Project Management Rock Star

You are a Multitasker. Deadline Ninja. Creative Problem Solver. Team Player. Idea Farmer. Question Curator. Catalyst. Servant. You are the glue that holds a lot of people together.  You can go big picture and also rock out the minute details.

In other words…You are exactly the kind of person that could initiate greatness among an already spectacular team.

Hey, granted, these are just SOME of the fantastic things people say about you. We know that we haven't seen everything yet.

Brandpoet Creative Services, Inc. - that's us - is a creative marketing agency that was founded upon blah blah blah - Actually what we really do is capture and tell powerful stories in print, in pixels, on the web, through creative writing and in film media.

Bottom Line: We are looking for a project management guru - that could be you.

In the past you've been noticed and referred for the remarkable things you do, have done and are probably doing right now.

You've decided to be a standout and that is exactly the criteria we hire on.

We want rock stars…people who pursue excellence and who, when the spotlight dies down are able to humbly serve the common good of our culture even "off script" and "off stage." We need people willing to continue learning. Willing to rise to the occasion. Willing to orienteer, find-the-way, and position our team for optimum efficiency.

Someone willing to do hard things and earn respect and rewards for doing them.

If you love people and are motivated by a bigger purpose than yourself, this is your opportunity. As you probably can tell we aren't your ordinary “cube farm” at Brandpoet Creative Services, Inc. We always have room on the bus for more extraordinary people like you.

Send your resume to: Brandpoet - Grace College & Seminary, 200 Seminary Drive, Winona Lake, IN 46590, or email it to [email protected].

Job Description

TITLE: Project Manager

POSITION PURPOSE:  To provide project management for the Brandpoet Creative Services, Inc. Team and the Grace College/Seminary Contract. The Project Manager Position utilizes and manages a support staff to accomplish tasks.

POSITION RELATIONSHIPS:  Reports to the Brand Strategy Partner/Senior Project Manager. Works closely with Brand Strategist/Storyteller, Office Support/Coordinator, Webmaster/Design Team, Publications and Marketing Interns.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

1. Strategy Implementation: Implements strategies to assist Brandpoet Creative Services, Inc. in operating more effectively.
2. Project Intake and Initiation: Accepts projects or sees a need and initiates projects. Coordinates and directs projects from origination to delivery and all phases in between. Projects include design, press releases, writing, photography, print, etc.
3. Decision Making, Scheduling, and Timeline: Directs project timeliness to meet the client’s needs by being decisive. Keeps the master project calendar and coordinates meetings. Works with staff and clients to make sure projects are completed on time.
4. Organizational Interface/ Editorial and Proofing: Assists the Senior Project Manager in coordinating organizational interface with vendors, departments and between Grace College and Brandpoet Creative Services, Inc. Manages the edits and proofs of marketing projects.
5. Marketing Campaigns: Implements marketing plans delivered to Grace College. This includes speaking to vendors, weeding out the poor fits, and bringing the potential vendors to Senior Project Manager.
6. Vendor Relations/Coordinating Ad Premiums and Giveaways: Oversees the implementation of advertising and promotion activities. Builds and maintains vendor relationships, researches premium options, coordinates design, and meets deadlines.
7. Marketing Strategy: Coordinates marketing strategy to delivery successfully and maximizes return on investment for the client.
8. Recording and Archiving: Develops and maintains record systems including analyzing and adjusting various weekly reports. Performs project research to find archived text and photos for current projects.
9. College Customer Service: Coordinates the logistics of services provided and special requests to advance the Colleges goals.
10. Budget Campaign Management: Works with departments to help them stay within budget, including bidding out print projects, premiums, etc. Keeps project scope within tolerance.
11. Shipping Coordination and Mail Fulfillment: Works with mail houses and corresponding service providers to orchestrate direct mail.
12. Oversight of Interns, Photography, and Graphic Designers: Oversees the work of the interns, photographers, and graphic designers. This includes making sure the web is updated, assigning projects (through Basecamp Online Project Management) and assisting them as needed.
13. Website Coordination: Coordinates web related work, including new pages/content, homepage content, web updates, and updating PDF’s/photos.

COMPETENCIES:  To perform the job of project manager successfully, an individual should possess the following competencies:

• Analytical: Synthesizes complex or diverse information; uses intuition and experience to complement data; designs work flows and procedures; and demonstrates attention to detail.
• Problem Solving: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; and works well in group situations.
• Project Management: Develops project plans; coordinates projects; communicates changes and progress; completes projects on time and in budget; manages project team activities; and supports organization's goals and values.
• Customer Service: Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; responds promptly to customer needs; solicits customer feedback to improve service; responds to requests for service and assistance; and meets commitments.
• Interpersonal Skills: Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; maintains confidentiality; listens to others without interrupting; keeps emotions under control; and remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
• Business Acumen: Understands business implications of decisions; demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; and aligns work with strategic goals.
• Cost Consciousness: Works within approved budget; develops and implements cost saving measures; contributes to profits and revenue; and conserves organizational resources.
• Ethical: Treats people with respect and inspires the trust of others.
• Strategic Thinking: Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; understands organization's strengths and weaknesses; and analyzes market and competition.
• Judgment: Displays willingness to make decisions and exhibits sound judgment.
• Motivation: Sets and achieves challenging goals and measures self against a standard of excellence.
• Planning/Organizing: Prioritizes and plans work activities and uses time efficiently.
• Quality: Looks for ways to improve and promote quality and applies feedback to improve performance.
• Initiative: Takes independent actions, calculated risks, and makes decisions.
• Innovative: Meets challenges with resourcefulness and develops new approaches/ideas.

TOOLS, TECHNOLOGIES, AND KNOWLEDGE: 

• General computer proficiency
• Microsoft Office Suite knowledge
• Basic knowledge of RFP process, vendor requests, and printer requirements (includes knowledge of printer capabilities, paper weights and types, bleeds, binding, etc.) may be helpful in working to perform various tasks