Creative Services Project Coordinator
Sub-Function: US Creative Services
Essential Functions of the Job
- Collaborate and team with project managers on large and complex projects.
- Coordinate multiple complex projects simultaneously
- Understand project requirements to track and maintain the project as needed throughout the project life cycle to effectively manage costs and deadlines
- Scope and recommend resource needs based on required deliverables, skillsets and talent
- Develop internal client relationships and understand expectations
- React appropriately to unexpected situations, escalate challenges to PM or leadership as necessary
- Assist with the creation of documentation, estimates, create project schedules and define time frames and benchmarks
- Track and analyze project risks and recommend improvements or solutions
- Schedule and attend calls with PM
- Support PMs with administrative tasks on large projects
- Communicate timeline changes and new information to team; adjust schedules as needed
- Record detailed notes during meetings and communicate to clients, then follow up on agreement
- Support traffic coordination in the day to day as available
- Assign resources based on assessment of project requirements and by applying effective knowledge of resource skill sets
- Negotiate deadlines with internal clients as well as re-prioritization of projects to gain availability of appropriate resources
- Work with the Account Manager or Creative Manager to source assignments for any required role(s)
- Confirm that each team has the right resources and tools it needs to meet project milestones and deadlines
- Balance workload among team members
Analytical/Decision Making Responsibilities
- Analyze project deliverables
- Evaluate conflicting requirements and provide solutions
- Make decisions independently using sound business judgment and acumen based on firm policies and procedures
Knowledge and Skills Requirements
- Experience in project coordination/project management and resourcing of assignments in creative/design, advertising or marketing organization
- Demonstrate well-developed organizational and analytical skills with attention to detail and excellent follow-through
- Possess excellent internal client service skills
- Ability to communicate well in person, in writing and by voice/video call with all levels within the organization
- Understand key requirements of the approval, scheduling, and lifecycle processes
- Understand and adhere to organization’s policies and procedures, review and approval processes, and distribution and data management techniques
- Demonstrate proficiency with standard software applications (e.g., Microsoft Office)
- Interact effectively and maintain a positive demeanor in a fast-paced environment, while demonstrating tact and diplomacy
- Demonstrate dependability, strong teaming skills, and the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Proficient in project management software, experience working in Adobe Workfront is a plus Experience and knowledge in digital and print media
- Possess ability to successfully to think independently with sound judgment
- Fluency in English (both written and spoken) required for effective communication and collaboration with US-based individuals
Supervision Responsibilities
- Apply standards, policies, procedures and industry knowledge with the limited level of supervision.
- Competent to work independently
- Report to supervisor on project status
Other Requirements
- Extended work day is required as needed
- Required to work an 11 AM – 8 PM shift to align with US business hours.
Job Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field, or equivalent work experience required
3-5 years of related experience
Certification Requirements
Valid and current PMP certification or equivalent experience and training