Project Manager - Creative Background

The Project Manager is responsible for successful delivery and project management of projects, the projects here are involved deeply in production of creative content such as but not limited to cartoons, graphic design videos shooting and editing, mobile applications ....etc. Managing project planning, participating in the creation of project estimates, developing timelines, and managing the successful execution of day-to-day activities on a diverse variety of projects. The PM is responsible for translating client requests and ideas into project plans and deliverables for print, motion, media, or related digital content.

The role works collaboratively with other ENTLAQA media production for learning purpose disciplines within a client-dedicated E-Learning and Creative Studio, including Design, Production, Copywriting, Video and Project Management. The Project Manager is a key point of contact for client teams, managing the execution of all assigned project deliverables to ensure that the solutions ENTLAQA Studios delivers are on budget, on schedule, high quality and fulfill against strategic objectives and client requirements.

A Project Manager at ENTLAQA Studios must be an excellent communicator, extremely organized, and an enthusiastic and proactive problem solver who works well in a team-oriented, collaborative environment and someone who thrives on being engaged at all levels of the project, possessing an extreme sense of ownership, responsibility and accountability to see a project through from start to finish. This role reports to the Entlaqa Studios Managing Director.

Project Management

• Work directly with client teams and ENTLAQA Studios team to understand project request, gather requirements, define objectives, deliverables and delivery dates, plan resources and develop a clear and action able project plan
• Write clear and detailed project briefs for the ENTLAQA Studios designers/writers/creative production resources, and answer any internal and external questions
• Efficiently and effectively manage day-to-day problems, and communicate effectively in difficult and time sensitive situations. Understand when (and why) to escalate issues.
• Facilitate meetings as needed, and ensure the ENTLAQA team receives clear direction for next steps
• Have an understanding of ENTLAQA Studios and Client specific operational management systems and tools (estimating, financial tracking, time tracking, project timeline applications, etc.) adjusting the tools and resources as required to effectively manage each project.
• Deliver multiple, often concurrent projects: error free, on time or early, on or under budget, all while meeting or exceeding creative objectives and expectations
• Possess knowledge of quality assurance methodologies and ownership and management of ENTLAQA Studio's QA Processes.

Relationship Management

• An excellent communicator with the highest level of proficiency
• Proven ability to motivate and create positive team environments
• Day-to-day client point-of-contact for all project related tasks, proactively setting and manage client expectations on an ongoing basis throughout a project
• Build strong working relationships with internal and client team members, establishing a role as a trusted resource
• Oversee vendors/contractors as needed to ensure on time and on budget delivery of client projects.

Innovative Thinking

• Have a deep understanding of Client’s business and the industry in which they compete.
• Contribute to internal work by supporting innovation and pursuing opportunities on behalf of ENTLAQA Studios’ Client that go beyond the obvious or accepted minimum solution.