Associate Project Manager

SUMMARY Overview of the position

The Associate Project Manager position is responsible for support in implementing projects into the company's Production cycle. Responsibilities include partnering with internal departments and external parties to ensure adherence to project expectations. This position supports The Upper Deck Company's business units by helping track products as they flow through the system en route to becoming finished Trading Card and Gaming products.

Accountabilities include project preparation readiness, tracking and scheduling. Additional key elements of the position are fundamental understanding of resource management, organizational process and comprehensive communication skills.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The following statements are intended to describe the general nature of the level of work being performed by an individual assigned to this job. Other duties may be assigned.

* Responsible for timely delivery of project specific components and files per Sr. Project Manager direction. Ensures product workings and files are complete and punctual to delivery dates.

* Reliably manages approval submissions on all elements of a project to appropriate licensor.

* Responsible for reviewing all licensor changes to product elements; reviews packaging, cards and Masters.

* Scheduling and attending project meetings, as well as additional meetings that may be necessary to resolve challenges that arise during the production cycle.

* Strong organizational, editing and proofreading skills with the ability to handle multiple high priority projects with keen attention to detail.

* Provides feedback during meetings and assists with scheduling from initial file delivery through posting.

* Adheres to process procedures and pre-established guidelines, ability to perform duties under minimal supervision while exercising discretion and independent judgment.

* Responsible for setting up project schedules and entering information related to each project.

INTERACTION

This position will interact with the Project Management Supervisor, Sr. Project Manager, Associate Project Managers, Creative Services administrator, plus Product Development, Brand Management, Coordinator and Creative Teams, Legal, Purchasing, and inter-departmental personnel.

EDUCATION/YEARS EXPERIENCE

* High School Diploma or equivalent. College Degree preferred.

* 1+ years of experience in project coordination.

REQUIREMENTS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

* Familiarity of commonly used project management concepts, practices and procedures.

* Accomplished oral and written communication skills.

* Strong interpersonal, analytical, problem solving, and troubleshooting skills.

* Effective organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple, high priority projects with a dedicated attention to detail.

* Effective time management.

* Professional demeanor; team player orientation. Ability to interface with internal parties at all levels.

* Ability to perform duties under minimal supervision while exercising reasonable discretion and independent judgment.

* Hands-on, energetic and motivated self-starter with the ability to work additional hours as required.

* Working knowledge of basic budgeting.

* Prepress, Printing and/or Publishing experience is a plus.

* Knowledge of trading card or trading card game industry is a plus.

* Proficiency in the following software or systems beneficial: MS Office, Project Server and Adobe Acrobat.