Senior Project Manager - job 1 of 2

This role is part of our Creative and Media team based in Rotterdam and Amsterdam. Our team is a vibrant mix of talents, ranging from Creatives, Influencer Marketers, Brand & Content Strategists to Account Managers, Programmatic and Marketing Automation Consultants. Together, we blend imaginative storytelling and performance-driven strategies with cutting-edge technology to create engaging digital experiences that build lasting relationships with our clients like Netflix, Canva, Foot Locker, Philips & Biscoff. 

JOB PURPOSE

As a Digital Marketing Project Manager you know exactly what our customers need, even if they don't explicitly ask for it. You are good at making schedules, monitoring budgets and you enjoy meeting or even exceeding customer expectations together with the team. You can be politically correct, but you can also get to the point when you need to. You are also the point of contact for the customer. You often have daily contact with them to communicate the progress of the project with them. 

The role includes identifying project scope, clarifying deliverables, anticipating needs, understanding timelines, and managing client and internal communication. You will be responsible for managing complex and/or larger projects and will also need to be comfortable diving into the details to drive day-to-day deliverables. In short, you are the spider in the web who keeps the focus on driving our roadmap forward, who does not shy away from deadlines, who can monitor overviews and budgets, and who can coordinate all of this with the client.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with a range of clients on different projects
• Project scoping and requirements gathering
• Direction and evaluation of project management process
• Building, maintaining, and executing on timelines
• Project set-up and management within tools like Asana, Trello, Monday.com, and Jira
• Manage and build client relationships, and report on the status of projects
• Be the key contact for clients, an advisor who provides resources, and who addresses problems and solutions
• Assess working methods and processes, and make recommendations for improvement

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• 4-6 years of experience in both project management and digital marketing
• Have a basic understanding of digital marketing topics like SEO, SEA, Programmatic, Social Advertising, Organic Social, CRO
• Know better than anyone how to align stakeholders and team
• Have experience on the agency side
• Have experience with A-brands and their digital performance issues

WE OFFER

• A reputation for doing good. DEPT® has been a Certified B Corp® since 2021, has been named a Great Place To Work since 2022 in the Netherlands and named ‘Agency of the Year’ at both The Lovies and The Webby Awards.
• Awesome clients. Whether big, small, local or global — at DEPT® you’ll get the opportunity to work with all of them. And we celebrate all of our successes together!
• A flexible, hybrid working policy (2-3 days from the office, depending on location) and the opportunity to work from abroad for 13 weeks a year. 
• DEPT®/YOU Learning Menu and DEPT®/YOU Special Programs. Develop your skills with courses and programs tailored to your needs.
• Stay happy and healthy with a contribution to your health through the OpenUp platform, gym and wellness discounts, and healthy lunches at the office.
• Get a discount on your lease bike and ride in style. You can also enjoy hassle free-commutes with an NS Business Card. 
• You can discover even more employee benefits here.

WHO ARE WE? 

We are pioneers at heart. What does that mean? We are always looking forward, thinking of what we can create tomorrow that does not exist today. We were born digital and we are a new model of agency, with a deep skillset in tech and marketing. That’s why we hire curious, self-driven, talented people who never stop innovating. 

Our culture is big enough to cope and small enough to care. Meaning, that with people across 30+ countries, we’re big enough to provide you with the best tools, global opportunities, and benefits that help you thrive. While acting small by investing in you, your growth, your team, and giving you the autonomy to solve our clients problems, no matter where you are in the world.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION 

At DEPT®, we take pride in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. We actively seek to recruit, develop, nurture, and retain talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, with varying skills and perspectives.

Not sure you meet all qualifications? Apply, and let us decide! Research shows that women and members of underrepresented groups tend not to apply for jobs when they think they may not meet every requirement, when in fact they do. We believe in giving everyone a fair chance to shine.

We also encourage you to reach out to us and discuss any reasonable adjustments we can make to support you throughout the recruitment process and your time with us.

Want to know more about our dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion? Check out our efforts here.