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Project Manager at Focus Lab. Focus Lab is a strategic brand agency that’s looking for the next addition to . our team. . We're a U.S.-based, remote company with thoughtful, creative professionals, passionate about partnering with good companies. Leveraging our craft and care for others, we exist to unlock the potential in the people around us, both internally and externally. We approach challenges with process-driven intentionality to inform the solutions we create. Craft is our calling card, camaraderie is our brand. . Role location: . Remote, USA. We’re looking for an early-career Project Manager to join our PM team. This role is open to U.S.-based and international candidates, but all applicants must be able to work within Eastern Time Zone hours. For international contractors, full availability from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM ET is required to ensure consistent overlap with our core collaboration hours.. Please note:. If you live in the U.S., we may ask for documentation verifying your legal right to work. Candidates located outside the U.S. will be considered independent contractors. Candidates must display strong proficiency in written and spoken English. . . About the role. We’re looking for an early-career Project Manager to join our PM team—someone with 2–4 years of experience who is organized, eager to grow, and ready to take ownership of the logistics that power creative work. You might still be figuring out your long-term career path, but you’ve developed enough experience and confidence to lead projects with support. You’re comfortable asking questions, handling client communication, and keeping a lot of moving parts in motion without losing your cool.. This is a Level 1 PM role, designed for someone who’s ready to dig in, grow their skills, and bring clarity and calm to our team. You’ll work closely with other PMs and team leads, and you’ll have access to mentorship and guidance as you develop your instincts and confidence in the role.. You’ll be working directly with project teams that include strategists, writers, and designers. Your job is to be the champion of all things logistics and project organization. You’ll help ensure clients and internal teams are aligned on timelines, deliverables, scopes, and next steps. While the actual needs per client vary, the core PM responsibilities remain the same: plan ahead, communicate clearly, and keep the wheels turning.. Consider these questions:. Are you detail-oriented? Can you organize various moving parts across teams with comfort? Do you value listening? Are you able to reframe challenges as opportunities? Are you comfortable with critique and opposing opinions? Can you run a tight ship while still being flexible and empathetic?. You can expect to:. . Support and lead logistics for client projects, primarily in brand and interactive spaces. . Manage, schedule, and attend regular client meetings. . Set up and circulate meeting agendas. . Schedule ad hoc internal or client meetings as needed. . Coordinate project timelines and deliverables with PM, Growth, and Delivery teams. . Track project progress and flag scope changes or delays early. . Handle client communication and manage follow-ups. . Take actionable meeting notes and share them with the appropriate team members. . Help set up project and situational processes alongside the PM team. . Triage project and scheduling roadblocks—and escalate when necessary. . Build strong, trust-based relationships with both internal and client teams. . Be present during East Coast working hours. . Use and navigate the following digital tools: Google Suite, Basecamp, Slack, Asana, Harvest/Forecast. . About you. You’re early in your PM journey, but you’re not starting from scratch. You’ve had hands-on experience managing creative projects or internal teams. You may have held a title like coordinator, associate, or junior project manager—but you’ve been the person making sure people are prepped, meetings are productive, and deadlines are met. You’re looking for a team where you can grow and contribute, while also learning from others and becoming more confident in your instincts.. The ideal candidate has:. . 2–4 years of project management or similar experience. . A strong sense of initiative—seeing what needs to be done and proactively making a plan for it. . A love for detail and organization. . Extremely strong written, verbal, and non-verbal communication skills. . The ability to serve as a critical communication bridge between our team and clients. . Comfort having tough conversations and asking hard questions. . Active and empathic listening skills. . The ideal candidate can demonstrate:. . A unique approach to this job opening—let us know why you're special!. . The ability to learn from your teammates. . Detail orientation: include the word “Applebee’s” somewhere in your application and earn yourself some bonus points. . Alignment with our . core values. . . Soft skills in the way of your humility, hunger, and people smarts. . It doesn’t matter what your degree is in or exactly how many years of experience you have. Many of our teammates are self-taught. We're looking to see that you are a focused and empathic communicator whose love of the PM craft goes beyond self-expression.. Company Location: United States.