Project Manager (ad agency) with Government Contract Management Exp.

Project Manager (ad agency) with Government Contract Management Experience

ECU Communications, an award-winning, full-service advertising agency in downtown Manassas, VA has an immediate opening for a PMP-certified Project Manager with Government contract management experience.

Responsible for planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating overall project policies and directing subordinate managers/staff. Directs and manages the operation of national projects. Administration/management/monitoring responsibilities include but may not be limited to the establishment of goals, objectives, performance requirements, standards, and accountability, administration of program costs, budget, and management and operation of projects. Directs teaming partners, subcontractors, and vendors, and ensures timely and on-budget completion of tasks/projects.

• Establish and maintain a positive relationship with clients.
• Experience identifying client concerns ahead of time and developing a plan of action to address/resolve issues.
• Manage project teams efficiently and effectively.
• Ability to conduct research on and become familiar with prospective advertisers, marketing, communications, and branding goals, and issue areas.
• Ability to create and track persuasive communication efforts to promote advertising opportunities and brands, including traditional, non-traditional marketing and advertising methods, social media, direct response, etc.
• Ability to conduct client presentations and face-to-face meetings.
• Participate in staff meetings and events and be a fully engaged part of the team.
• Assist with business development efforts.

Characteristics of the Ideal Candidate:

• Advertising, broadcast, media, and publishing experience.
• Goal-driven with an outstanding record of achievement in current/past positions.
• Superior professionalism, discretion, and judgment.
• Strong work ethic and capacity to thrive in a team environment.
• Creativity, persistence, and tenacity.
• Strong analytics and real-time judgment.
• Effective time management and organizational skills.
• Outstanding presentation, writing, and oral communication skills with a focus on details and accuracy
• Spirit of generosity, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude.
• Team player.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree REQUIRED.
• Experience managing government contracts REQUIRED.
• 5+ years of management of advertising, marketing, communications, or public relations campaigns/projects REQUIRED.
• PMP certification REQUIRED.
• Active clearance preferred.
• This is a full-time position on-site in our Manassas, Virginia office location.
• Ability to conceive, plan, implement, and monitor long- and short-term projects from conception through completion.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to complete projects and successfully handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Capable of prioritizing work assignments, as well as monitoring multiple projects.
• Demonstrated ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Management/supervisory experience.
• Experienced and adept at people management, including hiring, developing, coaching, and retention.
• Excellent budget, financial, and marketing mathematics skills.
• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills as well as creative management experience.
• MSWord, MS Excel spreadsheet, and database application proficiency.
• Excellent vendor management and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as with a diverse group of people throughout the organization.

ECU Communications is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment, including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. ECU Communications is a diverse and inclusive company, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.