PROJECT MANAGER 

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead high-visibility projects for our cause-based clients. Among other clients, this role is for someone with experience and desire to oversee brand activations and event logistics for the Light the World Giving Machine charitable drive.   

Who we are 

Boncom is a strategic marketing and consulting agency that exists to solve noble problems, promote positive behavior change and build relevance for good causes. We develop innovative and strategic campaigns, both traditional and digital, and are fortunate to work for great organizations that are cause-oriented and who strive to do good in the world. Our staff comprises exceptionally talented team members who bring these clients’ meaningful messages to life. 

Job Summary 

As our Project Manager, you’ll control the activities of major client projects, ensuring schedules are set, budgets are maintained, deadlines are met, agency hours are properly utilized, and appropriate resources are engaged. This position is responsible for the status of assigned jobs at all times, creates reporting structures to keep the agency team and client informed, and ensures all work has been appropriately reviewed before client delivery. You’ll work closely with Brand Directors and teams across the agency to execute large, complex, and often global projects. For the Light the World Giving Machine project specifically, this role would include many logistical responsibilities, vendor management, and leading a detailed workflow that involves many areas and partners worldwide. 

Required Qualifications 

• 3-5 years of experience managing events and digital projects, including video, content, and web 

• Advertising agency or marketing experience (or similar professional services company) 

• Demonstrable experience meticulously managing large and complex projects to on-time and on-scope delivery 

Nice-to-Have Qualifications 

• Experience with activation/event coordination, planning, and implementation 

• Experience with outdoor and indoor brand activations 

• Experience managing projects with global scope, across multiple countries and languages 

• Track record of on-time, on-scope delivery of projects 

• Experience working with all different departments and teams in an agency, including creative, strategy, media, and others 

• Ability to pull and analyze your own metrics, including budget, burn rate, and hours allocations 

• Experience managing both internal and external (freelance) resources on the same projects 

• PMP or equivalent project management certification 

Responsibilities 

• Oversee and coordinate the logistics of the Light the World Giving Machine activation 

• Manage the day-to-day activity of assigned accounts, ensuring the work is successfully completed within time and budget parameters while meeting quality of work expectations 

• Keep up-to-date project schedules, status reports, creative grids, Gantt charts, etc. 

• Provide ongoing status updates on project timelines, budgets, and hours to the Brand Director or Brand Manager 

• Be a champion and student of client’s business and goals 

• Defend teams against unrealistic expectations 

• Partner with all departments to ensure all work is done on time and on budget 

• Display calm under pressure; helps the team stay grounded and focused during periods of intense pressure or uncertainty 

• Mentor and assist junior-level project managers 

Benefits: 

• Medical, dental, AD&D, life, and vision Insurance 

• 401K (with a company match) 

• Company-paid retirement program  

• Tuition reimbursement 

• Charitable donation matching

 

• Paid time off and 12 paid holidays

 

• Part in-office (Salt Lake City, Utah) and part remote position   

• Fully stocked kitchen and catering 

• Standing/Lift desks, comfy chairs 

Please Apply: 

If you're the person we are looking for, please apply! We offer a fantastic place to work with aggressive compensation, a great benefits package, cool perks, a progressive culture, and an awesome work environment with the chance to work on really great projects. 

Boncom is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Minority/female/disability PWDNET/veteran are encouraged to apply.