Job Description

Description

NJI is a wildly creative and strategically disciplined agency with offices in London, Washington, D.C., and Singapore. We consider ourselves a community of tastemakers and firestarters who always strive to challenge the status quo.

NJI has U.S. team members located coast to coast as part of our HQ/US team based in Washington, D.C. From farmers to urban forgers, trapeze artists to Mario Kart fanatics, we have colleagues with diverse interests and addresses. The right candidate for this position is located within the greater Washington, D.C. region and has the ability to visit in person with clients at their offices or at NJI’s Alexandria, Virginia office as needed.  NJI does maintain a hybrid/remote work policy for all offices. We are unable to offer work visa sponsorship at this time.

The Job.

At NJI, the Project Manager is a key player within the project management team, ensuring the successful execution and delivery of projects across a diverse client portfolio. In this capacity, they excel at transforming creative ideas into successful realties, provide invaluable mentorship to teams navigating complex projects, and are a champion for the company’s culture and ambitions.

In their role, the Project Manager is responsible for fostering effective communication and collaboration across various teams, ensuring that both our staff and clients are aligned in their objectives and expectations. They thrive in a culture that values proactive problem-solving, agility, and a relentless pursuit of excellence. 

The Project Manager applies their project management expertise to handle multiple concurrent projects. They monitor progress, foresee potential risks, and proactively recommend plans and solutions. They are responsible for the optimal use of resources and financial accountability, as well as directly managing internal project resources across various divisions.

Central to this role’s success is an understanding of communications and marketing, especially for policy-oriented audiences, and the role that creative agencies play in supporting clients across various sectors.

The Project Manager goes beyond guiding projects to the finish line; they are setting benchmarks, fostering innovation, and ensuring that every project reflects NJI’s commitment to excellence.

Responsibilities.

• Guide the execution and delivery of multiple concurrent projects, ensuring they align with agreed requirements and meet the highest standards.
• Foster a collaborative environment across divisions, streamlining communication and execution.
• Facilitate communication between the agency’s account management team, clients, and other internal divisions, ensuring that project objectives and expectations are clearly defined and planned for daily delivery of work.
• Provide guidance and development coaching to portfolio-specific project managers and coordinators, ensuring they perform well in their daily work.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of cross-functional processes and workflows, helping internal teams to adhere to best practices in project organization. 
• Assist in managing project schedules and budgets, striving for the optimal allocation of resources, and contribute to efficient production scheduling and planning. 
• Support in identifying potential risks to project budgets and delivery plans, and participate in implementing strategies to mitigate them.
• Facilitate communication with all project stakeholders (verbal and written), focusing on balancing Account Management division needs with the project delivery capabilities, promoting alignment and transparency throughout the project lifecycle.
• Apply effective quality control measures, ensuring that project deliverables meet or exceed client expectations.
• Liaise with partners and vendors to ensure cohesive support for clients.
• Monitor and report on performance benchmarks for projects, ensuring NJI’s standards of excellence and improvement in future work.
• Stay abreast of global industry developments, integrating them into client projects.
• Foster a strong organizational culture at NJI that champions excellence and continuous growth.

Skills & Experience.

• Experience in managing projects, solid understanding of project lifecycle stages, and project management tools.
• Demonstrated ability to guide and manage teams towards achieving project goals.
• Experience in facilitating communications with stakeholders, including clients and partners.
• Experience working collaboratively in delivering and evaluating client projects.
• Knowledge in optimizing processes for efficiency and effectiveness.
• Understanding of quality control measures to maintain project standards.
• Familiarity of the U.S. political/policy landscape at the federal and state levels.
• Experience in supporting budget management and contributing to financial reporting.
• Capability to prioritize tasks effectively and meet deadlines.
• Aptitude for proactive problem identification and solution recommendation.
• High emotional intelligence, enhancing client/vendor relationships and team dynamics.

Diversity Commitment.

Authenticity is the foundation of boundless creativity. Rooted in diverse life experience, our team challenges the status quo through our work and culture every day. We are committed to sustaining and improving NJI's inclusive workplace through actively expanding the diversity of our team. We encourage people from underrepresented groups to apply. If you require accommodations or assistance during the application process, please contact info@njimedia.com.

Cover Letter

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