Project Manager

The Shipyard is a leading, independent agency that builds performance-driven brands audiences can’t help but love.

By applying modern mindsets to established models, we fuel brand and marketing decisions that are more courageous and more validated.

Our ability to align bold creativity with individual consumer motivations lets us do more than hope for brand love – we methodically engineer it throughout the consumer journey. That’s how we activate the synergistic power of brand building and performance marketing.

Engineering Brand Love through the courageous ambitions of our people and our clients.

The agency has significant momentum, and we’re still growing. Come join our team!

SUMMARY

We are looking for a smart, experienced, and motivated Project Manager to join our Columbus, OH team.

The Project Manager loves collaborating with partners, inspiring creative solutions, driving progress, evolving processes, and seeks the feeling of getting things accomplished in the most strategic way possible. As Project Manager, you play a central role in delivering world-class work, connectors across the business, working with teams towards shared goals. This role establishes trust and will ensure that we build a future of success for the Agency and our clients. This also means serving as a key player through inspired internal connection that is on time, on budget, while embracing new ways of problem-solving.

This is a hybrid work from home/office position (in-office attendance is required on Tuesdays & Thursdays) and the candidate must live near Columbus, OH.

At The Shipyard, we know that it's your unique talents, backgrounds, and perspectives that make you who you are, just like our team, who come from various career paths and experiences. We believe we can't be truly diverse without bringing your most authentic self to the agency.

Studies show that people from marginalized communities may not always apply for positions if they don't meet every single requirement in a job posting. At The Shipyard, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the requirements. We believe that your passion for what we stand for — our values and purpose — is just as important as meeting every checkbox. 

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Primary point of contact on all project-related elements – opening, archiving & retrospectives
• Identify, input, and submit all project needs into Monday.com at the start of every project
• Responsible for leading Internal Status and appropriate distribution of Reports to teams
• Key player in ensuring expectations are clearly articulated with to turn ideas into reality
• Coordinate internal departments involved in the development and implementation of ongoing projects, seeking efficiencies in internal workflow
• Responsible for developing, maintaining, and escalating a strong two-way communication channel between Program Director, ensuring Program Director is aware of direction, challenges, and required decisions or guidance
• Collaborative planning through orchestrating workflows, ensuring project plans reflect the collective expertise of the team
• Present process, project health (budget, timelines, resources), and plans
• Approach challenges from a solution-oriented mindset, leaning into tools and methodology
• Development, execution, and maintenance of Estimate Workbooks
• Partner with Program Lead for Scoping as necessary
• Speak to project budgets, timelines, and resources based on familiarity of project management
• Active desire to understand internal dynamics and seek moments for continuous learning

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• 2+ years of experience in a Project Management role
• 1-2 years managing projects in an Agency environment
• Strong knowledge of project management principles and methodologies, or immediate desire to learn these methodologies
• Demonstrated ability to organize and lead the efforts of a team of designers, developers, and business stakeholders
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint)
• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills    
• Ability to interact professionally with all levels of the organization
• Must be detail-oriented and have proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Demonstrated initiative and follow-through, and a great record of delivering successful projects
• Strong customer service skills
• Ability to lead projects with teams and stakeholders across locations

WHAT YOU'LL GET

• The overall target range of base compensation for this role is $71,340 - $82,270. Compensation offered will be determined by additional factors such as location and experience
• Open PTO
• 40 hours of paid sick time (annually) 
• Flexible work hours and remote work
• Paid holidays + holiday closure between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day
• Company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and disability benefits
• 401k program with employer matching
• 6 weeks paid parental leave
• Employee bonus referrals
• Company-provided snacks and beverages (yes, beer/wine included)
• … and lots more!

Requirements

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for visa sponsorship