Project Manager II, Paid Media

The Role

The ideal candidate is someone who has experience in a digital agency, is well-versed in project management processes, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and relishes taking complete ownership of programs from beginning to end. You will partner with our client services team to ensure exceptional delivery of clients' needs. You will also work closely with our paid, earned & owned media, digital intelligence, and executive leadership teams during every phase of our programs.

As a Digital Project Manager ⅠⅠ, you will manage multiple programs simultaneously. Within this environment, you will work with client services and channel teams to set, measure, and achieve goals targeted at delivering high-quality services for clients. The right candidate is ready to multitask across diverse environments and dynamic enough to be able to learn new technologies and adopt new approaches. Additionally, you must have at least 2+ years of experience managing programs/projects across a full suite of paid media channels, such as paid search, paid social, and programmatic.     

At Wpromote, we believe that great work is only possible with great people. Our goal is to build a better, more inclusive work environment and support our people at every stage of their careers by prioritizing a strong work-life balance through our policies and benefits listed below. As a Best Place to Work according to both Ad Age and Glassdoor and Adweek’s Fastest Growing Digital Agency, we are moving fast to expand our teams and bring new experts into the fold to keep pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in marketing.

We offer:

-Half-day Fridays year round

-Unlimited PTO

-Extended Holiday break (Winter)

-Flexible schedules

-Work from anywhere options*

-100% paid parental leave

-401(k) matching

-Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Pet Insurance

-Sponsored life insurance

-Short Term Disability insurance  and additional voluntary insurance

-Annual Class Pass Credits and more!

The anticipated annual salary for this role will range from $85,000 - $110,000, based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, years and depth of experience, education and certifications, competitive benchmarks, scope of responsibility, market dynamics, geographic location, and the respective state’s salary threshold for exempt employees. At Wpromote, pay ranges are subject to change and are based on specific market medians for similar jobs according to third-party salary benchmark surveys. Individual pay within that range can vary due to skills, experience, and available budget.  The total compensation package for this role will include benefits (listed above).

*This position may be performed remotely in most states within the US, with some exclusions

**While this role offers the flexibility to work remotely, we have office hubs in Los Angeles, Chicago, and New York, where you can join in on learning and development opportunities, fun events, take advantage of a space to work, and collaborate in person!

***This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship

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You Will Be

• An internal and external point-of-contact for program operations

• Responsible for the operational efficiency of each of your programs

• Running internal and client-facing meetings as needed, taking detailed action items & disseminating meeting recaps

• Responsible for planning, managing, monitoring, and controlling the execution of digital initiatives from beginning to end, in partnership with channel team leadership

• Managing program scope, identifying, defining, and communicating risks and change requests, before taking appropriate action to minimize the impact on the program's success

• Focused on the details of tasks, deadlines & accuracy of deliverables 

• Developing and maintaining detailed project documentation such as timelines and project trackers

• Creating workflows, training teams, and managing project tasks & deliverables using various project management software

• Ensuring client programs are fully utilizing and adhering to all appropriate PMO templates and processes 

• A contributor to key PMO department initiatives

• Co-owner and partner with client service counterparts for account success 

You Must Have

• 3+ years of project management experience in an interactive agency, managing mid-to large-scale digital programs with minimal oversight 

• 2+ years of experience managing programs/projects across a full suite of paid media channels, such as paid search, paid social, and programmatic

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

• Once eligible, PMP Certification is expected within one year of hire. Wpromote covers the training fees for PMP Certification

• Strong Asana or similar task management software usage skills including workflow creation and team training

• Experience working autonomously and being part of a team

• Proficiency in documenting, tracking, and following up on many simultaneous tasks 

• Experience authoring or assisting with the creation of essential project documentation such as project management plans, change, issue and risk logs, and status reports

• Working knowledge of the typical workflows for the digital creative process, paid media marketing, earned media marketing, analytics, and client management 

• Confident, effective communication, and close collaboration with appropriate internal and client counterparts

• Ability to pinpoint program pain-points, identify areas in need of process improvement, and own the full process improvement lifecycle (identification, documentation, training, process adherence)

• Experience working with third-party vendors and partner agencies

• Skills in leadership, problem-solving, negotiating, influencing, prioritization, decision-making, and conflict resolution 

Wpromote is committed to bringing together individuals from different backgrounds and perspectives, providing employees with a safe and welcoming environment free of discrimination and harassment. We strive to create a diverse & inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, feel a sense of belonging, and do impactful work together. As an equal opportunity employer, we prohibit any unlawful discrimination against a job applicant on the basis of their race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, family or parental status, disability*, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We respect the laws enforced by the EEOC and are dedicated to going above and beyond in fostering diversity across our workplace.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Wpromote.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. For more information on E Verify, or if you believe that your employer has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact DHS.