As a Project Manager at 500 Designs, you play a crucial role in planning, coordinating, and implementing projects across various teams. You ensure projects are delivered efficiently, fostering important relationships with employees, clients, and contacts while serving as a dependable liaison and leader. You effectively monitor and present project updates to relevant stakeholders, clients, and project team members based in California and beyond.
What you do
Deliver projects on time and within budget while meeting or exceeding client expectations.
Identify and capitalize on upsell opportunities to enhance client relationships and project outcomes.
Manage and define project scopes, workload, and team capacity.
Motivate and encourage teamwork within a supportive environment. Schedule and lead meetings to ensure progress and alignment.
Share findings with the management team to improve efficiency and maintain trust within the team.
Lead and assemble the right team for each project, managing client communications and project schedules.
Ensure client satisfaction by upholding work quality, and explore further upsell opportunities.
Lead planning sessions to define project goals, timelines, tasks, and necessary resources.
Utilize ClickUp for effective project coordination and management, ensuring timely completion of deliverables.
Work with key stakeholders to ensure resource availability and allocation.
Continuously develop leadership skills and optimize processes.
Identify growth opportunities and initiate new projects as agreed by the leadership team.
Develop tools such as spreadsheets, diagrams, and process maps to enhance project management practices.
What you need to succeed
4-5+ years of project management experience.
Previous experience working in a fast-paced startup environment, preferably in a design agency
Strong ability to find innovative ways to drive growth and address challenges
Excellent organizational skills for managing multiple projects and priorities effectively
Effective communication skills to manage relationships with clients, team members, and stakeholders
Capability to lead project planning sessions, motivating teams, and optimizing processes
Familiarity with UX/UI principles to effectively communicate with clients and team members involved in digital design projects
Proficiency in using project management software and tools such as ClickUp, Trello, and Google Suite Applications
Ability to work independently and drive projects to completion
Skills to foster a supportive and collaborative environment within the team
What’s in store for you
Competitive salary
100% Remote Work Environment
Company incentives/rewards
Profit-share
Health Card
Workspace Upgrade
Monthly Internet Upgrade Incentives
Access to training resources (i.e. design tools and etc)
Participation in internal and external company events (i.e. culture building, workshops, etc.)