Senior Project Manager

We pride ourselves on being a distinguished agency in the heart of Nashville, celebrated for our innovative approach to B2B marketing and our esteemed accolades, including 2x Best Places to Work, ANA B2 Awards, and B2B Marketing Elevation Awards. Our commitment to excellence and innovation has earned us prestigious recognition and fostered a culture where strategic partnership, creative solutions, and client success are at the forefront of everything we do.

As our agency embarks on an exciting growth phase, we seek a passionate and organized Senior Project Manager known for their strategic expertise and ability to deliver a full range of projects for our clients, from initial concept to final delivery. This vital role involves assisting in the planning and executing solutions that are timely, within budget, strategically aligned, and of the highest quality, thereby driving forward the success of our clients and contributing significantly to the agency's development.

The Senior Project Manager will be located in Nashville with hybrid work options available. This role reports to the President.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop PM Performance Analytics: Create a PM performance analytics solution that directly links client project progress to profitability through adjusted gross income. This responsibility involves tracking project and engagement-level progress and burn rates, generating comprehensive profitability reports and dashboards, and working closely with finance, operations, accounts, and business development teams.

• Comprehensive Project Management: Manage the project lifecycle for assigned clients from initial concept to deployment, ensuring a cohesive and impactful delivery.

• Collaborative Planning and Execution: Work closely with Account Management and Creative teams to develop and refine project briefs, ensuring all parties are aligned and engaged throughout the project journey.

• Strategic Resource Allocation: Master the art of resource allocation, meticulously planning and managing schedules, budgets, and team expectations using Wrike to ensure projects are delivered excellently and efficiently.

• Future-focused Strategy: Look beyond immediate tasks to anticipate the future needs of projects. Drive the agency's growth through strategic foresight system optimization and assist with the implementation of go-to-market strategies that align with our long-term vision.

• Risk Management and Quality Assurance: Anticipate and mitigate project risks, constantly focusing on quality and scope. Proactively communicate potential issues and solutions to senior staff, upholding the highest standards.

• Client Relationship Management: Act as a vital conduit between the agency and clients, ensuring clear communication, managing expectations, and fostering strong, productive relationships.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Project Management Experience: With 7 years in project management across digital marketing, advertising, or creative agency settings, you've successfully navigated many projects to their timely and budget-conscious completion. This background underscores your ability to effectively manage and execute complex projects, ensuring strategic alignment and high-quality outcomes.

• Strategic Vision: Ability to assemble comprehensive project plans, appropriately align resources, and be a Wrike genius. You're not just managing day-to-day tasks but are focused on driving performance and achieving long-term goals.

• Collaborative Spirit: You can collaborate with Account Management, Creative teams, and other stakeholders. Your work ensures that projects are creative, innovative, strategically aligned, and efficiently executed.

• Analytical and Solution-Oriented: Strong analytical skills with an aptitude for identifying risks, developing mitigation strategies, and optimizing project outcomes.

• Educational Background: A bachelor's degree in marketing, business, or a related field is highly valued. PMP certification or equivalent practical experience is also highly valued.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

Salary:90-120K

Location: Nashville

We offer attractive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, college loan repayment and savings contributions, and 401k matching. In addition, team members also enjoy the countless benefits, perks, professional development opportunities, and fun associated with our "Operation Awesome" career framework, which includes:

• Life/work balance: work-at-home-days, happy birthdays off (paid), time off for life's special moments, maternity/paternity perks, eleven (11) paid holidays, and two (2) weeks of PTO for the first year of employment (prorated based on time of hire)
• Wellness program: exercise or healthy living monthly reimbursement
• Professional development: conference and certification fund
• Seven '7' Sabbatical: seven-week paid "career break" after seven consecutive years of full-time employment
• Charity: monthly contributions to causes and one paid volunteer service day annually
• President's Club: weekend flyaway trip and travel cash for annual team MVP (plus one!)
• Tools of the trade: MacBook, display, noise-canceling headphones, and swag
• Plus, a lot of fun such as Industrial's own Culture Club, the occasional Moment of Delight.