Project Manager

Project Manager, Digital Marketing

Zurich, Bern, hybrid

This position sits in our Zurich-based Digital Marketing business unit. We deliver a large range of services: from strategy and a performance-driven full-funnel approach to campaigning, e-commerce, data & analytics and content.  We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional and engaging digital experiences. 

JOB PURPOSE

You will be responsible for the planning, structuring, and management of complex digital projects at the local, DACH, and international levels. You will work not only with the local team but also with teams in other countries to ensure effective collaboration and smooth project execution. 

With your enthusiasm for our brand, you will contribute to increasing the awareness of DEPT® as a holistic digital agency in the Swiss market and beyond, thereby playing a key role in shaping the future of the company.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Follow the news in the industry and are enthusiastic about new technologies

• Define, manage and execute various types of media projects for clients to maximize client business objectives, manage client expectations, and maintain profitability. 
• Management of complex project timelines, budgets, scope and risks to help deliver optimal quality
• Foster collaboration among a cross-disciplinary team to deliver exceptional business results. 
• Maintains big-picture strategic and operational thinking balanced by strong attention to detail. 
• Manage all communications between clients and internal team members on a given project. 
• Identify new opportunities to meet clients’ needs as required; serves as the subject matter expert on processes, capacity, timelines. 
• Supporting project estimation efforts to help generate offerings or change requests related to supported accounts
• As an international digital agency, we constantly have the opportunity to explore new approaches and be part of innovative projects. The projects require entrepreneurial thinking and flexibility, but promise a lot of fun and the opportunity to constantly expand your knowledge. 
• Able to share your passion for digital marketing in workshops, both internally and with clients. We give you the space to develop yourself at conferences and trainings and are happy if you share your know-how through activities such as blogs, lectures or lectureships. 

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Excellent communication skills (English & German fluency) 
• Experience within a similar digital marketing focussed role
• You love making your colleagues' lives a little easier every day with your project management skills
• You have already gained experience in digital marketing and have successfully completed several cross-functional projects
• You always keep an eye on the three core areas—'time, quality, budget'—without losing sight of the big picture
• Thanks to your proactive communication, you ensure that all internal and external project stakeholders are always up-to-date on the project status and upcoming deadlines
• For you, a happy and satisfied client portfolio is a matter of the heart, and you give your all for the team and the clients

WE OFFER

• An excellent salary based on experience and equal pay policies
• Hybrid working: you have the choice to work from our office or remotely, and we have core working hours where you can choose your start and finish times to suit you
• Above-average social performance, mental health support
• 25 days paid holiday with the opportunity to take unpaid leave
• We celebrate project and team successes together. But I also like to spontaneously have a cool drink together. And our summer and winter events have cult status.
• You can choose from the spacious and barrier-free location in Zurich; in Bern you can expect a small but nice and fully equipped office where you can hit the keys in peace
• A reputation for doing good. DEPT® has been a Certified B Corp® since 2021 and named ‘Agency of the Year’ at both The Lovies and The Webby Awards.
• Awesome clients. Whether big or small, local or global — at DEPT® you’ll get the opportunity to work with clients of all sizes and across all industries. And we celebrate all of our successes together!
• The opportunity for possibility. We want to enable you to do what you do best and help you develop your skills further with training, development and certifications.
• Global annual DEPT® Cares Month in which employees come together and donate their skills to support local charities.

WHO ARE WE? 

We are pioneers at heart. What does that mean? We are always looking forward, thinking of what we can create tomorrow that does not exist today. We were born digital and we are a new model of agency, with a deep skillset in tech and marketing. That’s why we hire curious, self-driven, talented people who never stop innovating. 

Our culture is big enough to cope and small enough to care. Meaning, that with people across 30+ countries, we’re big enough to provide you with the best tools, global opportunities, and benefits that help you thrive. While acting small by investing in you, your growth, your team, and giving you the autonomy to solve our clients problems, no matter where you are in the world.

DEPT® is committed to making a positive impact on the planet and since 2021 has been Climate Neutral and B Corporation certified.

At DEPT®, we take pride in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. We actively seek to recruit, develop, nurture, and retain talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, with varying skills and perspectives.

Not sure you meet all qualifications? Apply, and let us decide! Research shows that women and members of underrepresented groups tend not to apply for jobs when they think they may not meet every requirement, when in fact they do. We believe in giving everyone a fair chance to shine. 

We also encourage you to reach out to us and discuss any reasonable adjustments we can make to support you throughout the recruitment process and your time with us.

Want to know more about our dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion? Check out our efforts here.