Senior Project Manager

Company DescriptionBinyan Studios is an integrated content agency specializing in creating compelling visual narratives for some of the world's most iconic landmarks. With over 3,000 world-class projects and multiple award-winning works, Binyan Studios has become a leader in creative innovation and real estate visualization. Founded in 2007, the company leverages its deep expertise to push the boundaries of design and storytelling. Headquartered in Sydney, Binyan Studios also operates globally with offices in Melbourne, Brisbane, New York, London, and Dubai.Job Description An exciting opportunity to join our studio in New York City has arisen for a talented and ambitious Senior Project Manager. The Senior Project Manager is a pivotal role and essentially acts as the communication hub and interface for Binyan Studios between the client and the creative team. The role requires aspects from many different skill sets including sales, team management and operations. The role has many points of communication and focuses on managing client expectations against the realities of daily production in the studio. An interest in architecture or design is not essential but would be beneficial. As the face of Binyan the role is dynamic, fast-paced and often pressured so resilience, maturity and adaptability are essential components to succeed in this role. There is a great deal of autonomy in the role and to be effective you must be extremely organised, with strong attention to detail and possess the ability to respond quickly and prioritise. Skills Required:5+ years’ experience in project management; across visualization/rendering, architecture or related creative field A solid understanding of technical architectural drawings and terminologyOutstanding written and verbal communication skills to a wide audience and the ability to adapt the message accordingly A solid understanding of the life cycle of a Binyan project from start to endAbility to train and inspire others A proactive and resilient approach The ability to see the bigger picture and manage the expectations of multiple stakeholders for a mutually positive project outcome The ability to work to tight deadlines and adapt to a fast-paced work environmentThe ability to handle conflict and have difficult conversations A love of taking ownership and responsibility Ability to juggle conflicting deadlines and negotiate deadlines if the need arisesHighly organised with attention to details Multitasker - being able to manage multiple projects concurrently  Ability to effectively adjust project timelines and communicate changes to the teamCommunicate effectively to multiple stakeholder interests and resolve any problems Experience with animation or film production a plus but not requiredMain Duties: Brief procurement and data collection with the client Interpretation, communication and translation of the client brief with the Creative Lead ensuring that all client expectations are understood and met by the creative teams globally Management of the life cycle of the project from a scheduling and timing perspective Anticipating issues before they arise and communicating proactively with the client to update them Strengthening and expanding relationships with key clients and stakeholders. Communicating with clients to establish goals and budgets, ensuring a high standard of work and cost-effective solutions. Implementing effective strategies in a timely and efficient manner, aiming to always exceed client expectations. Working cross-functionally with internal departments on the end-to-end implementation of projects, ensuring a seamless workflow throughout the studio Nurturing the client relationship and identifying potential further work opportunities – make Binyan the “go to” for each client Ensuring proactive communication with the Production Team at all times to keep across project status from the production perspective and communicating this to the client Planning the team schedule with the Production Team and Director of Production (North) Nominating relevant team members to be part of client briefing Brief the artist and modeller with the Creative Lead Liaise with the finance department to ensure all payments are up to date Prepare Scope Of Works Ensure all client feedback has been taken on board and work is accurateGeneral project administration including invoice management, client communication plans, maintaining project documentation and various project management systems up to date with the latest information.What We OfferA diverse and dynamic workplace, with a relaxed professional approachFlexible working opportunities Vibrant studio culture - Regular social events, team activities, and annual gatheringsIf this sounds like your kind of workplace, submit your CV and a cover letter telling us why you'd be a great fit! Join our creative studio and be a vital part of our success!