Manager, Project Management (All U.S. Offices)

Global Prairie PBC, Inc. • Full-time • Kansas City, Missouri, United States • 3d ago

THE OPPORTUNITY

You think big and can put the right people in the right place at the right time to deliver exceptional client work. Your strengths are in managing timelines and budgets, scope development and staffing plans - all while showcasing flexibility and collaboration. The Manager, Project Management position helps to manage the streamlined workflow of Global Prairie projects, bringing consistency to their portfolio of projects. This role protects and grows the Global Prairie portfolio of clients through exceptional coordination of resources and keeping projects on time and on budget. If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.

WHAT WE’D LIKE TO SEE

Global Prairie was built on purpose to help organizations deliver on theirs. Inspired by the belief that business should be a force for good in the world, Global Prairie re-invented the typical marketing agency model, embedding purpose into our business from day one. We operate at the intersection of marketing strategy, creativity and technology, delivering deep, innovative thinking – quickly. Because we don’t operate as a traditional agency in terms of process, structure or output, we look for team members with an entrepreneurial spirit who embrace innovation and are comfortable working with best-in-class leaders.

Everyone at Global Prairie shares the following characteristics:

Collaborative
Optimistic
Resilient
Flexible
Curious
Community-minded and philanthropic

Strong candidates for this specific role will demonstrate:

Comfort in driving work forward, managing projects collaborative across project teams
Consistency in process and performance
Outstanding attention to detail
Strong flexibility and nimbleness
Ability to exercise sound judgement and identify potential risks
Experience in budget and resource management

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Leads and oversees the execution of work for simple/traditional and complex projects, including those with a high level of uncertainty and unknown dependencies.
Oversees the progression of projects from kick-off to completion.
Proactively leads and actively participates in the assessment and recommendations for creative, digital, client partnership, and strategy team assignments.
Demonstrates an ability to pivot and problem solve in partnership with project team.
Communicates high-level progress of work to greater Project Management functional team.
Delegates tasks to, guides and trains Associates and Junior Associates, as appropriate.
Responsible for monitoring and communicating project scope and analyzing financial performance. Sets and manages team expectations around timelines, scope, and budget.
Collaborates with project teams to ensure accuracy of forecasted resources and revenue.
Develops client-facing budget summaries, timelines, and next steps.
Regularly develops draft estimates, timelines, and assumptions for project scopes spanning across a duration of 1-12+ months, with varying degrees of complexity and unknown assumptions.
Participates in and/or manages new business efforts (organic and new) from a Project Management perspective.
Proactively and confidently monitors project performance, identifying and recommending opportunities for optimization.
Effectively manages changing priorities, with flexibility to pivot quickly as asks arise.

Additionally, the ideal candidate meets these qualifications:

Previous project management-related experience in a flexible, fast-paced environment.

Experience in digital marketing and/or paid media is considered a strong plus, but not required.
Experience in managing development style projects is also considered a strong plus, but not required.
Experience working with Kantata, Smartsheet and Ziflow a plus

The expected compensation range for this position is displayed in accordance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. The final agreed upon compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including but not limited to: candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experiences and may fall outside the range shown. As a 'Best for the World' Benefit Corporation and Employee-Owned organization, Global Prairie offers a best-in-class total rewards package, which includes healthcare coverage, ESOP retirement plan, 401k matching, Health & Wellness stipends and a broad range of other benefits.

Expected compensation range: $70,000-$90,000

***Important Note: Global Prairie's People & Operations (talent management) team is based in our Kansas City, MO office, which is why you see Kansas City listed as the location for this posting. However, please be sure to indicate your office location preference when completing the application.

WHAT GLOBAL PRAIRIE OFFERS

We are a purpose-driven global marketing firm founded on the belief that business should be a force for good in the world.
Driving measurable, impactful results for organizations committed to making the world a better place is not simply the work Global Prairie does for its clients — it is the bedrock principle on which the company is built. As a Public Benefit Corporation, a top 1% certified B Corporation (B-Corp), and a 100% employee-owned company, we meet rigorous standards of social and environmental performance, accountability and transparency.

We are a team of smart, driven individuals who partner with our clients to create positive change.
Our shared commitment to making the world a better place unites us. In addition, we recognize and celebrate our individual strengths and contributions.

Our culture is best-in-class.
With generous, industry-leading benefits, supportive and progressive employee programs, collaborative office environments, and top percentile compensation packages, the culture at Global Prairie is unparalleled. And, due to our proud status as a 100% employee-owned company, each member of the Global Prairie team stands to personally benefit from Global Prairie’s success.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK CONDITIONS

The physical activity required of this position includes standing, walking, lifting, pulling, pushing, kneeling, reaching, stooping, talking, hearing and use of repetitive motion. Light work is required of this position, occasionally lifting or moving objects between 10-20 pounds. The visual acuity of this position requires the ability to operate a motor vehicle. This position will not be substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Creativity, great ideas and lasting impact come from diverse teams. Global Prairie is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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