Project Manager, Public Affairs

PLUS Communications is a full-service communications firm based in Arlington, Virginia. PLUS Communications leads award-winning campaigns integrating public affairs, corporate communications, digital, advertising and media buying. PLUS means more!

PLUS Communications is looking for a Project Manager to develop and execute media relations and communications efforts for a dedicated public affairs account. We are looking for an experienced communicator who has worked in an agency environment and understands the opportunities to highlight the client's narratives and advocate on their behalf. Ideal candidates will have experience managing resources and ensuring client expectations are communicated and met. This role will be responsible for planning and executing projects to completion for a key client account. This position is based in Arlington, Virginia.

Requirements

Your day in this position may include:

• Developing presentations, collateral materials, strategic plans and other reports
• Tracking and monitoring campaign deliverables and serving as a project manager for a key account
• Serving as a liaison between PLUS’ internal team, the client, other agency partners and external vendors
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules and task tracking systems to ensure visibility across internal teams and client
• Mapping out client calendars and ensuring the team is accountable for planning ahead and building campaigns around key moments, launches and events
• Driving process improvements and efficiencies across the project

This job may be for you, if you:

• Have strong organizational skills and ability to manage several projects simultaneously to ensure nothing falls through the cracks.
• Have a solutions-oriented mindset.
• Can balance a high-volume workload while maintaining attention to the details.
• Are willing to do whatever it takes to get the job done, no matter the time commitment.

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years project management experience, preferably in an agency or client-facing environment
• Strong background in project planning, task tracking, and reporting tools (e.g., Asana, Jira, Airtable, Monday.com, or similar)
• Exceptional organizational skills with a proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously
• Experience developing and delivering client-facing reports and project documentation
• Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship management skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) 

Benefits

We offer competitive compensation with an opportunity for a year-end bonus. Medical, dental, vision, 401k, and life insurance. We also offer a paid parental leave program, paid vacation, paid sick leave and employer subsidy for commuter expenses. In addition, we have a hybrid work environment.

PLUS Communications is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.