Reset your expectations of a health and wellness agency. From our inception, Fingerpaint has been driven by an unstoppable collective spirit of possibility. It’s that curiosity that’s at the heart of everything we do. From our legendary people-first culture to the hundreds of Fingerpainters who define us, we’ve reimagined what it means to be a healthcare and wellness advertising agency. Here, creativity happens naturally—we attract top talent and give them a space to grow and collaborate.
This is a hybrid role that will require in-office visits to our Cedar Knolls, NJ, location, client visits based on project needs (depending on assignments), and the flexibility to work from home.
Objectives of This Role: A project manager is accountable for planning and allocating resources, preparing budgets, monitoring progress, and keeping stakeholders informed throughout the project life cycle. All of this takes place within the framework of achieving Fingerpaint’s company goals and vision.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Determine and define project scope and objectives
Predict resources needed to reach objectives and manage resources in an effective and efficient manner
Prepare budget based on scope of work and resource requirements
Track project costs to meet budget
Develop and manage a detailed project schedule and work plan
Provide project updates on a consistent basis to various stakeholders about strategy, adjustments, and progress
Manage contracts with vendors and suppliers by assigning tasks and communicating expected deliverables
Use industry best practices, techniques, and standards throughout entire project execution
Monitor progress and adjust as needed
Measure project performance to identify areas for improvement
Full project life cycle knowledge, collaboration, and project alignment across multiple departments, project financial oversight including burn rates and scope creep management, and support for new business opportunities
Job Requirements:
3 to 5 years of project management and related experience
Proven ability to solve problems creatively
Strong familiarity with project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices
Experience seeing projects through the full life cycle
Excellent analytical skills
Strong interpersonal skills and extremely resourceful
Proven ability to complete projects according to outlined scope, budget, and timeline
Preferred Qualifications:
Good communication and interpersonal skills capable of maintaining strong relationships
Strong organizational and multitasking skills
Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
Team management and leadership skills
Documentation management and ability to use project management tools
Attention to details even under pressure
Time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines
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