Associate, Project Management - job 1 of 2

Digitas is the Networked Experience Agency, built on the vision that we create magnetic experiences that earn the right for brands to exist in human networks. Today, and tomorrow. We deliver Networked Experiences by leveraging comprehensive data, technology, creative, media and strategy capabilities. Digitas delivers ambitious outcomes via unique solutions that include Creative Experiences, Integrated Media, Addressable Relationships, Social Marketing and Total Commerce. Celebrated by Ad Age as Data and Insights Agency of the Year, U.S Campaign’s Brand Experience Agency of the Year, Media Network of the Year and celebrated by Forrester and Gartner, Digitas serves the world’s leading brands through a global network comprised of more than 5,500 employees across over 65 offices in 43 countries.

At Digitas, we know that to produce great work, you need great talent – and that talent needs to be developed and nurtured. To this end, we developed the Associate Management Program, or “AMP”, which redefines the entry-level experience. In AMP, you will learn the foundational skills necessary for a successful career delivering marketing programs and experiences. This program accelerates and expands your learning through curated training, mentorship, peer guidance and a meaningful connection to diverse project experience. We will take you under our wing, integrate you into the agency, and provide you with an unmatched platform for career growth and development. Whether your path leads you to becoming a Project Management Professional, a Client Lead, a Marketing Maven or an all-around Agency All-Star, AMP will provide you with a solid foundation for a career in digital marketing.

As part of the AMP Team, you will focus on five key areas of development as you learn the fundamentals of digital marketing:

• Project Management: You will own key project management functions such as scheduling, scoping, resource management and risk mitigation
• Client Coordination and Management: You will facilitate projects with your client counterparts and develop client-ready documents such as competitive analyses, SOWs, schedules, and risk assessments
• Marketing: You will learn your client’s business and be trained in the craft of Marketing, learning how to deliver effective campaigns that meet strategic objectives
• Communication and Engagement: You will learn to use the right communication tools at the right time, understand how to communicate effectively and lean into your work with active participation in meetings and on your projects
• Financial Operations: We will train you in the fundamentals of business financials including forecasting, promoting great margins and managing Digitas operational processes

Day-to-day, your role includes:

• Both supporting large initiatives and also leading smaller projects independently
• Setting up projects for success (right team, properly planned, client alignment)
• Keeping clients and internal teams moving in the same direction
• Anticipating the needs of your projects, heading off potential pitfalls
• Removing barriers to success for the team
• Actively seeking and sharing knowledge with your project teams and within the Account Management & Project Management capabilities
• Partners with client and internal cross-capability team members to ensure documentation for clients is “client-ready” prior to any client meetings while actively participating in both internal and client meetings
• Experiencing something new every day

We’re looking for strong, impactful work experience, which typically includes:

• A four-year degree
• Working or school experience examples that demonstrate leadership and diligence
• Strong passion for Account Management, Project Management and Marketing with some related experience
• Working knowledge of enterprise tools (JIRA, MS Project/Smartsheet, Excel, PowerPoint)

You are the right person if you:

• Demonstrate grit and extreme ownership
• Inquisitive and curious natured
• Exude positivity
• Aren’t afraid to share your ideas
• Meet problems head-on and view them as opportunities
• Are self-reliant and motivated
• Communicate fearlessly

Got what it takes? We’d love to hear from you.

Digitas is an equal opportunity employer.

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