Currently in a period of healthy growth, Jaguar Design Studio has an exciting opportunity available for a Project Manager looking to embark on their next big adventure. Jaguar Design Studio, in Aptos, CA, is a premier boutique design company serving Silicon Valley and beyond. We wear many hats but our specialty is in bringing our clients’ events to life both virtually as well as in person. This is a full time, in-house position working at our office in Aptos which is open from 8am - 5pm Mon - Fri.
Responsibilities:
Project Management
Managing and Executing multi channel projects that include events, social and digital driven initiatives
Developing a detailed plan of action leading it through to completion and ensuring that the project is running smoothly during all phases.
Working cross-functionally (internally and externally) to ensure all deliverables and deadlines are identified and managed day-to-day in order to successfully meet expectations and project goals
Managing production staff, including assigning individual responsibilities and setting deadlines and deliverables.
Translating creative ideas into project plans and deliverables.
Overseeing the creation and maintenance of critical project tracking and documentation.
Developing and managing budgets, handling vendor contracts and fee negotiations, ensuring billing and invoicing terms and processes are met
Managing onsite teams to ensure the seamless installation and execution of events.
Ability to travel as we produce projects and events across the country/world.
Client Management
Ensuring client priorities and objectives are met and maintained throughout the production/execution.
Leading clear and consistent communication and coordination between team members across in-house departments, outside organizations/consultants and clients.
Understanding and clearly translating both team and client vision, direction, and needs.
Managing client needs and expectations, while building and strengthening client relationships.
Assisting with the development and refining of Statements of Work.
The ideal candidate:
Has experience managing multiple clients and projects simultaneously
Is a proactive, thoughtful and strategic thinker
Thrives in a fast paced environment, is resourceful, self-motivated, extremely organized and detail-oriented.
Has excellent communication and presentation skills.
Delivers unsurpassed client and customer service.
Has excellent prioritization skills and the ability to change/shift focus with ease.
Qualifications:
Minimum 3 years experience as a Project Manager
Experience in client-facing role within an agency environment.
Proven track record of developing and managing large, complex projects/teams.
Excellent oral/written communication, analytical and interpersonal skills to effectively work with all levels within the organization as well as clients, partners and vendors.
Experience developing and managing seven figure budgets.
A positive team player and leader who fosters collaboration.
Benefits:
Exciting work opportunity full of challenges and rewards
Learn from and be part of a dedicated team full of talent and camaraderie
Opportunity to travel with the company to event destinations
Paid time off
Retirement, Medical and Dental benefits
