SR. TECH PROJECT MANAGER - LOS ANGELES

I am looking for someone with IT project management experience for a major advertising agency. This person should have experience overseeing large scale site developments and long-term schedules. He or she should have worked with a larger IT/software company in the past and should have at least 5-10 years experience in the IT or Software development industries. This person has probably worked directly for large brands as a consultants, or at a consulting company.  My client is looking for someone with PMP or Sigma 6 certification, or some other form of intensive training for project management production.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Analysis and design of objectives
• Schedule development according to the objectives
• Assessing and controlling and elevating risk
• Estimating resources and allocations of resources
• Coordinating with Creative & Development resource managers to acquire existing resources
• Coordinating with project stakeholder to identify new resources
• Assigning tasks
• Directing activities
• Controlling project execution
• Tracking and reporting progress to key stakeholders
• Coordinating with project team to forecast potential concerns
• Coordinating Quality Assurance plans and cycles.
• Issue management & resolution
• Defect prevention
• Identifying, managing & controlling changes
• Project closure (and project debrief)
• Communicating to stakeholders

Please let me know if you are interested in hearing more about this unique opportunity to join a great team. Send resumes to jobs@lasertalent.com.

INTEGRATED PROJECT MANAGER - NYC CREATIVE AGENCY - digital, print, TV, radio

This is an amazing entree into a super hot creative agency as PM for an super cool brand. This Project Manager will be responsible for timely advertising workflow through the agency from initial concept phase through release of materials for launch. The Project Manager oversees all projects that occur on their assigned pieces of business (digital, TV, all print mediums, radio). 70-80k+. 3-8 years experience in creative advertising agency a must!

Qualifications, Distinguishing Characteristics and Special Requirements

Bachelor’s degree preferred

3+ years experience of Project Management experience in a creative advertising agency

Working knowledge of Outlook, Excel and database software (ideally Donovan)

A proven track record of gaining trust and respect by consistently demonstrating sound critical thinking skills and maintaining composure in stressful situations

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate with all levels of employees

Exceptional organization and time management skills

Exceptional initiative, attention to detail and follow through skills

After hours work required. 

Major Responsibilities/Primary Functions

Initiates new project by creating a tracking job number in Donovan Data System (DDS); distributes job number and client brief to team

Generates an “electronic job jacket” in agency public drive to contain all job information; organizes electronic job jacket according to project management specifications

Creates and continuously revises project schedule detailing key deadlines for every phase of project from concepting and production to media ship dates

Creates, maintains and distributes status report document, tracking all projects currently in progress; hosts regular status meetings to discuss project status; updates team on any agency and client revisions

Facilitates communication between team members to make sure deadlines will be met; schedules internal and team creative reviews as needed

Routes creative layouts, script and copy decks, presentation materials, mechanicals, rough cuts and other materials as necessary to appropriate team members for review, proofing, revisions and approval

Schedules debriefs with Account group and Creative teams to discuss any feedback or changes after client presentations

Translates print media plans into Studio Dept specification sheet templates in order for media files to be built, produced and shipped in correct size and format

Ensures productions departments have the correct project information necessary to create accurate estimates

Upon job completion, obtains pdfs of produced/shipped print mechanicals, scripts, and specification sheets to archive in electronic job jacket

Please send all resumes to jobs@lasertalent.com

 

CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY LEADERSHIP ROLES - LA & NY

I have three clients, two are major advertising agencies in NYC, one is a boutique digital agency in Los Angeles - they are all looking for Creative Technology Leadership.

My clients are all looking for outside-of-the-box thinkers who are excited by new technologies, have strong leadership skills, and are passionate about creating cutting edge technology solutions.

I would be happy to forward the job descriptions. Send me an email at jobs@lasertalent.com

SR. COPYWRITER GLOBAL CONSUMER ELECTRONICS BRAND - KOREA

Wanted: Sr. Copywriter to work on Global Creative Team for major consumer electronics brand in beautiful Seoul, Korea. This is an amazing opportunity to be part of the team that defines global campaign launches for one of the biggest consumer electronics brands worldwide. Reports to the Global ECD. Must have online experience as well as branding, and offline. Salary includes relocation and housing stipend. This is for a top-gun, award-winning copywriter.  Does not need to speak Korean!!! Please send URL or PDF and CV to jobs@lasertalent.com.