Project Manager (Remote)

Teal Media is seeking an enthusiastic Project Manager full-time position. You will help bring our award-winning designs and ideas to life working along a dedicated team of designers, developers, and strategists.

• Ideal Location: Remote (Must be authorized to work in the US)

Who We Are

Teal Media is a full-service creative and design agency with a conscience. We believe purposeful design can transform organizations, inspire action, and enable progress. Our clients and nonprofit partners commit their lives to creating positive social change. We pour every ounce of our passion and skill into their success, because we, too, want the world to be a better place. We offer a variety of strategic, creative, and technical services, including brand strategy, web design and development, and creative support.

We are a woman-owned and woman-led firm with a diverse staff. At Teal Media, we value our people above all else, and choose to work with partners and clients who share those beliefs.

A Note from Teal Media: Preparing for a Fresh Start in the New Year!

At Teal Media, we believe in putting our team first. As part of our commitment to fostering balance and well-being, we’re taking the last week of the year off to recharge, reflect, and spend meaningful time with loved ones.

This means that responses to applications will be delayed during this time. Rest assured, we’ll return in January refreshed, focused, and ready to dive into recruiting with care and enthusiasm.

We appreciate your patience and understanding as we prioritize our team’s well-being and prepare for an exciting new year. We can’t wait to connect with you soon!

What You’ll Do

Project Management

• Lead and independently manage all project types (Design, Branding, Web, and Digital Marketing) with minimal oversight.
• Successfully handle complex projects involving intricate scopes, subject matter, or high-stakes deliverables.
• Serve as a change agent within projects, influencing positive outcomes and driving innovation. 
• Facilitate cross-functional team collaboration, enhancing team performance and alignment.
• Adapt quickly to unforeseen challenges, pivoting strategies as needed to meet project objectives.
• Effectively manage competing demands and skilled at shifting from multiple projects with little assistance from managers.
• Contribute to project strategy and research, providing insights that align with client goals.
• Independently resolve resource allocation and team capacity issues. Rarely needs intervention by Sr Management.
• Own project budgets, ensuring adherence while preventing scope creep or overruns.
• Functions well in ambiguous and uncertain situations, adapting when needed.
• Expert at inter-department communication and aligning teams.
• Ability to collaborate with other PMs on a project, delegate and divide duties in an efficient and practical manner.

Client Management and Team Collaboration

• Communicate consistently with clients and internal teams, sharing project updates, budget insights, and key milestones.
• Good inter-department communication skills.
• Lead project kick-offs, facilitate presentations, and conduct project close-outs. 
• Handle complex client dynamics with strong interpersonal and soft skills, ensuring relationships are managed tactfully
• Manage client expectations, ensuring satisfaction while delivering high-quality results.
• Independently resolve resourcing challenges, collaborating across teams as necessary.
• Strong soft skills needed to navigate typical client issues and challenges, surfaces larger issues to AM or higher when needed.
• Educate clients on process and best practices while nurturing the client relationship.

• Expert at navigating the client relationship with instinctive and powerful soft skills. 
• Strong soft skills needed to navigate typical client issues and challenges, collaborates where needed to resolve.
• Convert amorphous conversations to solidify into tangible next steps.

Process and Methodology

• Strong understanding of project management tools and how to best apply them to a project.
• Provides input on overall department practices and methodologies.
• Can independently develop and lead internal department process improvements.
• Act as a thought leader for best practices in project management, contributing to organizational efficiency.

People & Culture 

• Foster a collaborative and supportive team culture, creating a safe space for mentoring and knowledge sharing.
• Participate in hiring processes, including interviewing and evaluating potential candidates.
• Serve as a resource for problem-solving and professional development for junior project managers.

Business Development Support 

• Represent project management expertise during client pitches and business development meetings.
• Have an awareness of potential new opportunities with current clients. Be able to hold basic conversations with clients about their possible future needs. Bring those opportunities to the AM when needed.

Ideal Candidates Will Have

• 4+ years of management web-based and Digital marketing projects 
• Knowledge of both waterfall and agile methodologies
• Great inter-department communication skills
• Extensive experience with client-facing and external communications. Strong soft skills needed to navigate typical client issues and challenges, collaborate where needed in order to resolve those challenges 
• Strong understanding of project management tools and how to best apply them to a project
• A strategic mindset – awareness of potential new opportunities with clients and the ability to hold conversations about possible future needs 
• Agency experience is highly preferred 

Salary

Teal Media is committed to equity and transparency when it comes to salary and the growth of our people. This role is open to both level 2 and 3 in our progression framework and is determined by the candidate’s unique background and experience. Responsibilities may slightly shift, depending on your level. 

Level: 3

• Official Title: Senior Project Manager (I) 
• Department: Project Manager
• Salary Range: $85,000-$110,000

Level: 2

• Official Title: Project Manager (I or II) 
• Department: Project Manager
• Salary Range: $70,000-$95,000

Benefits

Make a positive impact on mission-driven organizations and nonprofits while working in a fun, collaborative and flexible environment. We’re a nimble, close-knit group that values teamwork and individual contribution.

All our positions are remote (in the US), but we work to maintain a fun and engaging company culture.

• Work from home (or at the beach!)
• Yearly Continuing Education Stipend
• Eligibility for bi-annual bonuses
• Flexible Time Off and Unlimited Sick Leave
• Compassionate Leave
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Company 401(k) with match
• Flexible working hours
• Flex Fridays - a day dedicated to self-directed work. Spend time working on the things you want - whether it be honing in on your craft or taking off a few hours early for your mental wellness!
• Last week of the year off!

Equal Opportunity Employer

If your experience doesn’t exactly match the qualifications listed but you believe you would shine in this role, we want to hear from you! Please apply and tell us why you’re the right person for the job.

Black & Indigenous people of color, immigrants, women and femmes, LGBTQI+ individuals, people with disabilities, neurodiverse people, and formerly incarcerated or systems-impacted people are highly encouraged to apply.

Teal Media is an equal opportunity employer that values a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. Teal Media encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, and veteran status.

Teal Media does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, country of origin, citizenship, ancestry, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, political affiliation, exercising one’s right to family care and medical leave, medical condition, including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions, or any other category protected by local, state, or federal laws. We are not offering US visa sponsorship at this time.