Ad Agency Project Manager

Project Manager

EVR Advertising is a full-service advertising agency located in Manchester, New Hampshire. We are gaining momentum and growing.

Our environment is fun and collaborative. We are a group of talented A-players who enjoy working with each other and our clients.

Everyone has input and when something awesome happens, it is celebrated by all.

EVR Advertising is seeking a skilled Project Manager to join our dynamic team in Manchester, New Hampshire. As a full-service advertising agency, we're looking for someone who can effectively manage multiple projects, ensure smooth workflow, and maintain high-quality outputs for our clients.

About the Role :

As our Project Manager , you'll be the linchpin in our creative process, coordinating between account services, creative teams, and clients to deliver exceptional work on time and within budget.

You'll use your organizational skills and attention to detail to keep our projects running smoothly and our team operating at peak efficiency.

Key Responsibilities :

• Manage and track all projects through account service, creative, and media departments using our project management software, Function Point
• Ensure job schedules and task lists are accurate and up to date while proactively solving challenges that arise
• Coordinate daily with creative and account teams to manage workflow and ensure deadlines are met
• Build relationships with team members based on trust and respect
• Develop and maintain production schedules for all jobs
• Monitor project budgets and keep account teams updated on project health
• Allocate workload across the team, balancing resources and bandwidth, and communicating availability
• Monitor employee timesheets, ensuring timely entry and accuracy. Manage employee utilization goals including reporting, insights and planning
• Oversee quality standards for all deliverables
• Participate in client meetings and assist with project planning
• Identify opportunities for improving agency processes and efficiencies
• Act as the agency’s Function Point go-to person including new employee onboarding and team support / problem solving. Explore features within FP and stay up to date on new features and bring them to the team
• Ongoing professional development, stay up to date on pertinent topics and focus on new innovations to improve work productivity

Things you need to have :

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 2-3 years of experience managing multiple projects, in an agency setting
• Pro-active, solutions-oriented self-starter who is ready to roll up your sleeves
• High attention to detail and the ability to keep many balls moving at one time
• Strong emotional intelligence and the ability to motivate others while remaining flexible and agile
• Proficiency with project management software; experience with Function Point is a huge plus
• Experienced Excel user including Pivot Tables
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work well under pressure and adapt to changing priorities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and OneDrive
• Proactive problem-solver with a positive, team-oriented attitude

What We Offer :

• EVR maintains a hybrid workplace, with staff working at the Manchester, NH office three days a week (Tuesday-Thursday) and from home two days a week (Monday and Friday)
• Health (HMO and HSA), dental and vision insurance
• Simple IRA with 3% company match
• Company-paid short-term disability, long-term disability and group life insurance
• Paid vacation, holidays and Christmas week break
• Early Fridays
• EVRU professional development program
• Groovy Millyard workspace
• Free parking

At EVR Advertising, we believe in fostering a collaborative, creative environment where great ideas flourish. If you're ready to take on a key role in our agency's success, we want to hear from you.

EVR Advertising is an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.