Full-Time

Project Manager

Posted on 5/9/2026

The.Team

The.Team

Entertainment payroll, business affairs, talent management

No salary listed

Tempe, AZ, USA

In Person

Category
Business & Strategy (1)
Required Skills
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Project Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline is typically required
  • Minimum of 2 years’ experience in print project management and/or agency experience on experiential marketing projects
  • Experience with Corebridge, Smartsheets, a plus
  • Proficient in Excel and other MS programs
Responsibilities
  • Engage with clients directly through weekly meetings and daily touchpoints via phone, email, and video calls.
  • Uphold high-quality standards, ensuring adherence to client specifications while effectively managing budgets ranging from $5k to $2.5m+.
  • Collaborate with sales, graphic and mechanical designers, and production teams to ensure timely project completion.
  • Evaluate project solutions based on client needs and site assessments to determine precise manufacturing and installation requirements, taking the lead once the project is contracted.
  • Develop and oversee project timelines encompassing all stages from manufacturing to delivery and installation, in collaboration with the Solutions Group.
  • Supervise vendors, external partners, and subcontractors on-site.
  • Submit weekly project status reports to the management.
  • Maintain close coordination with different departments to ensure high-quality and punctual project deliveries.
  • Execute all designated responsibilities and tasks.
  • Regularly communicate project updates and progress as necessary.
  • Travel required, with durations up to 4 weeks, for activities such as site surveys, overseeing installations, and client interactions.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
  • Knowledge of substrates and production process highly desire and will be crucial for the success in this role
  • Understanding scope of work and the ability to time manage and prioritize multiple projects accordingly
  • Adapt and manage multiple tasks efficiently in a dynamic setting
  • Showcase a meticulous attention to detail in all tasks
  • Remain adaptable, ready to work during non-standard hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as the role demands

The.Team provides payroll, business affairs, and talent management services for advertising, music, and live entertainment. It handles employer-of-record payroll for union and non-union talent, crew, musicians, and staff, and offers cloud-based production accounting for cost management, job costing, and profit analysis. For talent and rights holders, it processes payments (session fees and residuals), manages contracts, and tracks licensed content and publishing administration. Its goal is to help productions pay talent accurately, stay compliant, and manage costs and rights, supported by its 2021 acquisition by Cast & Crew to expand reach.

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Rising VFX and video game payroll demand expands beyond advertising and music sectors.
  • Post-2021 Cast & Crew acquisition integrates services, enhancing union payroll scalability.
  • Talent contract platform tracks usage and expirations for digital content clearance.

What critics are saying

  • Backlight's Q1 2026 AI payroll automation cuts The TEAM's processing costs by 40%.
  • SAG-AFTRA 2026 blockchain residuals exclude The TEAM, eliminating 60% talent revenue.
  • Paychex's 2025 Wrapbook acquisition steals live music clients with 30% faster payments.

What makes The.Team unique

  • The TEAM Companies delivers union payroll expertise for SAG-AFTRA, AFM, and IATSE contracts since 1992.
  • Cloud-based software manages production costs, job costing, and residuals for advertising and music.
  • Canadian operations via Toronto office enable cross-border payroll for North American tours.

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Benefits

Flexible Work Hours