Full-Time

Project Manager

Posted on 8/21/2024

Barkley

Barkley

501-1,000 employees

Full-service marketing and advertising agency

Consulting
Consumer Software
Consumer Goods

Junior, Mid

Pittsburgh, PA, USA

Category
Project Management
Business & Strategy
Required Skills
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university required
  • Minimum of 2-3 years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience required
  • Experience assembling and managing schedules with multiple dependencies and stakeholders simultaneously
  • Passion for empowering partners and clients with a seamless experience through process improvement and standardization
  • A professional presentation and strong personal presence are required
  • Must possess outstanding interpersonal skills as well an articulate, friendly, “whatever it takes” service-minded attitude, along with a strong work ethic
  • Cross-media experience preferred
  • PMP, Six-sigma, ScrumMaster certifications are desirable
  • Must possess positivity, high energy, and a solid confidence level
  • Ability to establish and build productive relationships quickly with diverse personalities in order to meet adapting project demands
  • Excellent analytics mentality - telling stories with data and facts
Responsibilities
  • Create, manage and drive project deliverables across multiple projects, simultaneously
  • Work collaboratively to allocate and manage resources by project and account, including any freelancing needs
  • Own, maintain and report on project plans, status, and hot-lists for every project and/or account assigned
  • Schedule and lead weekly internal status meetings
  • Track key decisions and prioritization that impact project budget, cadence, scope, and/or timelines
  • Facilitate and contribute to new scopes, change orders, and estimations as needed
  • Continuously provide transparency with key stakeholders (internal and external) to mitigate risk to budget, scope and timelines
  • Ensure all project objectives and deliverables are clearly documented, approved, and delivered to meet clients’ needs and expectations
  • Support teams to define and measure project success using metrics, tools and resources
  • Guide the adoption and adherence of new/existing processes and standards agency wide

Barkley is a marketing and advertising agency focused on creating modern brands for today's consumers. The agency works across various sectors, including consumer goods, finance, healthcare, non-profit, restaurant, retail, and travel, serving clients from large corporations to retail giants. Barkley offers a wide range of marketing solutions, including advertising, communication, product innovation, media strategy, and talent management. By utilizing deep consumer insights, they develop campaigns that resonate with audiences, helping brands stay relevant. Their services include experience design, digital platform optimization, influencer activations, and creative campaign development, allowing them to support clients in achieving their business goals, whether launching new products or enhancing consumer engagement. Barkley's unique approach combines creativity with data-driven insights, setting them apart from competitors and ensuring they remain ahead of market trends.

Company Stage

M&A

Total Funding

$5.1M

Headquarters

Kansas City, Missouri

Founded

1964

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Barkley's acquisition of Adlucent enhances its performance media and MarTech capabilities.
  • The merger with OKRP creates one of the largest independent marketing firms in the U.S.
  • Barkley's focus on ESG aligns with growing consumer demand for sustainable brands.

What critics are saying

  • Rapid acquisitions may lead to integration challenges and cultural clashes within Barkley.
  • The merger with OKRP could result in operational inefficiencies and client conflicts.
  • Investment from a Chicago firm may lead to strategic shifts disrupting current operations.

What makes Barkley unique

  • Barkley is one of the largest independent, employee-owned advertising agencies in the U.S.
  • The agency combines creativity with data-driven insights for modern consumer engagement.
  • Barkley's integrated marketing approach spans multiple industries, ensuring brand relevance.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Unlimited Paid Time Off

401(k) Retirement Plan

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