Project Manager
Job description
About the role
Project Manager
We are seeking a Project Manager to join the Wpromote x Giant Spoon collaboration in New York City. This role is ideal for someone who derives satisfaction from organizing complex work, mastering project lifecycles, and fostering team excellence. The position requires a professional who balances a passion for people with a disciplined approach to delivery, ensuring that projects are managed efficiently and successfully from initiation to completion.
This role is based at our Wpromote x Giant Spoon headquarters in New York City, operating Tuesday through Thursday. Monday and Friday offer remote work flexibility. The position is full-time and eligible for our comprehensive benefits package.
The Project Manager will own the end-to-end management of projects, acting as the central point for coordination and communication. Success in this position is defined by the ability to create clear structures so teams can perform their work effectively with minimal micromanagement. You will be responsible for mapping intricate processes and aligning diverse stakeholders to achieve demanding project objectives. Your organizational skills will ensure that work flows logically and that teams remain focused on high-priority tasks.
You will be accountable for designing robust intake procedures that capture project objectives before any work commences. This involves asking the right questions to establish a solid foundation for success. Once projects begin, you will construct detailed schedules and utilize visual planning tools and data to monitor progress meticulously. You will maintain a constant pulse on the project status, making adjustments to plans as circumstances change.
A core part of this position involves safeguarding timelines and removing obstacles that prevent the team from progressing. You will coordinate the necessary tasks to ensure outputs are delivered on schedule. This requires proactive communication with stakeholders to align goals and secure ongoing support for current and future initiatives. You will also champion improvements that enhance workflow efficiency and predictability across operations.
Daily responsibilities include maintaining accurate calendars and to-do lists that reflect true priorities and firm deadlines. You will also document all key decisions and underlying processes. This documentation ensures that the entire team understands the context of decisions and can replicate successful methods in the future.
Compensation and Location
The anticipated annual salary for this role ranges from $75,000 to $100,000. This figure is determined by evaluating factors unique to each candidate, such as skill set, years and depth of experience, education, certifications, scope of responsibility, market conditions, geographic location, and state salary regulations. At Wpromote x Giant Spoon, pay scales are reviewed periodically and are based on specific market medians for comparable roles. Individual compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and budget availability. The total compensation package for this position includes the benefits listed below.
Benefits Package
- Unlimited PTO
- Extended Holiday break during winter
- Work from anywhere options
- 100% paid parental leave
- 401(k) matching
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Pet Insurance
- Sponsored life insurance
- Short Term Disability insurance and additional voluntary insurance
- Annual Class Pass Credits
Requirements
Applicants must have three to five years of experience managing projects within an agency or a closely related environment. A proven ability to manage timelines, resources, and stakeholder expectations is mandatory. You must be highly comfortable using Gantt charts and spreadsheets to plan, monitor, and report on project status. Strong written and verbal communication skills are required to translate complex ideas into clear, actionable information.
The role requires the ability to work from the New York City office two days per week, with the remainder of the week spent working remotely.
Nice to Haves
No specific Nice to Haves are listed for this position.
Tools and Skills
- Giant Spoon
- Wpromote