Marketing Project Manager

Join ActionRocket as a Project Manager! At ActionRocket, we create ideas, strategies, and innovations that drive meaningful interactions between brands and their customers. We’re looking for a talented Project Manager to join our dynamic team and manage the planning and delivery of creative projects that excite and inspire.

What You’ll Do:

As a Project Manager at ActionRocket, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the successful planning, execution, and delivery of creative projects for our clients. Your primary responsibility will be to manage projects using Asana, a project management tool, to streamline workflows, track progress, and facilitate effective communication among team members. You will work closely with cross-functional squads, including Designers, Strategists, Account Managers, Developers, Copywriters, and clients, to deliver high-quality creative work on time and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Planning: Collaborate with clients and internal teams to define project scope, objectives, timelines, and budget constraints. Create detailed project plans in Asana, including task lists, dependencies, and deadlines.
• Task Assignment: Assign tasks to team members based on their skills and availability. Ensure clear task descriptions and expectations, and manage task priorities to optimise project efficiency.
• Resource Management: Coordinate with Squad Leads to allocate appropriate resources, such as designers, copy, and other creative professionals, to projects as needed.
• Timeline Management: Monitor project timelines in Asana to ensure tasks are completed on schedule. Identify and address any potential delays or roadblocks.
• Budget Tracking: Track project expenses and ensure that projects stay within budget. Communicate any budgetary concerns to the client or relevant stakeholders.
• Risk Management: Identify potential risks and issues that may impact project delivery.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure that all project deliverables meet the agency's quality standards and align with the client's expectations. Conduct quality reviews and revisions as needed.
• Documentation: Maintain project documentation, including meeting notes, status reports, and project files, in Asana for future reference and audit purposes.
• Collaboration: Foster a collaborative and positive working environment within the project team. Encourage open communication and knowledge sharing.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay updated on industry best practices and new features in Asana to optimise project management processes. Suggest and implement improvements to streamline workflows.

Day-to-day Activities

• Task Management: Assign and update tasks in Asana. Set deadlines and track progress.
• Communication: Maintain team communication. Hold regular team meetings.
• Timeline and Resource Management: Monitor project timelines. Allocate resources effectively.
• Quality Control and Budget: Review project quality. Monitor project expenses.
• Documentation: Maintain project records in Asana.
• Issue Resolution: Address project issues promptly.
• Reporting: Generate project status reports.
• Team Collaboration: Promote teamwork and open communication.
• Professional Development: Stay updated on industry trends.
• Continuous Improvement: Optimise project management processes.

Qualifications and Skills Required

• Proven experience as a project manager or similar role, preferably in a creative agency setting.
• Proficiency in project management tools.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational and multitasking abilities.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Time Management: Efficiently manage time and prioritise tasks to meet project deadlines.
• Problem-Solving: Skill in identifying and resolving issues that may arise during project execution.
• Adaptability: Flexibility to adjust to changing project requirements and client needs.
• A passion for exploring AI to help improve our tech stack.

Nice to have Skills and Qualifications

• Knowledge of creative processes and an understanding of design and marketing principles is a plus.
• Conflict Resolution: Skill in resolving conflicts and maintaining a harmonious team environment.
• Emotional Intelligence: Understanding and managing one's emotions and those of others to work effectively in a team.
• Asana Proficiency: In-depth knowledge of Asana or similar project management tools for task, timeline, and resource management.
• Project Management Methodologies: Familiarity with project management methodologies such as Agile, Scrum, or Waterfall.
• Budget Management: Skill in managing project budgets, tracking expenses, and ensuring projects stay within financial constraints.
• Risk Management: Knowledge of identifying and mitigating project risks.
• Resource Allocation: Skill in assigning and optimising resources for projects.

What we will do for you

At ActionRocket, we believe in taking care of our team. Here’s what you can expect when you join us:

• Generous Time Off: 26 days of paid holiday per year, plus bank holidays. Opportunity to buy up to one week’s additional holiday annually.
• Flexible Working: Hybrid approach with at least 2 days in our Farringdon studio and the rest from home.
• Health and Well-being: Enhanced sick pay, private health insurance, health cash plan, electric car scheme, cycle to work, and access to an employee assistance program.
• Financial Security: Employer and employee contributory pension scheme, life assurance (4x annual salary), and group income protection.
• Family Support: Enhanced maternity and paternity leave.
• Professional Growth: Annual training and development budget of £500.
• Team and Culture: Team lunches, day trips, nights out, and yoga clubs. Enjoy a supportive, family-feel environment.
• Equipment and Tools: Apple MacBook and other necessary tools provided.
• Discounts and Rewards: Access to Charlie Perks and the ActionRocket Rewards platform for extensive employee discounts and benefits.