Associate, Project Manager

Current Global is a global communications agency and creative powerhouse. Our footprint spans Asia, Europe, North and South America with expertise across consumer marketing, corporate communications, health and technology. Our dynamic team of brand marketing, public relations and digital veterans work with some of the world’s most iconic brands to develop highly strategic and creative campaigns, collaborating across our four talent communities: Client Experience, Insights, Content and Integrated Media. Current Global offers Exciting career opportunities for entrepreneurial leaders. Learn more at www.currentglobal.com

POSITION PROFILE
Current Global is looking for an Associate in our Chicago office who brings passion for and experience in project and resource management, as this role will be heavily involved in managing the workflow for our Content team. The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills, strong organizational and multi-tasking aptitude, and a collaborative approach to teamwork. S/he must be able to provide exceptional internal customer service while understanding client needs and project goals.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Balance the critical functions of reviewing, assigning and managing incoming Content project work
• Act as an internal navigator, understanding project scopes, deliverable deadlines and talent resources
• Analyze talent utilization and apply accordingly when designating projects to team members
• Accurately maintain systems, tools and trackers for operational effectiveness, including budget and timeline tracking
• Share status of the work in a structured way
• Proactively offer solutions for executional issues specific to assigned programs
• Support multiple client programs, engaging with clients as neede

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 1-2 years of experience in a project/resource management capacity
• Ability to plan, organize and monitor multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent time management and decision making skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

• Professional demeanor
• Confident presenter and persuasive speaker
• Resourceful and effective problem solver
• Strong collaboration skills
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Self-motivated, entrepreneurial and endlessly curious

Current Global is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Current recruits qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, ethnic or national origin, protected veteran status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or citizenship status.