We see it time and time again. A client has difficulty finding a marketing project manager for an upcoming venture so they turn to us for help because they aren’t getting the right types of applicants. Sometimes, clients don’t even realize they need a project manager and they are struggling to fill what they view is a pure marketing role. As they describe what they’re looking for and the scope of work we recognize what they need and then point them in the right direction
It’s no surprise to us, because often we have found those marketers with the requisite skills aren’t necessarily calling themselves project managers… If you ever find yourself in this situation, take these cues to find someone with the skills and experience you need.
What project management looks like in a marketing department
While general ‘marketing managers’ focus on very specific tasks or deliverables, project managers set timelines, action plans and budgets. They are skilled in task delegation, project oversight and efficiency.
How to find marketing project managers
The clues to finding a project manager can be found on a marketer’s resume or LinkedIn profile. Look for these key words and phrases that are sometimes lost amongst other resume/LinkedIn bullets:
Attention to detail or detail oriented
Ability to manage multidisciplinary projects or cross-functional teams
Assigned tasks to team members and monitored their progress
Set milestones and deliverables for XYZ
Completed XYZ on time and under budget
Led team of professionals who completed a website redesign
Oversaw a large and complex project
Successfully managed vendor or client relationships
Developed and implemented a marketing campaign
Possesses exceptional time management skills
Event planner with keen attention to detail
By looking for these phrases it will be easier to find marketing project managers who can coordinate your next corporate function, lead a website redesign or oversee your next marketing campaign on time and under budget. Also, keep these ideas in mind when formulating interview questions for candidates or trying to identify somebody you may have on your team already.
The team at The PM Agency have lead marketing teams big and small and overseen projects such as a product launch, website overhaul or special event from start to finish. With the end date in mind we can create a framework of deliverables and when things get off track we readjust accordingly. We pay keen attention to detail, manage risk and make the best use of internal or external resources to get the job done on time and within budget.
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