SENIOR INTEGRATED PROJECT MANAGER

Company: Barbarian
Location: New York
Posted on: November 18, 2024

Job Description:

The Senior Integrated Project Manager will lead the planning, execution, and delivery of mid to large scale digital and non-digital projects with the emphasis on digital work, ensuring they meet client goals, deadlines, and budget constraints. This role requires a strong background in marketing/social and digital project management, with expertise in managing brand and campaign work, web development, digital marketing campaigns, user experience (UX) and team leadership. The ideal candidate is highly organized, communicates effectively and can manage both technical and non-technical stakeholders to deliver high-quality marketing campaigns and digital products and services.
Key Responsibilities

• Project Leadership: Lead end-to-end digital and non-digital projects (campaigns, social, websites, apps, digital marketing campaigns, etc.), from initial scoping through to final delivery, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and on budget.
• Team Management: Manage, mentor, and motivate cross-functional teams, including creatives, developers, designers, UX/UI specialists, and marketing professionals, to drive project success.
• Stakeholder Communication: Serve as the primary point of contact for internal teams, network agencies, and third-party vendors. Effectively communicate project progress, manage expectations, and escalate issues as necessary.
• Scope & Budget Management: Define project scope, deliverables, and timelines in collaboration with stakeholders, ensuring that project budgets are adhered to and any scope changes are documented and approved.
• Risk & Issue Management: Identify potential project risks and issues early and proactively manage them to minimize their impact. Provide solutions and escalate when necessary.
• Agile & Waterfall Methodologies: Apply appropriate project management methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall) based on project type and client needs. Ensure proper sprint planning, backlog management, and milestone tracking.
• Quality Assurance: Oversee the QA process to ensure that deliverables meet quality standards and client expectations. Ensure thorough testing is conducted at all stages of development.
• Reporting & Documentation: Provide regular status updates to stakeholders, maintain comprehensive project documentation, and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess project success.
• Continuous Improvement: Lead post-project evaluations to capture learnings, identify areas for improvement, and implement best practices for future projects.
• Client Relationship Management: Cultivate and maintain strong, long-term relationships with clients. Understand their business objectives and ensure digital projects align with their strategic goals.
  Required Qualifications
  • Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Computer Science, or a related field. PMP, Agile, or Scrum certification is a plus.
  • Experience: 8+ years of experience in digital project management with a proven track record of managing complex digital projects (websites, mobile apps, digital marketing campaigns, etc.).
  • Marketing Knowledge: Experience and understanding of marketing and social work. Inclusive of brand campaigns, strategic initiatives and development for brands, design-lead work and social activations.
  • Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of web development, content management systems (CMS), digital marketing platforms, and UX/UI principles. Experience with tools such as Jira, Trello, Asana, or Basecamp.
  • Project Management Methodologies: Solid experience with Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall methodologies. Familiarity with version control systems and CI/CD processes is a plus.
  • Communication Skills: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact with technical and non-technical stakeholders at all levels.
  • Problem-Solving Abilities: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to troubleshoot and resolve project issues swiftly.
  • Leadership & Teamwork: Proven ability to lead and motivate cross-functional teams. Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  • Client-Facing Experience: Demonstrated experience managing client relationships, understanding their needs, and delivering exceptional service.
    Preferred Qualifications
    • Certifications: PMP, Agile, or Scrum certifications are preferred but not required.
    • Advanced Digital Knowledge: Familiarity with SEO, analytics, digital advertising, and mobile app development.
    • Experience with Tools: Proficiency in project management and collaboration tools like Jira, Confluence, and Smartsheet.
    • Industry Experience: Experience working in [industry-specific knowledge, e.g., e-commerce, tech, advertising, etc.].
      Core Competencies
      • Leadership: Demonstrates strong leadership, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
      • Organizational Skills: Highly organized and able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
      • Analytical Thinking: Strong ability to analyze complex problems and develop effective solutions.
      • Collaboration: Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, both internally and with clients.
      • Adaptability: Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and adapting to changing priorities.
        Benefits of Working at BarbarianAt Barbarian, we consider our people to be our greatest asset. We have benefits and policies in place to create an inclusive and inspiring environment.
        • Unlimited PTO
        • Mental health support
        • Comprehensive medical benefits
        • Competitive Parental Leave that gives you time to bond with your family.
        • 401k matching, 50% up to the first 5%
        • 3% certification, which means we promote and pay everyone equally
        • $5,000 employee referral bonus
        • Financial incentive for new business introductions
          Location: NYC, hybridSalary range: 125-140KThe starting salary will match the skills and experience in the role assessed during the interview process.
          Barbarian is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We strongly support diversity in the workforce.

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