Special Projects Manager

Overview:
FWD People is a full-service strategic marketing agency delivering meaningful and measurable results in the health and non-profit sectors. We take pride in being our clients’ trusted strategic partner — staying ahead of the curve, and leveraging our expertise and foresight to help them navigate change and seize opportunities. We approach every challenge with a commitment to innovation, excellence, and empathy and we seek the same qualities in our team. As a fast-growing, senior team, we're excited to welcome more forward-thinking individuals who will help us drive growth, foster positive change within our client's industries, and have fun along the way.

As FWD’s Special Projects Manager, you’ll help drive FWD’s growth by leading key marketing initiatives, supporting business development, and managing high-impact projects. This versatile role blends project management and strategic thinking as you produce compelling content and work closely with founders to support key relationships. You’ll play a crucial role in advancing FWD’s goals in a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.

What You’ll Do:
Marketing (40%)

• Act as the producer and manager of FWD's social media content to elevate brand visibility.

• Develop and maintain a robust content calendar, ensuring timely and relevant social media presence.

• Identify and secure conference opportunities to ensure consistent industry visibility. 

• Coordinate and prepare all necessary materials for leadership’s participation in conferences.

• Lead award submission efforts to enhance FWD’s recognition in the industry.

• Manage Case Study development and library.

• Strategically contribute to raising FWD’s profile by managing key initiatives, such as website updates, thought leadership content, PR coordination, etc. 

Business Development (20%) 

• Help founders streamline business development efforts, by prioritizing and managing key opportunities, ensuring timely follow-ups and organized action steps.

• Organize and assist in tracking leads, partnerships, and potential projects, making it easier for the founders to focus on high-impact business development.

Executive Assistance (20%) 

• Provide expert calendar management, travel arrangements, and operational support to the Co-Founders.

• Assist leadership in business development efforts by managing active, warm, and cold leads to drive growth and support key client relationships as needed.

Special Projects (20%) 

• Project manage and lead high-impact initiatives on behalf of the founders, ensuring successful execution and alignment with FWD’s strategic goals. 
  
  

What You’ll Bring:

• You'll bring 5+ years of experience in a similar agency and/or project management role, with a proven track record of driving high-value, fast-paced projects to success. You thrive in cross-functional settings, leading teams with energy and inspiring excellence in execution.

• You're a natural leader and relationship builder. You develop and nurture strong relationships and ensure project objectives are met with efficiency, creativity and strategic alignment. 

• You’re proactive in supporting business growth, whether by identifying new opportunities or supporting existing ones.

• Your written and verbal communication is clear and concise across all mediums—internally and externally. You know how to present ideas effectively, both in writing and in presentations.

• You work well under pressure and are an expert at being able to self-manage expectations and deliver across projects.

• You embody a self-motivated positive attitude and collaborative nature, with the ability to adapt to new situations, think on your feet, and communicate openly and proactively with those around you. 
  

What You’ll Love About This Role: 

• High-Impact Role with Variety: You’ll have a hand in shaping FWD’s brand visibility, managing both marketing initiatives and special projects that make a direct impact on the company’s growth and reputation.
  

• Collaborative, Growth-Oriented Environment: This role offers autonomy with strong support, allowing you to work closely with founders and cross-functional teams while developing new skills and advancing your career.
  

• Supportive Role in Business Development: You’ll assist the founders in staying on top of growth opportunities and key client relationships, ensuring business development efforts run smoothly and effectively.
  
  

Working at FWD People
We are a senior team that champions integrity, adaptability, excellence, and growth. Here, you’ll collaborate with solution-focused colleagues to advance both our clients and our teams.

Our office is located in Brooklyn Heights, and we offer a flexible hybrid work schedule. We value in-person collaboration and connection but also understand the importance of offering the flexibility to work from home.

We are dedicated to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. As an equal-opportunity employer, we welcome differences in race, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, and more. We believe that diversity drives innovation and success, and we are committed to ensuring equal opportunities and fostering a culture of respect and collaboration.

Benefits & Comp 

At FWD, we believe in supporting our team both personally and professionally.  We offer excellent benefits, including 25 days off per year +16 paid holidays, matching 401(k), medical, dental & vision, paid maternity & paternity leave, home office setup, yearly team retreats, and a comprehensive professional development program including executive coaching and a yearly professional development stipend. As we continue to grow, we enhance our benefits package to meet the needs of our team.

The salary range for this role is $90,000 - $110,000 with a preference for contract-to-permanent candidates to ensure a mutual fit. However, full-time candidates are also welcome and encouraged to apply. This role is based in NYC (Brooklyn) with a flexible hybrid work schedule.