Full-Time

Project Manager Opportunities

USA

Posted on 8/25/2023

Weber Shandwick

Weber Shandwick

1,001-5,000 employees

Global communications and marketing firm

Consulting
Consumer Software
Social Impact

Mid

Los Angeles, CA, USA

This is not a job posting for an active opening.

Category
Project Management
Business & Strategy
Required Skills
Communications
Management
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • 3+ years of Project Management experience, preferably in an agency setting
  • Strong financial management skills, including scoping, burn report tracking, resource allocation across project tasks. Prior experience managing multi-million-dollar budgets and scopes.
  • Experience with different types of programs and deliverables, such as strategic planning, creative ideation, video, social and editorial content, digital, and partner management
  • Ability to effectively communicate with internal team members across multiple disciplines and levels, instilling confidence, and trust in your abilities
  • Be comfortable digging into account finances: developing staffing models, writing SOWs, tracking burn rates, etc.
  • Experience working closely with the implementation of an integrated media mix of paid, owned and earned programs
  • Have excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with team members across multiple levels, building trust in your abilities to get the job done effectively
  • Have excellent organization and time management skills
Responsibilities
  • Coordinate with creative, strategy, account management and other internal teams to help drive best-in-class solutions for medium to large programs
  • Manage project deliverables across multiple medium to large scale campaigns and help coordinate various functions including creative, strategy, insights, paid media, and analytics
  • Professionally manage medium to large scale engagements with account team partners focusing on balancing quality, cost and schedule, while exceeding client expectations
  • Set expectations at the beginning of a project: as any issues arise, find solutions without compromising quality, team morale, or budget
  • Be a proactive, solution-oriented, and strategic advisor
  • Manage account budgets, scopes, and time while providing frequent updates to key stakeholders
  • Partner with account leadership and finance to facilitate accurate and realistic forecasts; actively manage any forecast mitigation as needed
  • Partner with account leadership to manage team on-boarding processes, including educating team members on roles and responsibilities, processes, and templates
  • Serve as contact for client finance relative to financial management of the account
  • Demonstrate strong, professional work ethic and financial acumen

Weber Shandwick provides communication and marketing services, focusing on public relations, advertising, and digital marketing. The firm works with a variety of clients, including corporations, non-profits, and government agencies, to create campaigns that engage audiences and achieve measurable results. Their services include media relations, crisis management, social media strategy, content creation, and influencer marketing, with revenue generated from service fees for these tailored solutions. What sets Weber Shandwick apart from competitors is its strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, as well as sustainability initiatives that help clients address climate change. The company also emphasizes innovation, utilizing AI and technology to enhance its offerings and deliver impactful storytelling that drives business growth.

Company Stage

M&A

Total Funding

$2.2M

Headquarters

Hempstead, New York

Founded

2001

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Rising demand for DEI services boosts Weber Shandwick's multicultural communications offerings.
  • AI-driven analytics tools open new data-driven strategy opportunities for clients.
  • Increased focus on sustainability aligns with Weber Shandwick's expertise in responsible practices.

What critics are saying

  • Recent layoffs may affect employee morale and client relationships.
  • Rapid executive promotions could lead to strategic misalignments.
  • Healthcare growth may stretch resources, risking service delivery issues.

What makes Weber Shandwick unique

  • Weber Shandwick excels in culturally significant storytelling, enhancing client engagement.
  • The firm offers comprehensive DEI consulting, aligning with corporate diversity trends.
  • Weber Shandwick's Earned Impact Value Tool innovates PR measurement with AI-driven analytics.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Juice Money

Flexible Work Hours

Short-Term Disability

Paid Employee Family Leave

Family Building Benefit

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