Artemis is seeking a full-time junior-level Project Manager with experience managing a large-scale project in a consulting environment. The ideal candidate will understand project management, communication, writing and consulting best practices. The Project Manager must be able to work with a senior-level Project Manager to help lead a team and will be responsible for the successful execution of a communications and branding contract. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, assisting with the management of contract scope, schedule, budget, risks and quality.

The Project Manager role requires a self-starter, proactive problem solver and action-oriented team player with previous experience in management consulting. This position needs an individual that is committed to providing superior service, poised under pressure and has a positive and flexible attitude.

This is a contingent hire position.

This position is remote. However, travel for occasional in-person meetings may be required.

• Perform tasks requiring management of a large-scale program, encompassing multiple projects.
• Lead, plan, manage, execute and close out projects in support of the client’s mission.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of critical project management documents to ensure projects are executed on time, within scope and in alignment with available funding.
• Manage client relationships and facilitate project briefing to key stakeholders in the government and at Artemis.
• Review all products developed by the team to ensure they meet client and contractual quality requirements.
• Identify and resolve risks quickly and effectively, escalating to internal leadership as needed.
• Assist with managing a team of communications, video production, graphic design and other experts.
• Translate complex messaging into plain language to ensure materials are easy to read, understand and use.
• Plan, generate and deliver client-ready materials for stakeholders, including client leadership.
• Gather basic data, identify key stakeholders, review the effectiveness of existing strategies.

• 1 year of experience in a related role.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Experience in developing project management and communications products such as fact sheets, videos, infographics, toolkits and more.
• Familiarity with change management or training methodologies preferred, but not required.
• Demonstrated experience with industry-leading social media and e-newsletter platforms.
• Strategic thinker with a forward-looking approach to marketing trends and technologies.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically.
• Ability to manage competing deadlines.
• Experience supporting complex projects and transformation efforts within the federal government.
• Comfortability with supporting complex client relationships.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a public trust clearance.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S.

• Strong critical thinking, analytical and time management skills.
• Proven ability to organize, prioritize and work well with others.
• Ability to communicate thoughts, ideas and solutions logically both written and orally.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure and in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to receive feedback from senior-level clients and implement changes quickly and effectively.
• Ability to get up to speed quickly on complex issues.
• Desire to work in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving environment.

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