Project Manager

KWSM is a full service digital marketing agency made up of driven brand journalists, putting a story-first emphasis on our marketing approach. We specialize in digital marketing strategy, website development & SEO, content creation, PR & influencer marketing, and digital advertising. Clients hire us to create integrated digital marketing strategies that generate leads or sales. Half our clients are B2B and half are B2C.

We have offices in Orange County, CA, San Diego, CA, and Atlanta, GA

**Applicants are requested take this survey as part of the application process: https://go.cultureindex.com/s/s7gBWduTCY

We’re looking for a passionate and tenacious leader to join our growing team as a Project Manager.

Are you a confident self-starter that thrives in a fast-paced environment? Do you love systems and processes and have experience managing projects? Can you juggle multiple priorities and not miss any details?

At KWSM, you will be part of a driven, hard-working team, while enjoying the balance of a hybrid schedule and every other Friday off. We take career development seriously, and love to train & promote leaders.

As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing multiple marketing projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including designers, copywriters, videographers, and marketing strategists, to ensure projects are executed seamlessly.

As a successful member of our team, your responsibilities include::

• Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, and budgets for marketing projects, including websites, print collateral, copywriting, video and marketing strategy
• Assign tasks and responsibilities to team members and ensure timely completion while efficiently balancing their workload
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables
• Drive the processes that manage workflow and push projects forward
• Monitor and track project progress, identify potential roadblocks, and take necessary action to keep deliverables on track
• Conduct post-project evaluations to measure the success of our systems and identify areas for improvement
• Act as the primary point of contact for some clients, providing proactive status updates that translate complex project milestones into clear, actionable progress reports.

Other requirements include:

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, business, or a related field
• At least two years of experience in a marketing agency
• A proven track record of successful project management
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Proficient in project management software and tools
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• A strong problem solver, focused on results and quality control

We are looking for strong leaders who can hold themselves and others accountable.

The ideal candidate will possess these traits:

• Leadership: The Project Manager must be able to lead and motivate cross-functional teams toward a common goal, ensuring the successful completion of projects.
• Communication: Effective communication is crucial in project management, and the Project Manager must be able to clearly convey project updates, expectations, and objectives to all stakeholders. (internal and external)
• Time-management: With multiple projects and deadlines, the Project Manager must be able to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively to ensure timely project delivery.
• Adaptability: The Project Manager will be involved in every department of the agency, and must be able to understand multiple areas of marketing and work with multiple personality types.

This is a full time role that can be located in any KWSM office – CA, GA

In every aspect of your role, you will embody KWSM core values:

• Creative
• Communicative
• Uncommonly Organized
• Team-oriented
• Social
• Passionate
• Loyal

If you believe you would make an excellent addition to our team, please submit the following materials:

• Resume
• Sample project plans

Applicants are requested to complete this survey as part of the application process: https://go.apply.ci/p/qSin8A75WY

We value our team culture. You can experience it on our Instagram account @KWSMteam.

You can learn more about the benefits we provide here: https://kwsmdigital.com/about-us/careers/

Each year our team members are interviewed by an independent third party as part of Inc. Magazine Best Places to Work. Read their comments here: https://kwsmdigital.com/employee-testimonials/