Project Manager / Senior Project Manager

space150 is a fiercely independent digital creative agency. We exist to put brands on the forefront of culture and technology, to help them keep up, get ahead and stand out. We destroy convention to create demand.

We are always on the lookout for creative, collaborative and strategic people with a passion for innovation and creating culturally relevant work. We value people that are passionate, open-minded, curious and generous team players.

As a Project Manager / Senior Project Manager, you will drive award-winning, industry-leading work not through scopes/schedules/budgets, but through understanding the fundamentals of how our agency functions. Your real-time calculation of risk vs. reward won’t be done by gut feel; it will be driven by data. You will have visibility to the information necessary to ensure that each discussion you have, whether internal or client-facing, is targeted at balancing the best interests of our clients, our business and our people. Your experience as a problem-solver is rooted in understanding technology, and curiosity pushes you to drive progress by elevating beyond ‘checking the boxes’. Candidates must be located within the Minneapolis / Twin Cities area.

How You Add Value

• Manage multiple projects across one or more clients with oversight for tactical projects you may own, or in partnership with a business partner for more complex and/or ongoing client relationships
• Apply proactive thinking and actions to drive quality work and maintain a positive team environment
• Isolate issues to their root cause and resolve, or escalate when one or more potential resolutions are identified or support is needed
• Proactively manage up to peers and managers within your department so they can better support any challenges or roadblocks you may encounter to mitigate risk and capitalize on opportunity
• Contribute to client-facing meetings / conversations, provide content and documentation for internal and client meetings
• Mentor junior talent
• Navigate the intricacies of cross-functional team leadership and integrating as a member of the core team

The Baseline Essentials

• Support and lead coordination of rotational department deliverables, including Weather Report and agency-wide timesheet validation
• Create and maintain accurate project forecasts for resource usage and costs incurred
• Create / own project estimates and timelines for a variety of project types
• Define and / or support project scopes for approval
• Contribute to client status reports, specifically in regards to budget usage and progress of scoped deliverables and services
• Escalate challenges, roadblocks and risks to client / project budget goals as they arise, always accompanied by your recommendations for remedy.
• Submit your individual time usage on a weekly basis

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years experience managing technical and creative projects in an ad agency, marketing department, or software development setting
• Experience in client services and negotiating decisions that affect both the clients’ business and your employer’s business
• Experience using Google Docs, Google Sheets, Keynote/Google Slides, Google meet, Atlassian suite required
• Experience or familiarity with HTML, web content management platforms, and new technologies desired
• Extraordinary, proven teamwork, communication, and collaboration skills
• Demonstrated curiosity about emerging technologies, especially AI, with a willingness to explore, experiment and thoughtfully integrate AI tools
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong verbal and listening skills
• Strong writing skills
• Ability to think strategically to solve project problems
• Ability to quickly understand individual clients’ business
• Ability to effectively manage virtually and in-person
• Currently based in Minneapolis / St Paul / Twin Cities metro area

Interpersonal Skills

• Ability to quickly develop relationships of mutual respect and trust with leadership, and internal and external partners
• Ability to understand interrelated business issues and to think strategically
• Value-oriented individual with a high degree of integrity
• Ability to interface effectively with all levels of internal employees, and external contacts on an as-needed basis
• Ability to react positively to high pressure situations
• Portray an enthusiastic attitude toward all internal and external clients
• Must be a self-starter and results / goal oriented

At space150, we are committed to pay transparency and equity in accordance with Minnesota law. The salary range for this position is $70,000 - $115,000 annually. The salary range for this role is based on numerous factors including experience, skills, and qualifications.

In addition to base compensation, space150 offers a competitive benefits package, including:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Unlimited paid time off, including generous vacation
• Life Insurance (basic, voluntary & AD&D)
• Family Leave (parental leave)
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Hybrid Work Environment
• A collaborative, creative and fun work environment