Associate, Project Management at WongDoody in Seattle, WA

WONGDOODY is a human experience company, powered by Infosys with offices in London, Berlin, Amsterdam, the U.S, India and Australia. Since our founding in 1993, we have won hundreds of global awards for creativity and marketing effectiveness, while building a culture that consistently makes WONGDOODY one of the “Best Places to Work”. We recognize that our people and our culture are paramount to our success. It is a very exciting time here at WONGDOODY. We’re opening doors to a host of new client opportunities and capabilities while ensuring that our current clients never outgrow the scope and scale of what we can deliver. And this paves the way for growth and expansion into new markets.

We are a team of fun, fearless, ego-less, values-driven and collaborative problem-solvers distributed around the world with one goal in mind – human experience. Human experiences are the touchpoints that make brands and technology matter to customers. We use strategy, creativity and data to develop engaging experiences that transform businesses. And those experiences are backed by the global technological strength of Infosys.

If you’d like to be part of our outstanding team, helping to grow WONGDOODY as well as your own career, please read on and check us out more at www.wongdoody.com.

Position Summary:

WongDoody’s Seattle office is looking for a strong Associate Project Manager to join our growing Project Management team supporting a large, national telecom account. This role will report into the Senior Project Manager and be responsible for supporting a robust internal team as well as leading fast-moving projects. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized to a fault, communicative, and excited to problem-solve and figure out any task put in front of them.

What you'll do:

Be the hub of clear, consistent communication across multiple platforms to ensure team members are sure of expectations and deadlines Ensure accurate and timely status updates among all departments and stakeholders and be the go-to person for project schedules Be proactive in keeping the internal teams moving forward through effective communication Maintain live, client-facing status documents Manage multiple projects simultaneously, including organizing feedback, monitoring the status of different deliverables, and balancing shifting schedules Develop project schedules, set up internal meetings, send out detailed recaps and assign next steps Support client partners and project managers in day-to-day operations including tracking project schedules, updating Smartsheet, supporting the creative team, and managing resource requests Serve as additional quality control on all managed work, including proofing, attending QCs, and checking against brand guidelines Understand and ensure brand standards are met Utilize our project management and task management software Smartsheet Empathetic to the team while always pushing for on-time and on-budget deliverables Set internal meetings as needed for all assigned projects, including tools for remote meeting attendees Own PDF deliverables through all phases of a project’s lifecycle and ensure work is completed on time and on budget Troubleshoot solutions to problems as they occur and reach out for team support to assist as needed Determine and escalate project risks to the appropriate management channels Be an active participant in PM team brainstorms around process improvements

What you've got:

2+ years of experience in project management at an ad agency, design firm and/or marketing-related firm People and relationship-building skills, the ability to function as both a member and a leader of the team, and the ability to develop a strong and trustworthy relationship with all internal teammates Good organizational skills, high attention to detail and the ability to handle many fast-paced projects simultaneously and complete them on time with the highest level of quality Quick learner with an understanding of internal processes and the ability to navigate through them effectively Solid problem-solving skills and the ability to maintain a positive attitude in stressful situations Excellent verbal and written communication skills A sense of humor!

The Perks

We’ll pay you to come work here, because we’re generous like that. Our salary range for this role is $60,000 to $70,000, but on top of your paycheck, you’ll receive a competitive benefit to help keep you healthy, secure, and balanced. You’ll get great medical, dental and vision insurance (paid in full) for employee-only coverage, 401K with company match, extended holidays, flexible summer hours, and volunteer time off to name a few.

About Us

We are WongDoody. 2000 innovators, creators and designers in 22 studios across the world. 

We create human experiences. Tell big stories for bold clients. Use design to save lives. For the past 30 years, WongDoody has been recognized as one of the most creative and innovative companies by Cannes Lions, Fast Company and EY, among others.

Since our founding, we have won hundreds of global awards for advertising, branding, experience design and strategy, while building a culture that consistently makes WongDoody one of the “Best Places to Work”. We recognize that our people and our values are paramount to our success. Now an Infosys company, our culture remains the same—open, inclusive and curious—rooted in Creative Democracy formed by our founders, Tracy Wong and Patrick Doody.

We're just getting started.

See how we're making an impact: https://www.wongdoody.com/work

Join our global team: http://www.wongdoody.com/careers/

WongDoody is a proud Equal Employment Opportunity employer where we are committed to creating an equitable, diverse and inclusive workspace regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We are intentional about creating a space that celebrates, embraces, and also reflects the diversity of the world we live in. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

All candidate information is kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Job title: Associate, Project Management Job Description:

Location:

WongDoody Seattle OfficeUnited States of America Interested?

If you find this position intriguing, don’t delay—submit your application at your earliest convenience. We are continuously reviewing and assessing all incoming candidates and eagerly await your application.