About Us

Whether you’re working to end poverty, protect our nation’s natural resources, rescue abused and neglected animals, serve our nation’s military and first responders, or minister to those who are suffering, we can help galvanize donors around your cause. As a local ministry or social service organization, federated nonprofit, or even a growing national organization, you’ve had to settle for the same fundraising you would have had with Gutenberg – no customization, no intelligent segmentation, no frills. At Altus Marketing, you don’t need to settle. Your Altus Marketing team isn’t just innovative direct marketing fundraising professionals. We’ve brought together veterans of rescue missions, ministries, federated and membership organizations. They aren’t just fundraising experts; they’re experts who understand your unique challenges.

The Project Manager is a focused, inquisitive, multi-tasking team player who works in a highly collaborative manner with focus on both financial and client objectives. The primary responsibility of the Project Manager is to drive the completion of multiple projects through collaboration across the agency’s various departments while maintaining accuracy and scope. In doing so, the Project Manager ensures high quality and timely delivery of direct marketing projects across all disciplines, with a focus on print and digital. The Project Manager will facilitate and lead all aspects of a project (planning, production, invoicing) and manage the day-to-day details in partnership with Client Services. Critical to the success of this role will be the management of expectations from all agency departments for the following: accountability, negotiating, team building and communication.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Manage all aspects of project flow with date-driven milestones for all deliverables and project timelines from conception to final billing for assigned direct mail and digital projects.
Facilitate the overall production process–including project scoping, scheduling, status updates, artwork review, data collection and hand off, client review process and billing.
Work in partnership with Traffic on all project template schedules and timeline adjustments.
Knowledge of creative artwork layout and interpretation of production specifications.
Manage project estimating in partnership with Director of Print, including requesting and negotiating package pricing.
Upon completion of projects, lead Postmortem project review.
Ensure all elements of projects are delivered on time and within budget.
Work in concert with Traffic Manager to adjust timelines to address changes in scope, prioritization, and schedule challenges.
Investigate and address challenges and delays within the process flow.
Highlight potential risks, challenges and delays within project plans and facilitate proactive resolution.
Ability to address conflict, negotiate through differing opinions and move a group towards consensus, to move projects forward.
Create and deliver weekly status reports.
Lead weekly production status calls.
Initiate project billing with Accounting and Client Service teams.
Uphold the company’s vision, mission, and values.
Other Duties/Responsibilities
As assigned and/or requested by senior management

Required Skills/Abilities:

Strong listening, investigation and negotiation skills.
Demonstrated knowledge of print production process and Direct Response Print
In-depth understanding of process, workflow, and Project Management best practices.
Outstanding organizational, time management and planning expertise.
Ability to remain composed under pressure, adaptable and flexible in an ever-changing environment.
Demonstrated excellence in managing multiple priorities; a resourceful self-starter who can take initiative and follow through on projects.
Ability to motivate teams to adhere to project schedules.
Ability to think creatively and bring innovative solutions to process and production challenges; sound decision-making and judgment.
Flexibility to manage an ever-changing and heavy workload by effectively setting, observing and continually re-evaluating project priorities.
Possesses natural curiosity towards the process and looks to further agency efficiencies.
Maintains strong work ethic and ability to promote and thrive in a collaborative team environment.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to think critically and develop creative solutions.
Team-player with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Commitment to producing high-quality work for our clients.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) or equivalent from accredited college or university

3-5 years of experience in a professional agency Project Management, Production Management or Operations role
Direct marketing agency experience required.
Expertise in using MS Office software with proven experience in Excel.
Experience using Wrike Project Management software, a plus.
A demonstrated interest in helping to promote positive social change.

To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of benefits including a comprehensive healthcare, support for working parents and Flexible Time Off (FTO) so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about.

Altus Marketing, a Moore company, is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Altus Marketing, a Moore company, is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.