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SalaryTitle:Project Manager I
Reports to: VP, Global Operations
Classification. Exempt
Workstyle: Hybrid; 2 days in office
Salary: $60k-70k
Who we are:
At Extu (Formerly known as Incentive Solutions/OneAffiniti) our mission is to “To inspire growth– for our clients and our employees". As one of Atlanta’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® (11 years and counting!) and a Top Workplaces® for several years, we take pride in standing out among the rest and enabling our clients to do the same. We do this by providing award winning, incentive marketing strategies, backed by data, and driven through a variety of technology tools and rewards. Both our employees and clients describe our culture as a family that supports and encourages each other to be our best.
As a fast-growing technology services company with offices in Atlanta, Austin, London, Manila and Sydney we celebrate creative problem solving and highly motivated individuals. We are a purpose and values-led organization that offers:
- Working with some of the largest brands in the world
- An innovative technology platform
- A global company, with global opportunities
- An informal, collaborative work environment with close access to senior management
- Learn more at www.extu.com
Job Summary
Join our Global Operations Team as a Project Manager I, where you'll play a crucial role in project management with a focus on learning and growing in your strategic responsibilities. You will contribute to the successful execution of projects that support our OPEX-driven initiatives across various lines of business.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Project Leadership and Meeting Facilitation: Take a lead role in project management, actively contributing to planning, scoping, execution, and closure. Additionally, lead meetings to ensure deliverables are met, timelines are adhered to, team members are held accountable, and discussions stay focused.
- Strategic Project Planning Support: Assist in developing and executing strategic project plans, aligning them with broader organizational goals.
- Internal Communication: Provide weekly reporting on project progress including milestones, risks, and blockers
- Resource Coordination: Play a role in coordinating project resources, including team members, budgets, and external partners, ensuring successful project delivery.
- Dependency Management Involvement: Participate in identifying and managing project dependencies, contributing to transparent delivery plans and ensuring timely completion.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate closely with business leaders and C-suite members, fostering strong relationships and aligning projects with organizational strategies. Effectively communicate project progress, objectives, and potential impacts to ensure shared goals are met.
- Risk Awareness and Mitigation: Contribute to the identification and proactive mitigation of project risks, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.
- Process Improvement Participation: Actively participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance development efficiency and deliverable quality for clients.
- Data-Informed Decision Support: Assist in leveraging data for decision-making, contributing to continuous improvement and optimization of project management processes.
Job specifications (Required skills)
- Bachelor's degree in a related field. Advanced degree or relevant certification, such as PMP, is preferred.
- Minimum of 2 years of project management experience, with a proven track record of successfully managing projects.
- Strong proficiency in project management software tools, e.g., Microsoft Project, Asana, Trello.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with an ability to articulate complex ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Exceptional organizational and multitasking skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Preferred Skills (non-essential)
- Asana, and Microsoft Office experience
Physical Requirements
- Travel requirement – 10%
- Ability to lift 10 pounds (laptop for remote work)
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position 90% of the time.
- Move about inside the office for meetings and to access office equipment
- Ability to sit for long periods of time at a computer utilizing a phone with headset
- Operate a keyboard for system access and email communication
- Position primarily communicates verbally with clients through phone and call center software.
Working conditions
- Indoors, climate-controlled office
What we bring to the table:
- A generous and well-funded health coverage
- Complementary short-term disability and term life insurance. Options for additional supplemental life insurance, long-term disability.
- Flexible Paid Time Off Program
- Flex hours & hybrid work schedules
- Continued education - You’ll have opportunities to pursue certifications, courses, and attend conferences to advance your career.
- Charitable work – all team members have one day per calendar year to work with their charity choice. In addition, we partner Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, Agape, and other local charitable organizations throughout the year depending on the office location/region.
- A phenomenal employee rewards and recognition program.
- We recognize Star Performers quarterly and Elite Performers every year.
Join our team of passionate marketers and embark on an exciting journey where your creativity and passion for design will contribute to our continued success and growth.
Extu does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, marital status, age, veteran status, protected veterans, military service obligation, citizenship status, individuals with disabilities, or any other characteristic protected by law applicable to the state in which you work. We just want to work with good people who aim to be better, and make it better, every day.
