What are the responsibilities and job description for the SR Project Manager position at DKY?
DKY Senior Project Manager
We are seeking a talented and versatile Senior Project Manager with strong experience managing video, photo shoots and marketing projects to join our DKY PM team. This role is perfect for someone who thrives on managing details and multitasking in a creative environment with a passion for video storytelling and product marketing. You'll be responsible for managing multiple client projects, ensuring they meet objectives, deadlines, and budgets, while also leading video production and project deliverables from concept to final edits and delivery.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Content Shoot Production - Video and Photo Shoots:
- Lead video and photo shoot projects, overseeing the entire process from concepting to final delivery of end deliverables, including video script, shoot, edit, and final delivery stages.
- Collaborate with the creative team to produce videos and image assets that align with client objectives and brand messaging.
- Manage video production timelines, budgets, and resources effectively.
- Maintain content shoot calendar, including upcoming shoot and deliverable dates and vendor partner schedules.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest video production technologies and trends to enhance our offerings.
Vendor Management
- Request and review bids from vendors; manage throughout the project and up to invoicing.
- Work with the Account Manager and Creative Director to present recommendations and estimates to the client for their review and approval.
Project Management:
- Manage multiple clients and projects, ensuring quality, efficiency, and alignment with deadlines and budgets.
- Initiate and set up new projects, coordinate, establish, and manage internal and vendor partner teams, establish tasks, schedules, and estimates.
- Facilitate team meetings and communications, making clear decisions and assignments.
- Coordinate with the PM team to serve both client priorities and agency resources.
- Champion continuous process, workflow and quality control practices.
- Protect and manage agency resources and staffing for quality, efficiency and throughput.
- Monitor and report work progress and budget status to align with agency and client expectations.
- Use Workamajig Platinum to facilitate exceptional project management and workflow.
- Support and contribute to DKY’s culture, mission, and goals.
Client Service
- Act as secondary client contact from DKY - will have client interactions as necessary.
- Advocate for the agency to the client – deadlines, resources, workflow, and scope management.
- Advocate for the client to the agency – objectives, quality, budget, and deadlines.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Relevant education/training in marketing communications, business management, or related fields.
- 7 years of related experience in project and video production management in an agency environment.
- Proficient in managing web/digital content, social advertising, direct marketing, events, etc., with an emphasis on web/digital and video production management..
- Familiarity with project management systems (Workamajig, Liquid Planner, Asana, etc.); Workamajig preferred.
- Strategic, highly organized, able to manage multiple projects simultaneously,
- Ability to build strong relationships and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
- Highly motivated to learn and contribute in a dynamic and growing business environment.
- Experience in Outdoor Recreation industries is a bonus but not mandatory.
COMPENSATION
- Annualized salary based on qualifications and experience.
- Benefits include hybrid office flexibility (four days in office/one day remote), medical insurance (DKY pays 75% of family premium HSA contribution), dental, vision, disability, and life insurance (DKY pays 100% of premium), paid time off, and a 401k retirement plan with a 4% company match.
COMPANY
DKY is an established brand marketing agency based in Minneapolis, known for its service-oriented, relational, hard-working, and fun culture. With a 30-year history, we strive to build great relationships, teams, and work that makes a difference in the world, serving sectors like Agriculture, B2B, Faith, and Outdoor. At DKY, we help good people build brands of great impact.
