Creative Project Manager

Wasserman operates at the epicenter of sports, music, entertainment and culture, serving talent, brands and properties on a global scale. Our brands and properties division works with iconic brands and rights holders, supporting business growth through all marketing disciplines. We're a trusted partner to every major league, team and venue, building meaningful connections between brands, properties and fans.

Headquartered in Los Angeles, Wasserman's presence spans 28 countries and more than 70+ cities, including New York, London, Abu Dhabi, Amsterdam, Hong Kong, Madrid, Mexico City, Toronto, Paris and Sydney. For more information, please visit www.teamwass.com.

We are a diverse creative services department who are responsible for delivering award-winning experiences in partnership with an exciting portfolio of sports, lifestyle, and entertainment clients, and we’re on the lookout for a Senior Project Manager to join our team.

Organised, calm and collaborative – we’re looking for a committed and proactive Senior Project Manager with experience managing creative activations and live events. You possess the ability to communicate effectively, solve problems, and make decisions. You’re confident in leading a diverse team of creatives, designers and production specialists to ensure projects & events are executed flawlessly.

A sociable, positive & resourceful PM, who remains calm under pressure and enjoys working as part of a team.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

Working as part of our Creative Services team, you will oversee the smooth running of creative projects from start to finish. Key responsibilities include managing day-to-day project schedules, creative deliverables, internal meetings and reviews & working closely with creative and account teams, to deliver high-quality work, on time and on budget.

Other Responsibilities: 

• Develop project plans, identify resourcing / staffing needs and timelines across multiple campaigns and departments
• Monitor project risks to foresee/identify potential problems while proactively identifying solutions
• Conduct and manage internal meetings to review status of all on-going projects
• Set and define new processes as needed
• Overseeing the output of the team; acting as the final checkpoint to ensure quality is kept high across all projects.
• Communicate project status both internally and externally according to agreed account process.
• Be financially conscientious when managing the delivery of a project ensuring all relevant parties are aware of financial implications of delays, additional amends and re-briefs & confident scoping if needed
• Be a valued team member and enjoy working with people from different disciplines within Wasserman, helping to keep our vibrant team culture.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE YOU NEED

• 5+ years’ experience managing briefs from initial briefing to delivery
• Experience working in an agency is a must - if a creative agency, even better
• Strong attention to detail and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Experience across multiple disciplines such as design, editing, animation and production, and technical competence and understanding of a full creative process
• Experience working with live events and activations is a must – onsite experience a bonus.
• Excellent understanding of project finances and commercials – estimating, timings, costs and invoicing.
• Confident communication skills both internally and externally with client.
• Comfortable and confident in working with all types of people is key and relationship-building is a big part of the job.
• Be able to handle multiple projects at any given moment often under quick turnarounds.
• Remain calm and personable even under pressure and when working to tight deadlines.
• Be organised and methodical in their approach to work.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite applications and project management software such as Asana

Wasserman does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.