Project Manager
Buzzfeed
Los Angeles, CAThis was removed by the employer on 9/7/2016 9:08:00 PM PST
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Reporting to the Senior Business Operations Manager, this position will be accountable for all necessary project planning, scheduling, tracking, managing and communication required for the successful and timely completion of projects within the team.
This is a mid-level position well suited to a curious individual excited at the prospect of managing the challenges that come from a quickly growing company. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter; will bring energy and passion to everything they do, and won't be afraid to roll up his/her sleeves to tackle projects both big and small.
This job is based in our LA office. We offer competitive compensation and a stock option program. Not to mention a super collaborative work environment overflowing with perks!
Responsibilities:
• Serve as project manager on key Ad Solution and Operations initiatives: Prepares and manages detailed project plans; Directs and coordinates activities of project teams; Reviews business processes to uncover areas of inefficiency or improvement
• Develop, iterate, and maintain business processes, best practices, and other documentation across the team
• Implement, maintain and continuously develop suitable tools and metrics to support project management effectiveness, while aligning with the growing and scaling needs of the team
• Partner with senior level business leader to develop framework for tackling complex business problems, and work to achieve critical business goals
• Balance critical facets of traditional project management with flexibility and adaptability to unique and complex business projects in order to achieve progress while maintaining the BuzzFeed culture
• Develop a thorough understanding of BuzzFeed video products and offerings
• Ad hoc analysis and business operations reporting
Requirements:
• 4-7 years experience in consulting, project management, or similar field
• Project Management skills and experience in managing a portfolio of projects simultaneously; proven analytical and creative problem-solving skills with strong working knowledge of Excel and other Office products
• High level of attention to detail, excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize demands and meet deadlines
• Solution-oriented approach and ability to thrive in a fast-paced and fluid environment, as well as situations of ambiguity and uncertainty
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated proclivity in Technology; understanding of technical tools such as Trello and Jira
• Innovative thinking and an entrepreneurial mindset/vision a must
• Bachelor’s Degree
About BuzzFeed
BuzzFeed is a global media company that produces and distributes original news, entertainment and video. BuzzFeed is redefining online advertising with its social, content-driven publishing technology and reaches a global audience of over 200M monthly uniques and 1.5B monthly video views.