Dar | Project Manager | Production

WHY DEPT? We are pioneers at heart. What this means, is that we are always leaning forward, thinking of what we can create tomorrow that does not exist today. We were born digital and we are a new model of agency, with a deep skillset in tech and marketing. That's why we hire curious, self-driven, talented people who never stop innovating. Our culture is big enough to cope and small enough to care. Meaning, that with people across 20+ countries, we're big enough to provide you with the best tools, global opportunities, and benefits that help you thrive. While acting small by investing in you, your growth, your team, and giving you the autonomy to solve our clients' problems, no matter where you are in the world.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Oversee project execution: Lead Agile ceremonies, define acceptance criteria, and guide the creation of user stories to ensure projects align with client expectations.Manage client relationships and internal teams: Act as the primary point of contact for clients and internal project teams, facilitating communication and decision-making across various functional groups.Plan and organize projects: Develop and maintain project plans, manage implementation and budget, proactively address project issues, and guarantee timely task completion.Document project requirements: Clearly articulate and document product specifications, providing detailed guidance to developers, designers, and other creative teams.Lead client and internal meetings: Conduct effective meetings and presentations to ensure everyone is aligned on project goals and progress.Monitor progress and deliverables: Track project deliverables, ensuring projects stay within scope, budget, and timeline.Translate business needs into actionable solutions: Collaborate with clients to understand their business objectives and translate them into clear project requirements and deliverables.Facilitate testing and quality assurance: Lead quality assurance and user acceptance testing processes to deliver high-quality projects that meet or exceed client expectations.WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR Education and experience:
Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of experience as a Creative Project Manager or a similar role with comparable skills.
Proven experience at an agency or in-house creative team as a Creative Project Manager or Project Manager handling creative projects.
Background working with creative directors, designers, copywriters, and other creative professionals.Technical skills:
Proficiency in project management and creative collaboration tools: Expertise in tools like Asana, Trello, Basecamp, or similar project management software.
Familiarity with creative collaboration platforms like Adobe Creative Cloud, Figma, or InVision is a plus.
Excellent documentation and communication skills: Ability to create clear and concise project briefs, creative briefs, and status reports, tailored to different audiences (clients, creative teams, and stakeholders).
Proficiency in productivity and presentation tools: Expertise in Microsoft Office/Google Workspace applications, particularly PowerPoint/Google Slides for creating compelling presentations.
Basic understanding of creative production processes: Familiarity with design, copywriting, video production, and other creative disciplines to effectively manage timelines and resource allocation.Soft skills:
Strong client relationship management skills: Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with clients, understand their needs, and manage expectations effectively.
Experience with Agile or adaptable project management methodologies: Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with iterative project workflows.
Exceptional communication and presentation skills: Ability to articulate ideas clearly and persuasively, both verbally and in writing.
Strong organizational and time management skills: Capable of juggling multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks, and meeting deadlines.
Experience facilitating creative reviews and feedback sessions: Skilled at guiding constructive feedback discussions, ensuring clear communication between clients and creative teams.WE OFFER: We enjoy spending time together, working closely with other local colleagues, and getting to know one another. You're more than welcome and we will encourage you to work from one of our Buenos Aires offices (Villa Crespo or Mar del Plata) as often as you'd like.Premium healthcare through OSDE for the employee and their immediate family members.NUBI prepaid card with a monthly allowance for grocery purchases.Monthly reimbursements for Wi-Fi/electricity expenses.Monthly reimbursements for training/English classes.100% covered "Plant Total" membership at Sportclub.A flexible vacation policy.Refreshments are provided in the office all week.A reputation for doing good. DEPT has been a Certified B Corp since 2021 and named 'Agency of the Year' at both The Lovies and The Webby Awards.Awesome clients. Whether big or small, local or global — at DEPT you'll get the opportunity to work with clients of all sizes and across all industries. And we celebrate all of our successes togetherThe opportunity for possibility. We want to enable you to do what you do best and help you develop your skills further with training, development, and certifications.Global annual DEPT Cares Month in which employees come together and donate their skills to support local charities.WE SUPPORT YOU BEING YOU: DEPT is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We believe our work is its best when our people feel safe and free to be themselves. We're committed to an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection process and workplace, regardless of anyone's identity, background, beliefs, lifestyle or disabilities. So tell us about any accommodations you need. It's totally confidential and only used to make sure you feel fully supported at every step. We are a B Corp-certified company passionate about purpose-driven work. Our hope is that you can feel good about the contributions DEPT is making to the world and we always have an open door for your ideas in making the world a better place.
DEPT is a pioneering technology and marketing services company that creates integrated end-to-end digital experiences for brands such as Google, KFC, Philips, Audi, Twitch, Patagonia, eBay and more. Its team of 2,500+ digital specialists across 30+ locations on 5 continents delivers pioneering work on a global scale with a boutique culture. Learn more about DEPT.
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION
At DEPT, we take pride in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. We actively seek to recruit, develop, nurture, and retain talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, with varying skills and perspectives.
Not sure you meet all qualifications? Apply, and let us decide Research shows that women and members of underrepresented groups tend not to apply for jobs when they think they may not meet every requirement, when in fact they do. We believe in giving everyone a fair chance to shine.
We also encourage you to reach out to us and discuss any reasonable adjustments we can make to support you throughout the recruitment process and your time with us.
Want to know more about our dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion? Check out our effort here.

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