Digital Project Manager - Hybrid

Job Title: Digital Project Manager - Hybrid



Duration (Contract): 18 Months



Client Location: Dallas, TX

Location Preference: Hybrid

Job Description:

Required Skills, Experiences, Education and Competencies:

• Use our various procurement platforms and project management systems to manage, document, review, and track the work accurately and timely. Maintain accurate production records and reporting at all times.

• Collaborate with Creative Directors, Designers, and outside vendors to take projects from conception to fruition.

• Develop and lead promotional strategies for product launches, seasonal campaigns, and brand initiatives across various channels.

• Monitor competitive trends and industry best practices to inform innovative promotional strategies.

• Work with outside vendors to engineer the project and advise the design/production department of specifics regarding file construction and delivery. Negotiate costs and ensure quality of materials before delivery.

• Manage large budgets and advise internal partners of budgetary options as they relate to design deliverables.

• Manage the project specifications for various deliverables and align schedules internally and externally to ensure delivery milestones are met.

• Develop and track all production timelines for internal partner needs and coordinate various deliverables with outside print vendors.

• Be the ultimate owner of production QA, managing elements around file construction, image quality, resolution, color, fonts, paper stock, design construction, mailing, and fulfillment.

• Understanding current vendors, capabilities and easily assess specific vendor pools to direct competitive bid analysis.

• Work with vendors to develop template design programming to generate content on demand that can be personalized.

• Be the expert in Direct Mail practices and constraints. Understand the connection between data files and variable content rendered with the xml transfer.

• Develop and track all production timelines for internal client's needs and coordinating various deliverables with outside print vendors. Develop and implement cost-saving measures.

• 2-5 years' experience managing print production with an agency or internal design team.

  • Experience working with creative staff and studio production teams.

  • Familiarity with creative workflow systems such as Workfront or Basecamp.

  • Ability to understand file construction and utilize Adobe PDF preview.

  • Understanding of InDesign, Photoshop, and creation of native source files.

  • Experience working on Projects with third parties either on the client or vendor side.

  • Expertise in writing Production Specifications that translate file information into production instructions.

  • Knowledge of paper, stocks, weights, coatings, and the ability to understand visual outcomes based on ink configurations a plus.

  • Knowledge of purchasing specifics, figuring unit costs, and calculating change requests.

  • Working knowledge of procurement systems such as Peoplesoft or Ariba, or other purchasing instruments.

  • Understanding of Direct Mail best practices and Postal Regulations.

  • Ability to estimate production times based upon specifications and quantities needed.

  • Strong attention to detail. Ability to work well under pressure

The hourly range for roles of this nature are $50.00 to $80.00/hr. Rates are heavily dependent on skills, experience, location, and industry.

cyberThink is an Equal Opportunity Employer.