Work With Us: Mid-Level Project Manager

Work With Us: Mid-Level Project Manager

Who We Are

Nightjar is an experience design and technology company based in Sydney, specialising in UX strategy, design, and innovative tech. We partner with brands and startups across the world, to build engaging design-led solutions which make a global impact. Our clients include Destination NSW, Pernod Ricard, House of Heat, Sonoma, ALNF, Lifeline, MAMA, National Dental Care, Two Good and the United States Studies Centre to name a few.

Nightjar is a close knit team and you will be relied upon to be a contributing and involved member in terms of both your work output but also your attitude, work ethic, and sense of adventure! The Nightjar team is truly global and you’ll enjoy working with team members anywhere from Amsterdam to London to Wollongong, from our leafy Surry Hills studio.

Nightjars are a special breed; we push ourselves to create work that gets results, and as a team we break through the barrier of convention to deliver original, impactful experiences. We are passionate above all else, and you will need to demonstrate an energy and enthusiasm for solving problems and the work that goes out the door. This unwavering dedication to quality means we’ve been nominated for Awwward’s Studio of the Year every year since 2020, with a few Good Design Awards, Anthem Awards, AGDAs, and a Webby to boot.

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As a Mid-Level Project Manager at Nightjar, you will work with the Senior Project Managers to understand the opportunities and constraints of a given project. You will support the Senior PM’s with setting and managing expectations internally and with Partners, to deliver on time, within budget and against agreed objectives. You will develop your full lifecycle experience from scoping through delivery and so you can confidently navigate and prioritise business needs, resource management, schedules and financials to successfully navigate and deliver all aspects of the project.

What You’ll Do

• Provide overall account support, developing strong relationships internally and externally
• Key resource manager with guidance and direction from Senior PM’s
• Prioritise studio priorities/ deliverables and ensure quality of work meets the Nightjar standard and Partner objectives
• Manage account P&L by negotiating scope of work, ensuring work is delivered on budget and Partners are invoiced correctly
• Working with 3rd parties, assist in the management of complex technical deliveries ensuring foresight on delivery issues and creating mitigation plans
• Work closely with the Senior Leadership team to deliver robust scope of work documents and price options for all engagements.
• Enlist specialists to collaborate on deliverables beyond the Nightjar capabilities
• Constant, clear communication with our Partners with a focus on managing expectations on schedules, deliveries and budgets, never compromising on quality and always being inclusive.
• Collaborate with the wider team to constantly refine the Nightjar process quarterly
• Short to medium term forward planning and resource management. Explore new tools to facilitate this daily task as the Nightjar studio grows in size, keeping in mind speed and ease of use
• Bring a firm sense of urgency to the studio with a view to deliver as promised to Partners.
• Scope definition and scope creep management, working to a value-based model
• Understand how to identify and manage risks within a project, working with the Head of Delivery to perform pre-mortems where viable and leverage other ‘plays’ accordingly
• Contribute to the day-to-day running of the studio (calendaring, hospitality, logistics, supplies, studio environment), in a hands-on manner. Corral other team members to help daily

Skills

• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Smart, proactive leadership, consistently displays initiative
• Is a confident presenter and comfortable interacting with senior level clients
• Isn’t daunted by the task of leading small-medium projects and taking responsibility for their success
• Manages project fatigue, particularly for enduring engagements, keeps the team on track and inspired daily
• Solutions-oriented, entrepreneurial mindset with a strong bias towards action

Nightjar Perks

• Leafy and lovely studio environment in a cool hood
• Friday team lunches
• Monthly Nightjar excursions
• Annual Nightjar trips away
• Birthday day off
• Generous parental leave policy
• Friday arvo 'Wine & Refine' sessions to discuss what we did well and what we can improve with drinks to follow at our local
• Performance reviews and development plans to enable you to shine
• Get rewarded with recurring awards and showcases
• Personal tax returns completed for you
• Training budget for whatever tickles your fancy, we're always here to help you grow
• A team surrounding you who is dedicated to doing the absolute best that can be done on any given opportunity
• Flexible working
• Work on Award-winning projects and learn from Awwwards and Webby judges
• A grumpy office Griffon by the name of Graeme

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