Envisionit, an award-winning digital marketing agency based in Chicago, is seeking a freelace Project Manager. Our clients span a number of industries including Travel & Leisure, CPG and Emerging Tech, and our teams boast many talents across the spectrum of digital.

This is a project-based need, estimated to be 6-8 weeks with the potential to extend. We are seeking contractors who can dedicate a consistent 40 hours/week to this role.

You will work alongside a tight-knit bunch of seriously talented people who genuinely like each other, have fun and work hard for the collective success.

Project Managers at Envisionit fully own and communicate vision, goals and solutions to the internal team. They are the captain who always knows our destination, how we’re going to get there and will steer us back in the right direction if we veer off course. They understand that one size does not fit all and are able to adapt their approach to the context and constraints of each project. And under your watch, they always deliver a highly superb product at the highest possible value.

Key functions:

Manage day-to-day internal communication & process; provide crystal clarity to the team through effective comms, project briefs, status reports and project plans
Manage the internal team by creating plans, scoping, managing budgets, organizing/communicating tasks and maintaining the project schedule which defines activities, deliverables, dependencies, effort, timing and staff needs
Ensure project delivery is strategically on-point, on-time and on budget
Be the ultimate point of accountability for quality of work delivered; provide feedback and direction before presenting to clients, raise awareness of all project issues/risks and proactively find solutions
Be the point of escalation and problem-solver to address any challenges that arise, providing solutions that meet both client and agency success criteria
Provide guidance and hard facts to the AD to help them make decisions regarding scope creep and change orders

What we’re looking for:

5+ years experience managing a fully integrated marketing campaign from kickoff to flight
Experience with 2 or more of the following disciplines: paid media, website builds, creative campaigns, lead-gen programs
Passion for crafting enjoyable experiences, and knowing how to create a best-in-class client and agency experience
An innate sense of accountability and effortless ability to drive outcomes
A critical thinker with a natural ability for thinking strategically, asking “why” and making business decisions - a true problem-solver
An organized individual that is able to help people of diverse skills and personalities stay organized and on track
Proven ability to push past challenges with a positive attitude
A team player that is an asset to the agency, willing to work on internal initiatives, share knowledge and thought leadership in service of education and promoting agency expertise

Due to the high volume of applicants, we are not currently accepting phone calls about employment opportunities or application status. In addition, we cannot pay for relocation expenses or act as an immigration sponsor at this time. We are unable to accept non US-based candidates, or candidates from the following states: CA, NY, WA. Beyond that, we are open to considering qualified applicants outside of the Chicagoland area. Please peruse our website and socials to learn more about us: http://www.envisionitagency.com

Envisionit is an Equal Opportunity Employer and our employees are people with diverse strengths, experiences and backgrounds, who share a passion for the work we do. Diversity not only includes race and gender identity, but also age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion and many other parts of one’s identity. All of our employee’s points of view are key to our success, and inclusion is everyone's responsibility. Envisionit is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation for participation in the job application or interview process, contact HR Manager, Ali Aguilar at ali.aguilar@envisionitagency.com or 312-262-6602.

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