JOB DESCRIPTION
J2 is looking for a Contract Senior Project Manager to join our small, but mighty team. This role will work closely with the J2 Account Director and Creative Directors to assist with and lead day-to-day business on key accounts.
Timing: 3-month contract (April - June, may be longer)Hours: Looking for support 30+ hours a weekLocation: Ideally local to be in our office in Philly a couple days a week; open to fully remote for the right candidate
We’re looking for someone who can inspire trust and confidence with our team and our clients, while tactfully guiding them to make smart decisions; someone who loves and appreciates great strategy and design, and wants to champion it for purpose-driven clients.
Ideally, you remain relatively calm under pressure, show good judgment, can run a tight ship, and are fun to hang out with.
A few more specifics: Have experience and are familiar with working through the brand positioning and identity process, and applying it to website design and/or creative campaign development.Proactively manage the branding process from strategy and creative development through execution, ensuring the work is executed on schedule and within budget.Take pride in a well-crafted creative brief and lead the development of them as needed with the account and creative team.Help ensure the team has all necessary information and documents from clients (otherwise gathering from clients as needed); and all assets are organized to be easily accessible by the team.Manage tight timelines and status documents, coordinate internal resources, other freelancers, and stay on top of internal budgets.Support in estimate and proposal development for new projects with existing clients, working closely with Account Director and Creative Directors.Comfortable leading direct communication with clients.Communicate clearly and precisely on schedules and deliverables, relaying client feedback, etc.Be a champion of work – strategically and creatively.
We’re hoping you have: Agency background; previous experience managing internal creative and strategy teams, and working with clients for rebrand, website, and creative execution projects.Minimum of 8 years experience in project management.Proven self-management, time-management and organizational skills.Ability to manage multiple projects and clients at one time.Conflict management and problem-solving abilities: to keep teams operating efficiently and working well together, bringing the right players together to resolve the issue.Ability to be proactive and anticipate the next steps on a project.Proficiency in Google suite and Keynote, as well as communicating via Zoom and Slack.
A BIT ABOUT J2We build brands with purpose. We’re a tight-knit team of ambitious researchers, strategists, designers and makers building brands and experiences for organizations, institutions, and companies that are making the world a better place. Our approach is rooted in solid and true research and strategy supported by brand identity, brand execution, campaigns, and websites – all driven by a deep respect for our clients’ missions and values. We have been doing our thing since 2007. Our office is located in the sunny Northern Liberties neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
COMMITTED TO A CULTURE OF INCLUSIVITY AND UNDERSTANDINGWe are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and the unique perspectives current and future team members bring related to experience, culture, education, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran's status, color, religion, ableness, sexual orientation, and beliefs.
We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet every one of our qualifications listed.
