(Please note that this position can be either a fully remote, or hybrid.
We can consider only US based candidates) Marcel Digital is an award-winning digital marketing and web development agency established in 2003 and located in Chicago.
We have cultivated a team of high performers and we work hard to grow our strong culture and live our values of authenticity, integrity, accountability and insight.
We want our team to strive for their absolute greatest potential not only professionally, but personally.
Marcel emphasizes becoming great at your work and provides resources to support that growth.
We send our staff to industry conferences (local & international), hold various learning sessions, and encourage daily collaboration with peers.
Position Summary: The Digital Project Manager will provide project management expertise primarily across Web Development and Digital Marketing (Paid Media, SEO, Analytics) projects.
This is a client-facing role with some level of account management duties - in other agencies, you may have held the title of Producer, Engagement Manager, Account Manager, Project Manager, or any role focused on overall account / project success.
The ideal candidate would be someone who has an understanding of digital marketing services, is able to build strong client relationships, possesses a high attention to detail, and is a champion of best practices and processes.
Functions and Responsibilities: Manage the deliverables, scope, time and cost of digital marketing projects.
Work directly with clients as well as internal teams, including design, development, SEO, Paid Search, Analytics, and CRO departments.
Manage all aspects of project management including scope, timelines, budget, available resources, communication, requirements, and risks.
Lead client teams through ongoing execution of digital marketing campaigns, adhering to (and improving) processes.
As needed, lead client teams through successful website launches adhering to (and improving) our agile web development process.
Ensure on time, on budget, delivery of services that achieve results and client happiness.
Anticipate client questions and provide thought out answers, using our SMEs as needed.
Translate clients business objectives into executable project plans for internal teams.
Create visibility and transparency (one of our core values) into the progress of the project for client stakeholders.
Lead retrospectives that incorporate lessons learned from previous projects to instill a culture of continuous improvement.
Ability to understand technically complex concepts and articulate to clients clearly.
Work tightly with Development, Paid, Design, Analytics, and Conversion teams to ensure a working familiarity with our services.
Provide organization, presentation skills and pre-sale support to Sales and Marketing teams for prospective clients.
Provide reporting to Account Managers and clients on progress and results, escalating when needed.
Skills Traits Abilities: 3-6 years of Project Management experience preferred.
Demonstrates a high degree of accountability, authenticity, curiosity, and integrity.
Excitement to work with an entrepreneurial digital agency.
A positive attitude towards clients and colleagues while also focusing on business realities and hitting deadlines.
Required experience running website development projects or running digital marketing campaigns.
Preferred experience working at an agency.
Bachelors degree required.
Exemplary communication skills and clarity of thought.
High competency in project planning and tracking tools.
Experience with and understanding of digital marketing projects required.
PMP, CSM, or related certification a plus.
Agile web project management experience is a plus.
Experience with Workfront and Azure DevOps is a HUGE plus.
Benefits In exchange for your contributions, Marcel offers a competitive salary, great benefits, and a casual, laid back and fun work environment.
But more than that, you get the autonomy to work independently and solve the problems that get in your way.
You get a voice in the development process and an environment that encourages you to master the latest trends.
Are you curious, committed, and adaptable with a passion for learning quickly and finding creative solutions?
If the answer is yes, and your skills and career aspirations are in-line with ours, we very much want to hear from you right now (Revision October 2024)