DAR | Project Manager | Production & Project Management | Argentina

WHY DEPT®?
We are pioneers at heart. What this means, is that we are always leaning forward, thinking of what we can create tomorrow that does not exist today. We were born digital and we are a new
model of agency, with a deep skillset in tech and marketing. That’s why we hire curious, self-driven, talented people who never stop innovating. Our culture is big enough to cope and small enough to care. Meaning, that with people across 20+ countries, we’re big enough to provide you with the best tools, global opportunities, and benefits that help you thrive. While acting small by investing in you, your growth, your team, and giving you the autonomy to solve our clients problems, no matter where you are in the world.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
● Oversee project execution: Lead Agile ceremonies, define acceptance criteria, and guide the creation of user stories to ensure projects align with client expectations.
● Manage client relationships and internal teams: Act as the primary point of contact for clients and internal project teams, facilitating communication and decision-making across various functional groups.
● Plan and organize projects: Develop and maintain project plans, manage implementation and budget, proactively address project issues, and guarantee timely
task completion.
● Document project requirements: Clearly articulate and document product specifications, providing detailed guidance to developers, designers, and other creative teams.
● Lead client and internal meetings: Conduct effective meetings and presentations to ensure everyone is aligned on project goals and progress.
● Monitor progress and deliverables: Track project deliverables, ensuring projects stay within scope, budget, and timeline.
● Translate business needs into actionable solutions: Collaborate with clients to understand their business objectives and translate them into clear project requirements
and deliverables.
● Facilitate testing and quality assurance: Lead quality assurance and user acceptance
testing processes to deliver high-quality projects that meet or exceed client expectations.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
● Education and experience:
○ Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of experience as a Creative Project Manager or a similar role with comparable skills.
○ Proven experience at an agency or in-house creative team as a Creative Project Manager or Project Manager handling creative projects.
○ Background working with creative directors, designers, copywriters, and other creative professionals.

 

● Technical skills:
○ Proficiency in project management and creative collaboration tools: Expertise in tools like Asana, Trello, Basecamp, or similar project management software.\

○ Familiarity with creative collaboration platforms like Adobe Creative Cloud, Figma, or InVision is a plus.
○ Excellent documentation and communication skills: Ability to create clear and concise project briefs, creative briefs, and status reports, tailored to different audiences (clients, creative teams, and stakeholders).
○ Proficiency in productivity and presentation tools: Expertise in Microsoft Office/Google Workspace applications, particularly PowerPoint/Google Slides for creating compelling presentations.
○ Basic understanding of creative production processes: Familiarity with design, copywriting, video production, and other creative disciplines to effectively
manage timelines and resource allocation

 

● Soft skills:
○ Strong client relationship management skills: Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with clients, understand their needs, and manage expectations effectively.
○ Experience with Agile or adaptable project management methodologies: Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with iterative project workflows.
○ Exceptional communication and presentation skills: Ability to articulate ideas clearly and persuasively, both verbally and in writing.
○ Strong organizational and time management skills: Capable of juggling multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks, and meeting deadlines.
○ Experience facilitating creative reviews and feedback sessions: Skilled at guiding constructive feedback discussions, ensuring clear communication between clients and creative teams.