What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager position at MikeWorldWide?
Project Manager
What We Need:
A detail-oriented project manager with extensive experience in asset management and production, including programmatic, social, and paid digital campaigns and platforms. The ideal candidate excels in developing and executing deployment strategies, managing end-to-end project lifecycles, and ensuring workflow efficiency. With a strong understanding of digital campaigns and assets, the ideal candidate is
adept at guiding creative teams in the development of diverse digital and programmatic assets—while recognizing key distinctions, such as between a programmatic banner and a Facebook graphic.
Working closely with account, media, and creative teams to optimize cross-channel project synergy, ensuring alignment and seamless collaboration. Additionally, they are knowledgeable about the latest best practices for graphics in digital placements, delivering high-quality results on time. This role requires a results-driven individual with exceptional organizational skills, a deep understanding of project lifecycle
management, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams in fast-paced, dynamic environments.
Primary Responsibilities:
Project Planning & Execution
• Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of asset production and deployment strategy, including scoping, timelines, budgets, and deliverables
• Ensure the on-time delivery of assets by coordinating workflows across internal teams and clients
Asset Management
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of digital campaigns and assets, with hands-on
experience launching programmatic, social, and paid digital campaigns using key platforms
• Oversee creation, version control, and deployment of assets across platforms while
maintaining quality and compliance
• Stay updated on the latest best practices for graphics in digital placements
• Implement and refine workflows to optimize processes, ensuring deliverables are completed within deadlines
Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Partner with account, media, and creative teams to optimize cross-channel project synergy.
• Guide creative teams in developing digital and programmatic assets, ensuring familiarity with key distinctions (e.g., programmatic banners vs. Facebook graphics)
• Coordinate efforts between internal teams (e.g., development, operations, marketing) and external vendors to meet project objectives
• Align all stakeholders on project timelines, expectations, and priorities
Risk & Issue Management
• Identify and mitigate risks to maintain project scope and schedules
• Develop and execute contingency plans to address potential delays or issues
Tools & Reporting
• Use project management tools (e.g., Asana) to track progress and facilitate data-driven decision-making
• Provide regular updates to stakeholders through detailed reports and dashboards
Qualifications:
• Minimum of 4-6 years (post graduation) of experience in project management, with a focus on digital asset production, deployment, and project lifecycle management.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Information Systems, or a related field. PMP or similar certifications are a plus.
• Proficiency in project management software (e.g., Asana, Monday.com, Smartsheet) and familiarity with digital asset management tools.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies such as Agile, Waterfall, or Hybrid approaches.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a proven ability to engage and align stakeholders across different departments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address project challenges and ensure successful delivery.
• High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
Preferred Skills:
• Experience with content management systems (CMS) and digital asset management (DAM) platforms
• Familiarity with UX/UI workflows and asset deployment processes, including wireframing and prototyping tools such as Figma or Adobe XD
• Advanced knowledge of compliance and accessibility standards (e.g., ADA, WCAG) for digital assets
• Proficiency in analyzing performance metrics for digital campaigns and using data to inform asset optimization
• Strong understanding of ad tech platforms like Google Ads and Facebook Ads Manager
• Knowledge of video editing tools (e.g., Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro) and their integration into digital campaigns
• Familiarity with A/B testing frameworks and methodologies for digital asset performance evaluation
• Strong ability to manage asset workflows
• Expertise in collaborating with external vendors, such as production houses or creative agencies, to ensure consistent delivery standards
Our Benefits:
We believe in flexibility and have the structure to make that our reality. MWWLife is our robust suite of benefits, programs, and incentives designed to support our employees’ experience during every phase of their careers. Forged in the spirit of flexibility and growth, it’s about the freedom to live your best life, both personally and professionally, and embodies the culture of caring that we cultivate at MikeWorldWide.
Highlights Includes:
Unlimited PTO
Pre-PTO
Mental Health Awareness Days
Friday Freeze
Summer Fridays
Commuter Benefits
Professional Trainings and Workshops
Phone and Mental Health/Wellness Stipend
Offices are closed between Christmas Eve and New Years' Day
Our Values:
At MWW, our values are what set us apart and give us the energy to move forward with confidence and excellence.
Passion: We have a real passion for what we do. It’s why we get up every day and it’s what drives us to work harder, care more and execute flawlessly.
Inclusivity: We’re inclusive – for real. Our respect and appreciation for diverse backgrounds and perspectives lead us to greater innovation, enhanced creativity, and richer experiences.
Curiosity: Our endless curiosity opens us up to new ideas, collaboration, and growth. It drives our desire to immerse ourselves in the knowledge of others and the culture of the world around us.
Empathy: Our authentic empathy gives us a sense of understanding which informs our work, enhances our ability to deliver for clients and elevates us from colleagues to family.
Independence: Our hard-earned independence gives us the freedom and flexibility to dream big, take risks and do what’s right – for our clients, our agency and each other.
Initiative: We have a spirited initiative – we’re fast, focused and fearless. It’s that confidence and pride in our ability to deliver exceptional work for exceptional clients.
Our Philosophy:
At MikeWorldWide, we are built to care. We care about each other, our clients, our work and our world. We have an inherent collective empathy that informs our ideas, energizes our work and elevates us from likable colleagues to beloved family.
We’re an independent agency and we care a lot about that. Our independence gives us the freedom and flexibility to dream big, take the risks worth taking, and to do the work worth caring about. Most importantly, it lets us do what’s right for our employees, our families and friends, and, of course, our clients.
Creating authentic and lasting connections for our clients—and the people who value those clients—is why we exist. We want them to be loved because their success is ours. And so, for them, we create work that people care about because now, more than ever, CARING COUNTS.
We celebrate diversity in our employees and partners, and we're committed to building a safe and inclusive workplace environment where we all can feel comfortable and thrive while we bring our best ideas to life. We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage future MWW families from traditionally underrepresented and underserved communities to apply.