THE ROLEWe are looking for a Project Manager to join our team! You will work across key accounts, while being responsible for transforming high-level visions into actionable, efficient project plans. You serve as the primary bridge between client expectations and internal execution, ensuring that every milestone is met with precision and every budget is managed with rigorous oversight. WE ARE A creative agency powered by social connections. That means we thrive on what’s trending and creating campaigns that get people buzzing. We call it “Ideas Worth Talking About,” and we've proud to have played a part in some of the most culturally relevant campaigns of the decade for brands like McDonald’s, Adidas, Universal Studios, and YouTube.WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT HEREWe like to laugh, we live for celeb gossip and we’re great on AUXOur passport program lets you explore and work from one of our 16 other offices worldwide, including Paris, Singapore, Madrid, Dubai, London and moreYou best believe we know how to celebrate our wins. And our losses (it’s how we learn)From carbon offsets to community kitchens, we’re passionate about making a difference Did we say snacks? Because we have great snacksYOU AREA person who thrives in a fast-paced environment, responding quickly and proactivelyNot interested in just following trends – you want to create themA self-starter, who’ll take ideas from concept to execution, navigating feedback like a pro Traditional agency experience is not required, but it’s a plus. What matters is your deep understanding of what resonates with social audiences. This role is energetic, innovative and forward-thinking. Alongside engaging with communities, you’ll guide brands by staying ahead of social trends and cultural moments. In return, you’ll join a global agency dedicated to generating buzzworthy ideas for some of the world’s leading brands. WHAT YOU’LL DOBuild project plans that incorporate all core elements to drive maximum efficiency from kickoff to deliveryManage work across various channels, including social and editorial content, influencer work, events, video etc.Monitor project tasks and deadlines daily, and proactively flag potential bottlenecks to the senior team membersDevelop and maintain timelines by ensuring both internal teams and clients are aligned on shifting milestones and deliverablesMonitor project progress and key metrics and confidently provide stakeholders with updatesResponsible for scoping jobs and writing statements of workTrack and manage project budgets with a high degree of accuracy, consistently through each phase of the projectAnalyze the financial implications of project decisions, ensuring that scope changes are balanced against budget constraints and agency profitabilityWork with Resource Management to ensure talent allocation matches project needs and deadline requirementsManage client expectations and resolve issues when they arise by explaining timeline shifts with clarityEnsure all work is signed off at the right stages, by the right people (including internal and external partners)Foster internal team communications between creative, technical, and account leads making sure everyone is alignedLeverage AI features within Google Workspace to automate planning and progress monitoringRequirements3+ years of experience in project management or a related field, with a focus on operations, team management and project planningBachelor's degree in marketing, advertising, communications, or a related fieldExperience with a wide variety of marketing and content deliverable typesFamiliar with agency turn-around times and ways of workingStrong understanding of the dynamics of agency processes, and enjoy the pace and challenges this bringsDetail oriented and takes responsibility for fulfilling all components of the project/retainer deliverablesConfident and positive with a ‘can-do’ attitudeExtremely strong communication skills, both written and verbalOrganized with good attention to detailHighly proficient with Google Suite and SlackBaseline knowledge of A.I. tools and functionsUnderstanding of Paid Media and building an Asset matrixAdded plus: Knowledge of Asana and/or Workbook JOIN USAt We Are Social, we celebrate diverse perspectives and experiences. We welcome unique voices and talents, especially those not traditionally embraced by advertising. Discover more about our culture and our work.Let’s do cool stuff together. Apply now!We Are Social is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For California applicants, you may view We Are Social's Privacy Notice for California Employees and Job Applicants at https://wearesocial.com/us/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/07/CA-Employee-and-Job-Applicant-CPRA-Notice.pdf
THE ROLE
We are looking for a Project Manager to join our team! You will work across key accounts, while being responsible for transforming high-level visions into actionable, efficient project plans. You serve as the primary bridge between client expectations and internal execution, ensuring that every milestone is met with precision and every budget is managed with rigorous oversight.
WE ARE
A creative agency powered by social connections. That means we thrive on what’s trending and creating campaigns that get people buzzing. We call it “Ideas Worth Talking About,” and we've proud to have played a part in some of the most culturally relevant campaigns of the decade for brands like McDonald’s, Adidas, Universal Studios, and YouTube.
WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT HERE
- We like to laugh, we live for celeb gossip and we’re great on AUX
- Our passport program lets you explore and work from one of our 16 other offices worldwide, including Paris, Singapore, Madrid, Dubai, London and more
- You best believe we know how to celebrate our wins. And our losses (it’s how we learn)
- From carbon offsets to community kitchens, we’re passionate about making a difference
- Did we say snacks? Because we have great snacks
YOU ARE
- A person who thrives in a fast-paced environment, responding quickly and proactively
- Not interested in just following trends – you want to create them
- A self-starter, who’ll take ideas from concept to execution, navigating feedback like a pro
Traditional agency experience is not required, but it’s a plus. What matters is your deep understanding of what resonates with social audiences. This role is energetic, innovative and forward-thinking. Alongside engaging with communities, you’ll guide brands by staying ahead of social trends and cultural moments. In return, you’ll join a global agency dedicated to generating buzzworthy ideas for some of the world’s leading brands.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Build project plans that incorporate all core elements to drive maximum efficiency from kickoff to delivery
- Manage work across various channels, including social and editorial content, influencer work, events, video etc.
- Monitor project tasks and deadlines daily, and proactively flag potential bottlenecks to the senior team members
- Develop and maintain timelines by ensuring both internal teams and clients are aligned on shifting milestones and deliverables
- Monitor project progress and key metrics and confidently provide stakeholders with updates
- Responsible for scoping jobs and writing statements of work
- Track and manage project budgets with a high degree of accuracy, consistently through each phase of the project
- Analyze the financial implications of project decisions, ensuring that scope changes are balanced against budget constraints and agency profitability
- Work with Resource Management to ensure talent allocation matches project needs and deadline requirements
- Manage client expectations and resolve issues when they arise by explaining timeline shifts with clarity
- Ensure all work is signed off at the right stages, by the right people (including internal and external partners)
- Foster internal team communications between creative, technical, and account leads making sure everyone is aligned
- Leverage AI features within Google Workspace to automate planning and progress monitoring
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience in project management or a related field, with a focus on operations, team management and project planning
- Bachelor's degree in marketing, advertising, communications, or a related field
- Experience with a wide variety of marketing and content deliverable types
- Familiar with agency turn-around times and ways of working
- Strong understanding of the dynamics of agency processes, and enjoy the pace and challenges this brings
- Detail oriented and takes responsibility for fulfilling all components of the project/retainer deliverables
- Confident and positive with a ‘can-do’ attitude
- Extremely strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- Organized with good attention to detail
- Highly proficient with Google Suite and Slack
- Baseline knowledge of A.I. tools and functions
- Understanding of Paid Media and building an Asset matrix
- Added plus: Knowledge of Asana and/or Workbook
JOIN US
At We Are Social, we celebrate diverse perspectives and experiences. We welcome unique voices and talents, especially those not traditionally embraced by advertising. Discover more about our culture and our work.
Let’s do cool stuff together. Apply now!
We Are Social is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For California applicants, you may view We Are Social's Privacy Notice for California Employees and Job Applicants at https://wearesocial.com/us/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/07/CA-Employee-and-Job-Applicant-CPRA-Notice.pdf
We Are Social is a global socially-led creative agency with unrivalled social media expertise. With 1,300 people in 17 offices spanning four continents, we deliver a global perspective to our clients in a time when social media is shaping culture.We’re proud to be a multi award-winning agency, with Cannes Lions, One Show, Webby and Shorty Awards, to name but a few. Our most recent work has seen us help Pepsi, Meta and Adidas deliver some of their biggest and most innovative campaigns to date, from breaking into the metaverse to smashing records on TikTok. As well as creating for clients, we help educate the wider industry. Our Instagram publication The Feed tracks culture at the speed of social. 6,500 people registered or tuned into our events last year, and our reports garnered more than 20 million views.
We Are Social is a global socially-led creative agency with unrivalled social media expertise. With 1,300 people in 17 offices spanning four continents, we deliver a global perspective to our clients in a time when social media is shaping culture.
We’re proud to be a multi award-winning agency, with Cannes Lions, One Show, Webby and Shorty Awards, to name but a few. Our most recent work has seen us help Pepsi, Meta and Adidas deliver some of their biggest and most innovative campaigns to date, from breaking into the metaverse to smashing records on TikTok.
As well as creating for clients, we help educate the wider industry. Our Instagram publication The Feed tracks culture at the speed of social. 6,500 people registered or tuned into our events last year, and our reports garnered more than 20 million views.
