Project Manager I - Digital Marketing

Ignite Visibility, a fast-growing U.S. award-winning digital marketing company, is looking for a talented full time an international Sr. Digital Marketing Project Manager to join our team. The Project Manager is a client-facing role that oversees the entire life of digital projects across various marketing channels from the inception stage to the launch of the completion of the project for franchise/multi-location clients. They collaborate with external stakeholders, internal team members, and vendors on the scope of the projects; lead teams in the development of marketing projects and prepare project status reports. This person will enjoy rapidly changing environments and be able to stay abreast of shifting schedules, changing expectations, and the management of resources.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and deliver end-to-end digital marketing projects across SEO, Paid Media, website, lifecycle, organic social, Content, PR, and other channels of digital marketing to deliverable marketing projects on time, on budget, and of high quality
• Serves as the day-to-day point of contact for assigned projects across franchise and multi-location clients
• Assists in the initial onboarding of new client projects
• Manages client expectations and strategies from inception to delivery
• Sets and prepares the budget, tools, scope, and timeline for digital marketing channel projects
• Ensures project profitability and efficiencies while utilizing agency resources
• Collaborates with internal departments to ensure the delivery of timely, quality work
• Creates deadlines and action items for every project team member
• Oversees code development and testing
• Manages project launch activities
• Leads daily or weekly project team meetings to review progress
• Communicates regular project status updates for the external stakeholders
• Responsible for obtaining client approvals for all new estimates and change orders
• Addresses bottlenecks and adjusts the timeline and deliverables
• Works with team members individually to resolve any issues
• Reviews, analyzes, and evaluates current operational processes and performance regarding projects, recommending solutions for improvement when necessary
• Builds and maintains relationships with all department heads, account management team, external partners, and vendors to assist in making decisions regarding marketing project activities
• Schedules and participates in a weekly update meeting with the Director of Operations to discuss priorities, accomplishments, and hurdles
• Uses all of the company's business management and communication platforms to keep stakeholders informed, tasks assigned, and projects well managed in accordance with deadlines
• Ability to communicate rapidly and effectively with all parties involved in the projects
• Performs ongoing professional development to keep pace with changes and trends within the digital marketing industry
• Stays on top of industry trends in order to stay on the cutting edge
• Assists sales team with presentations and proposal development
• Performs other duties as assigned by management

Requirements:

• Minimum 4+ years of experience managing end-to-end digital marketing projects across several channels of digital marketing disciplines
• Experience in franchise or multi-location businesses
• Must possess agency setting experience and experience being client-facing
• Positive attitude and able to motivate teams to meet project deadlines
• Ability to manage cross-disciplinary teams from strategy, design, content, and development phases
• Knowledge of project management frameworks
• Demonstrated experience managing and leading multiple concurrent projects across SEO, Paid Media, Email, CRO, social media, and more
• Well-developed English communication skills with a focus on clear, intentional, friendly written and verbal communication
• Ability to forecast, benchmark, and analyze project budgets both from an hour based as well as a costs/profits approach
• Demonstrated skills and ability in project management and planning, project risk management, resource management, budget management, and team coordination
• Hands-on experience with project management software such as Monday.com or similar project management system
• Communicates effectively in English and is comfortable leading internal and external meetings
• Demonstrates excellent time-management, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Strategic and critical thinking skills, including exercising professional judgment

Why Ignite Visibility?

• A collaborative environment focused on client success and career development
• Fully remote workforce with optional San Diego office
• Two-time Landy Award Winner (Search Marketer of the Year & Best Paid Search Initiative)
• Named Fastest-Growing Private Companies in San Diego (2016-2020)
• Named Best Places to Work in San Diego 2017, 2020
• Named Inc 5000 Fastest Growing Companies 2017-2020
• San Diego Business Journal Best Place to Work, 2024

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Fully remote work schedules
• Opportunities for comprehensive benefits & extra time off around major holidays
• Employee advancement and growth potential
• Company-sponsored professional development opportunities