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Associate Project Manager

Wunderman Thompson

Department: Project Management & Delivery

Location: Los Angeles, CA, United States

Who we are:

At Wunderman Thompson we exist to inspire growth for ambitious brands. Part creative agency, part consultancy and part technology company, our experts provide end-to-end capabilities at a global scale to deliver inspiration across the entire brand and customer experience.

We are 20,000 strong in 90 markets around the world; our people bring together creative storytelling, diverse perspectives, inclusive thinking, and highly specialized vertical capabilities to drive growth for our clients. We offer deep expertise across the entire customer journey, including communications, commerce, consultancy, CRM, CX, data, production, and technology.

Who we are looking for:  

Wunderman Thompson is seeking an Associate Project Manager for an iconic automotive brand. We are looking for an enthusiastic, eager APM with digital and website development experience. As an APM, you provide day-to-day support to the project management team while also collaborating across disciplines on the tactical aspects of the account. You accompany team members on all client communication and facilitate the smooth execution of work.   

You will be responsible for managing small scale projects or specific tasks within a multidimensional project. In this role, you will partner with more senior members of the team to build and refine your skills.  

What you’ll do: 

  • Coordinate | Organize and manage project tasks and deliverables. Coordinate schedule of activities related to the project. Coordinate and attend internal status meetings, client meetings and calls. Conduct administrative duties, such as setting up meetings, drafting invoices and drawing estimates. 

  • Plan | Understand a project’s scope and create documents for project requirements. Maintain the quality of all project document/data to assure the integrity of a project. Adhere to standardized format guidelines.  

  • Support | Provide day-to-day support to the Project Management Team. Assist in the planning and implementation of projects. Track and report project progress. Perform other duties assigned by the Project Manager in an orderly and efficient manner. 

  • Collaborate | Work with resource managers to manage resourcing. Collaborate with other departments to ensure a timely completion of tasks. Act as a liaison between project stakeholders concerning project details and deliverables. 

  • Analyze | Analyze data as required. Work with the Project Manager to report analyzed data and communicate results. 

Who you are: 

  • Highly Organized | Excellent organizational, time and self-management skills. 

  • Resourceful | Strong sense of initiative and ability to work under pressure on multiple projects, and complete projects within a set deadline. 

  • Detail-Oriented | Sharp attention to detail and a drive for perfection. 

  • Excellent communicator | Strong verbal and written communication skills. 

What you’ll need: 

  • 1-2 years’ experience in digital marketing, communications, or advertising. 

  • Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint; experience with Smartsheet, Jira and Confluence is preferred.  

  • Ability to quickly learn project management methodologies required for the work (SAFe Framework)  

  • Excellent project management skills, including resource and time management abilities. 

  • Flexibility, professionalism, resiliency, and positivity. This is critical to foster a highly collaborative environment. 

  • Self-motivated and driven to learn, grow and deliver great work. 

What we offer:  

  • Passionate, driven people | We champion a culture of people that do extraordinary work. 

  • Consciously cultivated culture | We aim to embody the behaviors to build an inclusive community that is in it together, bringing both positivity and active listening into the workplace as we simultaneously strive to empower creative bravery. 

  • Competitive benefits | What we offer full time hires ranges from the full spectrum of group health coverage options (medical, dental, vision) to a generous 401k match (100% dollar-for-dollar match, up to 5% of salary contribution), and a variety of paid time off offerings that reflect our investment in all aspects of your overall life balance and wellness. 

  • Growth-minded opportunities | We aim to nurture a culture of real-time feedback, growth-oriented mindset, and plenty of training opportunities through Wunderman Thompson and WPP, so you can continue to grow personally and professionally. 

Wunderman Thompson is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, military/veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or other protected group status. We believe in creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion and strives to recruit a diverse slate of candidates to help us achieve that goal. 

The base salary range for this position at the time of this posting is indicated below. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package, click WPP Benefits for more details.
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$45,000—$90,000 USD

At Wunderman Thompson, we are committed to actively building a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued and heard, and is treated with dignity and respect.  As leaders and creative partners across industries, it is our responsibility to cultivate an environment reflective of our greatest asset; our people. We believe that this commitment inspires growth and delivers equitable outcomes for everyone as well as the clients and communities we serve.

Wunderman Thompson is a WPP agency.  For more information, please visit our website and follow Wunderman Thompson on our social channels via Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram.  

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