Project Manager
Sprout Social is looking for a talented Project Manager to join our outstanding Product Marketing team. You will be responsible for the coordination of our marketing technology and brand marketing initiatives from ideation to completion.
Sprout Social is used by more than 17,000 brands around the world. Companies like Zendesk, Tito’s Vodka, Trello, and Evernote rely on Sprout to create stronger relationships with their customers through social media. Sprout needs a candidate that can drive team collaboration and project scoping as we to continue to grow and scale our marketing efforts.
If you have a love for SAAS, an expertise in project management, and know how to identify critical path while meeting deadlines in your sleep, we’d love to talk with you.
Responsibilities
- Run daily Standups and bi-weekly Sprint Planning Meetings and Retrospectives for our agile Marketing Development, Brand Design and Marketing teams
- Scope projects and guide Marketing, Design and Development to the highest value return with optimized use of resources
- Advocate for agile best practices and guide Marketing, Design and Development team members on how to get the most out of each sprint
- Proactively review timelines and support teams to ensure deadlines are met
- Monitor Brand Design and Marketing team members’ workloads to help balance work across teams
- Foster cross-functional communication within the company
- Champion a high level of quality execution and consistent on-brand deliverables
- Prioritize high value efforts and identify self guided initiatives to remove roadblocks
Desired Skills & Experience
- Experience running digital marketing and/or web development projects in marketing following the agile methodology
- Proficiency with Jira and Confluence or similar agile management tools
- Professional project management background in an agency environment is a plus
- Experience communicating and negotiating with outside vendors
- Able to communicate with executive level leadership and team members alike
About Sprout Social
Sprout Social powers open communication between individuals, brands and communities through elegant, sophisticated software. We are relentless about solving hard problems for our customers and committed to both customer and team success.
Team Sprout is a group of very talented, smart and passionate people with broad interests and backgrounds. We’re proud to regularly be recognized for software, product and company culture achievements. Our team’s shared belief in Sprout’s mission promotes a culture of openness, empowerment and fun. We have built a benefits program to match the strength of our team. This program includes:
- Insurance and benefit options that are built for both individuals and families, including generous company contributions
- Progressive benefit programs, like our parental leave program and free Divvy bike memberships
- High-quality and well-maintained equipment - your computer will never prevent you from doing your best
- Beautiful, convenient and state-of-the-art offices in Chicago’s Loop
- Solid programs in some of the staples: transportation, disability and life insurance
- Wellness initiatives to ensure both health and financial well-being of our team
- Breakfast and lunch options onsite, and more healthy snack options and beverages than you can imagine
- Growing corporate social responsibility program that is driven by the involvement and passion of our team members