Applications close January 24, 2023 at 5pm EST

rTraction is an award-winning digital services agency located in London. We have been in business for over 20 years. We empower nonprofits and charities to accomplish their missions. 

We're looking for someone to help create order out of chaos - the role otherwise known as Project Manager. The goal of the position is to ensure we are meeting client expectations as far as timeline goes, as well as managing internal expectations for budget and costing on any project. The key to success in this position is communication.

This 12-18 month contract is for parental leave coverage. 

Your day-to-day responsibilities: 

• Communicate to VP Ops the required resource load for a particular time unit (week, month, etc) for project(s) that the Project Manager is running

• Allocate project specific resources on a day to day basis to make sure that the specific project deliverables are being managed

• Break down the budgeted work of the project

• Create specific delivery dates for production resources

• Create and execute on all project documentation  

• Work with internal stakeholders to ensure the production team has all available resources to ensure that a project is properly executed (Management Team, Account Executive, Lead Developer, etc)

• Ensure projects are completed on time

• Track changes pre-to-post work

• Report weekly to the Leadership Team for all projects as to status of projects

• Perform project retrospectives

Your skills and qualifications:

Required skills

Proficiency in these skills are required for this position.

• Senior level experience in project management

• Knowledge of project management methodologies (including agile & waterfall)

• A well-rounded knowledge of computers

• Strong communication, organizational and time management skills

• Proven problem-solving and analytical abilities

• The ability to learn quickly and continuously

• The ability to work both independently and with others

Bonus skills

Proficiency in these skills are not required, however, candidates should highlight relevant experience when hiring as possessing these skills may improve the likelihood of the candidate’s success.

• Experience working in a digital agency

• Experience working in a service based business

• Experience with working with nonprofits and charities

• Proficiency with the Asana project management system

If you don't have all of the skills that are listed above but think you have something to contribute to this role, note that in your cover letter when you apply. If we proceed to the interview stage, we will talk to you about the skills and experience that you do offer, what you know, and where you want to grow. 

Who you'll work with: 

• You will report to Josh Dow

• You will work alongside a creative team that brings design thinking and enthusiasm to all that we do.

You will be joining a team of superheroes who believe in the values behind our manifesto and our promise as a B Corp.

What’s in it for you: 

We offer premium-free benefits, including dental, vision, prescriptions, massage, mental health services and all that good stuff, and we include your spouse and kids too!

In addition, you get perks like:

• Working with a great team

• Working with great clients who are making a positive impact to society

• Flex time & remote friendly work

• Fun days & Team Building

• Salary: $56000 – $76000

• Paid time off for volunteer work & 10 paid sick/personal days

• 3-week minimum for vacation

We are a transparent business. That means that you hear about our financials and quarterly/annual goals in monthly meetings. It also means you have multiple opportunities to provide input and problem-solve as a group.

Are you ready to apply? Please submit your resume and cover letter by 5pm on January 24, 2023.