Traffic Manager

OVERVIEW

At 22squared, a creative Traffic Manager are accountable for leading and managing a high volume of

tactical asset delivery for client campaigns and projects. This includes working in partnership with the studio

and media teams on strategic communication, resourcing, compliance, and schedules to ensure the timely

flow of delivery. This person acts as the key internal liaison between Business Leadership and internal

teams, ensuring continuity, quality and accuracy of all projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Able to plan, manage and execute a high volume of tactical projects from beginning to end.
• Knows/ understands all facets of internal studio production capabilities & agency processes
• Keeps all necessary information, such as resourcing and timing, up to date in our project

  management system

• Appropriately aligns resources against project needs, and handles forecasting of hours/projections

  for projects

• Sets clear expectations with the team for their role in delivering the project
• Orchestrates/manages internal client team communications and coordinates meetings, if needed
• Leads daily studio Scrum in partnership with the Studio Director
• Works closely with Project Managers when they need to utilize studio resources for their projects
• Consistently sets clear expectations for tasks and deliverables
• Communicates changes to plan, and implications for the team, clearly and in a timely manner
• Manages issues appropriately and professionally at all times
• Develops strong relationships with internal team members at all levels
• Demonstrates ability to negotiate conflict, manage differences of opinion, and communicate with all different personality types among team members effectively
• Helps to ideate and lead any updates to studio workflows, including updates to the project management tool

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree or higher
• 2+ years of experience in advertising/marketing, knowledge of agency or internal group

  Project/Traffic Management

• Microsoft Office and Mac experience, Project Management Software experience a plus.
• Solid track record of successfully managing projects from start to completion
• Able to lead an effective and efficient discussion, keeping team on track
• Thinks clearly and diplomatically, demonstrates high emotional intelligence
• Excellent communication skills, particularly in conjunction with work flow steps and internal

  processes

• Strong attention to detail, multi-task, organization and follow up skills
• Flexibility, Initiative, Accountability and personal responsibility for work
• Strong relationship-building skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Exhibits strong listening skills with the ability to tactfully communicate position on relevant issues
• Effective negotiation and conflict management skills
• Confident problem anticipation and resolution - willingness to have difficult conversations
• A positive influence to peer group and integrated team