Project Manager — Costa Mesa

Company Description:

HERE'S WHAT WE DO…

ymarketing is a team of Internet Marketing Specialists that focuses on techniques to increase sales and leads while decreasing marketing costs for our clients’ sites. For more than a decade, ymarketing has worked with advertising agencies and businesses around the globe to consistently drive traffic and sales via proven digital marketing techniques. Recent awards and recognition include:

• #1 Fastest Growing Private Company - Orange County Business Journal
• #12 Fastest Growing Private Company in LA/OC - Inc Magazine
• HubSpot Partner of the Year - HubSpot User Group Summit 2010
Our goal at ymarketing is to develop and deliver the best digital marketing solutions to grow our clients’ business. We’re known for being rigorous in our thinking and strategy – while being agile in the overall formulation and execution. Our true focus is performance and quantifiable results. Our clients appreciate that we “get it done”, unlike the typical bureaucracy of a big agency. They trust us to “make the numbers”; making them heroes. We foster an environment that is sometimes a little bit quirky but relentlessly challenging and professionally rewarding – ultimately embracing the unique experiences, expertise and perspective of every team member.

Job Description:

We are looking for a Project Manager for immediate start in our Costa Mesa, CA office.  The Project Manager will interact with various resources from all departments (development, account, creative, paid media) to coordinate projects, programs and campaigns from start to finish.  Project Managers must be able to analyze direction from internal management and clients and provide the project team with direction as it relates to their role.
The ideal candidate won’t just deliver projects on time, but will be able to understand all aspects of the project at a high level to ensure that nothing is overlooked.


Manage projects from inception to completion

Set and manage project expectations with team members and other stakeholders


Liaise with project stakeholders on a weekly basis

Professionally communicate project timelines and deliverables to management, resources and clients in a clear and concise fashion.



Use project scope, deliverables and goals in creating a project plan in collaboration with management, and stakeholders


Plan and schedule project timelines and milestones utilizing MS Project and MS Project Server

Be able to identify risks

Assess and update projects based on status updates and change orders

Perform post-mortem at project close



Be able to manage multiple projects along with side tasks as required

Managed cross-functional teams (creative, strategy, technology, QA)

Understands the importance of a well-defined project plan and budget

Summary of Qualifications:


2+ years in an interactive / digital agency environment

3+ years of project management experience

Expertise in Microsoft Project

Experience with Microsoft Project Server a plus

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word specifically)

A proven history of managing small to large interactive marketing and web development projects

Must have managed at least one large interactive marketing project with multiple teams of technical, creative and strategy resources

Demonstrated understanding of the whole project lifecycle as it pertains to web development.

Ability to manage multiple streams of work

Ability to interact with client at various levels