experience with MS Project & Visio is a plus
- Strong communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to handle many projects at one time
- Team Oriented
