FrogDog Seeking Project Manager
Position
Project Manager
Location
Houston, Texas
Company Description
FrogDog is a consulting firm serving clients worldwide who are launching and repositioning products and services, acquiring and merging with other companies, adjusting due to marketplace changes, pushing through to the next level of business, and facing crisis situations that require damage control and reputation management. FrogDog’s team of experts navigates the marketing challenges associated with these events, helping clients maximize business opportunities by lowering costs, streamlining efforts, and increasing return on investment.
Responsibilities
Project managers are responsible for the daily internal management of client projects. Project managers take ownership of assigned projects and see projects through to completion on time, on target, and within budget. They are responsible for developing, maintaining, and successfully executing project plans, which include producing all project documentation—project descriptions, tasks, schedules, budgets, and status reports. They are responsible for coordinating and motivating appropriate editorial, design, marketing, advertising, and public relations staff required for project completion. They also play a key role in developing and executing communications strategies for clients. Project managers must be able to communicate effectively, prioritize multiple projects and anticipate changes, motivate others, pay close attention to details, and continuously stay ahead of each project’s timeline.
To summarize, this position’s responsibilities include the following:
- Develop project plans and schedules for completion. Think through all steps of a project.
- Manage and enhance relationships with clients.
- Anticipate potential obstacles and use problem-solving skills to identify solutions.
- Manage day-to-day operational aspects of a project and its scope and timeline. (This includes assigning and tracking multiple tasks).
- Ensure marketing efforts align with the client’s marketing strategy. Proactively identify and present new opportunities that impact the bottom line and achieve goals for our clients.
- Prioritize multiple projects and shift priorities as necessary.
- Cultivate positive relationships with clients and internal team members. Plan and manage internal and external communications to ensure that the project details and expected deliverables are effectively relayed. Manage expectations accordingly.
- Lead and guide project meetings and motivate internal teams. Use internal resources efficiently and effectively.
- Identify opportunities for internal process improvement and make suggestions for change.
- Thoroughly review all deliverables (copy, layouts, reports, and so forth) to ensure accuracy and maintain a high level of quality assurance.
- Prepare project estimates and track the budgets on a weekly basis. Report how a project’s budget is tracking to relevant team members.
- Keep clients abreast of project status by preparing, updating, and distributing hours and activity reports on a regular basis.
- Build a strong knowledge base of each client’s business, organization, and objectives. Proactively recognize and creatively seek out new solutions in solving client needs.
- Work to answer questions before they are asked for clients and internal teams.
- Actively participate in client meetings and communications. Be prepared to lead these communications when asked.
- Be actively involved in developing marketing communications strategies for clients. Demonstrate knowledge of the strategic planning process and prepare meeting documentation.
- Build a greater understanding of print and broadcast production requirements and timelines to assist in the planning process for future projects.
This position will report to an account manager.
Requirements
Qualified candidates must have the following:
- Three to five years of relevant experience
- Bachelor’s degree in liberal arts, marketing, psychology, or related studies
- Ability to effectively execute marketing strategies
- Proven ability to dive-in and approach challenges head on
- Experience coordinating team efforts
- Effective interpersonal skills and sound business judgment
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work with all levels of management in client organizations
To Apply
If you are qualified for and interested in this position, please submit a cover letter and resume to hr@frog-dog.com. The subject line of the e-mail should read “FrogDog Project Manager Position.” No calls, please.
