Project Manager, Project & Program Management, Operations Management

Community of Practice:
Project Management

Reports To:

Senior Project Manager

Locations: Ohio is the preferred hiring location.

Remote candidates may also be considered in Florida, Michigan, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Texas, provided they meet role qualifications and business needs.

Who Is Marcus Thomas?

Marcus Thomas is one of the country’s leading independent advertising and marketing agencies. From our offices in Cleveland and Cincinnati, Ohio;
Buenos Aires, Argentina; and Santiago, Chile, we bring together thinkers, makers and storytellers who help brands grow by creating meaningful connections with people.

We offer a full range of services: creative, media, digital, PR, social, search and CRM, all working together to build ideas that make an impact. Our integrated approach has earned national recognition for work that blends strategy, creativity and technology to move businesses forward.

Location and Work Arrangement

Local candidates are preferred for this role.

• Cleveland: Employees in the Cleveland area work from the Cleveland office each Wednesday and one additional day per week based on team needs.
• Cincinnati: Employees in the Cincinnati area work from the Cincinnati office each Wednesday and one additional day per week based on team needs.
• Remote: Employees elsewhere in Ohio or in an approved state may work remotely.

Approved remote states: Florida, Michigan, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Tennessee and Texas.

Candidates must have an established primary residence in an approved state before an offer can be issued. We can’t issue an offer based on a planned future move without a valid address.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Marcus Thomas is unable to provide employment visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future.

About the Role

We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Project Manager to join our innovative marketing agency. As a Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role in orchestrating and guiding projects from inception to successful execution. You'll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, leveraging your exceptional organizational, communication and problem-solving skills to deliver exceptional outcomes.

• Partner with account service and team leads to define project scope, requirements, deliverables and success measures.
• Develop and manage project plans, timelines, budgets, dependencies and documentation.
• Coordinate team assignments and support resource planning based on project needs and team capacity.
• Lead projects from initiation through launch, keeping teams informed and aligned at each stage.
• Clarify responsibilities, next steps and deadlines for project team members.
• Track progress, identify risks and work with stakeholders to resolve issues before they affect delivery.
• Manage changes in scope, priorities, timing and resource needs.
• Communicate project status, decisions and concerns clearly to internal teams, clients and other stakeholders.
• Support project profitability through accurate budget tracking, resource planning and scope management.
• Build productive working relationships across large, cross-functional account teams.
• Help teams stay focused and solution-oriented when projects become difficult or priorities change.
• Identify opportunities to improve project workflows, documentation and agency processes.

What Success Looks Like

• Develop a working understanding of the agency, its clients, teams and project management processes.
• Build productive relationships with key internal partners.
• Learn the agency’s approach to resource planning, including team capacity and project assignments.
• Consistently execute assigned work with appropriate support and communicate progress, needs and concerns clearly.

• Independently manage assigned projects from planning through completion.
• Manage project scope, timelines and budgets with limited oversight.
• Take ownership of day-to-day resource coordination for assigned work.
• Keep teams aligned and respond effectively when project needs or priorities change.

• Lead more complex projects with confidence and sound judgment.
• Identify and…