Production Account Manager

Equator is a global packaging design agency, delivering strategy to shelf without compromise. We create powerful brands that get noticed and chosen. Equator is a division of Marks, part of the Propelis Group. Job Summary The Project Manager is responsible for planning, organizing, and overseeing the execution of projects within Marks. This role ensures that projects are delivered on time, within budget and agreed margin and to the highest quality standards by coordinating teams, managing workflows, and maintaining clear communication with clients. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented multitasker who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and has a passion for creative excellence. This is a hybrid role based in Cincinnati, OH. Key Responsibilities Develop project plans, schedules, and budgets in collaboration with the team and client. Own all gates, risk and commercial controls to run the project they are accountable for, for best utilisation, workflows, and delivery. Own and track margins and optimisation solutions for the project they are accountable for, ultimately delivering to the target VCM. Manage day-to-day operations of assigned projects, ensuring smooth execution and delivery. Track project performance in partnership with the PMO, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and resource allocation. Collaborate closely with the PMO to ensure projects align with organizational goals and governance standards. Maintain data integrity within project management tools like Workfront, ensuring accurate reporting and alignment with organizational objectives. Team Collaboration Act as the central point of contact for internal teams, including designers, strategists, and copywriters. Facilitate team meetings, brainstorming sessions, and status updates to ensure alignment and progress. Help allocate resources effectively and flag any capacity or timeline concerns. Client Relationship Management Serve as the client contact for assigned projects regarding delivery, providing regular updates and addressing questions or concerns. Ensure alignment between client objectives and project deliverables. Manage expectations and build strong relationships to foster trust and satisfaction. Budget & Timeline Management Monitor project budgets and margin, ensuring all costs are accounted for and within scope. Proactively address scope changes, ensuring client approval and proper documentation. Manage project timelines, identifying risks and adjusting plans as needed to meet deadlines. Problem Solving & Risk Mitigation Identify potential challenges and develop solutions to keep projects on track. Escalate issues to the Senior Project Manager or Project Director when necessary, ensuring transparency. Process Improvement Contribute to improving project management workflows and tools for greater efficiency. Document lessons learned and best practices for future projects. EEO Statement We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. We offer equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, age, disability or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled. We strive to make our employment website and application process accessible to all users and applicants. In doing so, we provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation or assistance completing the application process, please contact a member of our Human Resource Team. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets. The U.S. pay range for this position is $57,500 USD - 67,500 USD annually. Ultimately, in determining pay, we will consider the successful candidate’s location, experience, and other job-related factors. Group benefits currently include a selection of health care plans with prescription drug coverage, dental plan, vision plan, basic and supplemental life insurance, a flexible spending account for medical and dependent care expenses or a health savings account based on plan selection, short/long term disability and 401(k) Savings Plan. #J-18808-Ljbffr SGS & Co