Associate Project Manager

LOCATION:  Minnetonka, MN - candidates must be in the Twin Cities and will be required to be in-person three times per week 

A job at RAZR is like no other. We are on a mission to Be Relevant - make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. This talented team lives out our values every day.  These values have made RAZR what it is for years, and today, they are more important than ever. They keep us connected. They make us a team. They allow us to thrive. 

The RAZR Core Values You Live 

Be Intentional  

• You take action and pursue the ultimate best outcome for RAZR and our clients 

• You dig in and understand the details of how the business works 

• You runs towards and you don’t run away 

• You understand that “whatever it takes” is just that  

• You have a plan and you execute it even when you don’t feel like it 

Embrace the Attitude of How  

• You understand that problems are simply opportunities to solve them 

• You view commitments as promises to be kept...regardless 

• You can’t stand not knowing, you have an unquenchable thirst to understand why 

• You are an active participant, never a spectator 

• You are focused on outcomes and not the time it takes to achieve them 

Enjoy the Ride 

• You are grateful for both life’s challenges and opportunities 

• You passionately pursue excellence in everything you do 

• You laugh often and don’t take yourself too seriously 

• You love change and living in the gray is energizing to you 

• You can't wait to get out of bed in the morning & get on with your day 

Overview 

The Associate Project Manager plays a pivotal role in keeping our omni-channel projects moving effectively and efficiently internally. The APM engages with all internal team members and serves as the communication hub, gathering information to understand the overall client request in terms of project objectives, deliverables, and timing. This role proactively works to move the creative and delivery team members toward project completion by developing and managing accurate project schedules, estimating team hours, and facilitating cross-functional communication regarding resource availability, expectations, and budget implications. 

What You Love To Do 

• Manage all aspects of assigned projects from kickoff through delivery. Including, but not limited to; project setup, team resourcing, project labor estimates, timeline development, Workamajig management.  

• Coordinate internal resource assignments with insight from department leads and/or clients to achieve project milestones. 

• Effectively facilitate internal meetings (i.e. project status, delivery team status, internal creative reviews, etc.), making relevant contributions, generating collaborative discussion and thoroughly documenting meeting notes and next steps.  

• In collaboration with Account Service, maintain client project status sheets and budgets on a weekly basis. 

Qualifications 

• Generally familiar with a range of strategic and creative deliverables from branding to print, websites to integrated campaigns and digital media.  

• Remains calm in high-pressure situations, bringing control to the messy, chaotic, uncertain, changing environment of working with multiple clients and projects.  

• Strong ability to multitask and prioritize day-to-day responsibilities, keeping in mind how your work impacts the team’s ability to perform their jobs.  

• Innate attention to detail to manage the output of delivery to meet or exceed expectations. 

• Superior communication skills with ability to articulate project milestones and escalating project issues, work with various personalities as well as present opportunities for increased efficiency.  

• Self-motivated and resourceful to ask great questions and utilize assets available.  

• Familiarity with Workamajig. 

• Proficient with Microsoft Office. 

Education & Experience 

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Advertising or related field or equivalent experience and education. 

• 2 years of project management in a creative agency environment. 

• Work experience in CPG and/or healthcare a plus. 

About Us 

RAZR is a fast-growing marketing technology company headquartered in the Twin Cities, and we count some of the world’s most recognized brands among our clients. Working across a spectrum of industries including healthcare, medical technology, financial services, and retail, we help our clients acquire, retain, and grow consumers by leveraging our proprietary technology platform Fibonacci™.  The RAZR approach is rooted in behavioral science and combines strategy, with visual design to create sustainable behavior change within consumer audiences. 

With our Clients, Colleagues, and in our Communities we live our Mission - Be Relevant – “Make a meaningful difference in the lives of others”.  At the foundation of our Culture you’ll find the Core Values of “Be Intentional”, “Embrace the Attitude of How”, and “Enjoy the Ride”, this is a mindset and a commitment to how we show up every day.  The RAZR team is driven and we pursue the ultimate best outcome for our key constituents.  There are no jobs here, just opportunities to serve and make a material impact in the world. 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and our employees are individuals with unique strengths, experiences and backgrounds, who share a passion for improving people's lives.