Project Manager [Nyc]

PROJECT MANAGER

NEW YORK CITY, USA 

Hybrid Working - 3 days in the office per week. We operate a Fix + Flex model, with Wednesdays and Thursdays as our two Fix Days, when everyone is in the office, and the third day is Flex across Monday, Tuesday, and Friday.

A benchmarked salary between $70,000 - $80,000 based on your level within our progression framework.  Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on, among other factors, actual ranges for current/former employees in the subject position, market considerations, budgetary considerations, tenure and standing with the Company (applicable to current employees), as well as the employee’s/applicant’s skill set, level of experience, and qualifications.

WHO WE ARE
We are Born Social, a social-first creative agency that brings brand building into the social era. We have a track record of delivering transformation for iconic brands like Guinness, Ford, and Barclays, led by our team of social natives and brand experts, underpinned by technology.

Backed by the strength of a brilliant business that's proudly B-Corp certified, we're consistently recognized as one of the best places to work.

We're part of Croud, a global, full-service digital marketing business. Today, Croud and Born Social bring together distinct creative and performance specialisms. We’re now entering the next stage of our journey: becoming a more integrated business, with shared functions and ways of working, while protecting the specialist expertise that makes each part brilliant.

Excitingly, we have just won our first integrated retainer in the States with a non-profit movement launched for the country's 250th anniversary in 2026 to reignite genuine community contribution. This work reflects our values as a business, and we're looking for passionate people to bring it to life.

As Project Manager you'll be responsible for delivering our briefs on time and on budget. Taking the reigns on implementing effective ways of working across your accounts, crafting project plans and managing resource to deliver seamlessly.

It's a collaborative role that works closely with Client Services, Operations and all of our delivery team members. We're looking for someone who does what they say they'll do to build trusting relationships, as well as a great communicator who can make sure the team knows exactly what’s expected of them at all stages.

We use a tool called Productive & ClickUp that you'll spend most of your days in, building project plans, scheduling resource and reporting on progress - so previous experience in a similar tool would be beneficial.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Project Management: you'll lead the day-to-day operations of your clients including timelines and project plans, implementing ways of working and managing resource requirements

• Commercials: you'll proactively solve commercial & operational challenges, escalating to key stakeholders both internally and externally, when required, as well as sharing recommendations on how to solve these challenges

• Using Productive: you'll support with administration and management of Projects and Pipeline in our agency-management software (Productive), ensuring everything is set up accurately, managed efficiently and reported on regularly

• Reporting: you'll make sure timesheets are updated on time each week and report regularly on how we're burning down on budgets with recommendations for improvement

• Operations: you'll work with our central UK Operations team to ensuring the right skill set & experience is matched and allocated to each brief and scope of work, and help to schedule resource for the US team in Productive based on project plan

• Day to day: You will encourage a seamless working relationship between internal stakeholders, expectation management through constant communication is essential. You'll track and monitor progress for ongoing deliverables and identify bottlenecks to work together to find possible solutions. You will also suport the Senior Project Manager with execution as required.

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• You've got 1.5+ years of experience working in a similar role in an agency setting - ideally in social media delivery

• Brilliantly personable: communication is the lifeblood of our business. You love working with people and have a natural ability to handle challenges with charm

• Highly organized: social is fast, there’s a lot of content and a lot of deadlines so the ability to run a tight ship is a must

• Agile with an eye for detail: you'll be able to work at a fast pace and keep our systems up-to-date

• Pride in your work: we treat our client's brands as our own and are meticulous about our approach. You take real pride in what you deliver and always strive for perfection.

• Real drive and ambition: you are passionate and ambitious. You’re confident in your ability to adapt to the ever-changing world of social and a proactive self-starter with a mindset of growth and the drive to make it happen.

NO GRIT NO PEARL

No Grit No Pearl is our creative mantra – a single-minded statement of intent that defines how we get to great work and the standard we hold ourselves to.  Because we believe the best work isn't formed instantly, they're shaped through commitment, care, and perseverance. Grit isn’t about grind - it’s about staying curious, pushing ideas, and appreciating the process to reach the Pearl - work we’re proud of, created to the highest standard that makes a lasting impact.

VALUES

Our values aim to pinpoint the magic ingredients for us at our best. We look for people who share our values and can add to our culture. 

️ See Challenge as Opportunity... is about our attitude and to be very clear, this is not a value of optimism, nor is it about loving every challenge.

️ Say It Simply... is how we communicate. Think of the basic rules of communication - honest, clear, confident.

️ Do What You Say... is the crux of our reputation and longevity. When you join Born Social, our trust is fully given. It is yours to lose. 

️ Make Each Other Better... is about our culture of collaboration and commitment to development. We are only as good as the people around us so we all take responsibility for developing each other, as well as ourselves.

️ Consciously Contribute...is bigger than all the others.  It ensures we grow right. It broadens our focus beyond Born Social and cements our commitment to doing what’s just, not what’s easy or immediately self-serving.

BORN SOCIAL CROUD

Born Social is proud to be part of Croud. Together we are a global, full service media, creative and data agency. We operate as a unique scaled network of Intelligent, Creative Specialists, enabling us to deliver superior brand outcomes and unlock potential for our people, our clients and our communities.

EVERYONE'S WELCOME

We celebrate different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds here at Born Social. As an equal opportunities employer, we believe in the power of an inclusive and representative team. We welcome applications regardless of race, religion or belief, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, political affiliation, family, or parental status.

PERKS AND BENEFITS

Every Born Social US employee is eligible for the benefits listed here on the Croud careers site, which include:

• 20 days vacation a year + 12 public holidays

• Full Paid Medical Insurance (including dental and vision)

• Annual performance bonus

• 401k matching plan

• Gym Membership contributions

• Free fruit, breakfast cereals, snacks, soft drinks and tea & coffee

• Free home office chair and screen

• Quarterly team offsites / Regular socials

• Free Citibike membership

• Recruitment referrals bonus

• Agile working policy

Standard working hours are from 9.00am to 5.30pm, there’s flexibility if agreed in advance with your line managers (it will also be necessary on occasions to work outside of these hours).

Croud is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, ethnicity, age, disability or sexual orientation. All candidates will be assessed based on merit, qualifications and their ability to perform the requirements of the role.