Creative Project Manager

About Nxtwave:

NxtWave is founded by Rahul Attuluri (Ex-Amazon, IIIT Hyderabad), Sashank Reddy (IIT Bombay), and Anupam Pedarla (IIT Kharagpur). In February 2023, NxtWave raised 275 crore led by Greater Pacific Capital, a leading international private equity firm. The startup is also backed by Orios Ventures, Better Capital, and marquee angels, including founders of some of India's unicorns.

NxtWave is one of India's fastest-growing Ed-Tech startups, revolutionizing the 21st-century job market by transforming youth into highly skilled tech professionals irrespective of their educational background with its CCBP 4.0 programs.

As an official partner for NSDC under the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Government of India, and recognized by NASSCOM, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, and Startup India, NxtWave has earned a reputation for excellence. The startup has received accolades such as 'The Greatest Brand in Education' in a research-based listing by URS Media, a leading international media house. NxtWave has also been honored with the 'Startup Spotlight Award 2023' by T-Hub on its 8th Foundation Day.

Recently, NxtWave's founders, Anupam Pedarla and Sashank Gujjula, were honored in the 2024 Forbes India 30 Under 30 for their exceptional contribution to transforming the tech education landscape in India.

The edtech brand eliminates the entry barrier to learning tech skills by offering vernacular content and interactive learning. Learning in one's mother tongue helps achieve higher comprehension, deeper attention, longer retention, and greater outcomes.

Presently, NxtWave has paid subscribers from 647+ districts across India. In just 2.5 years, CCBP 4.0 learners have been hired by 1700+ companies, including Google, Amazon, Nvidia, Goldman Sachs, Oracle, Deloitte, and more.

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Role Overview

We are seeking a Creative Project Manager to oversee the execution of video projects, ensuring seamless coordination between in-house teams, freelancers, agencies, and other company departments.

The Creative Project Manager will be responsible for managing the end-to-end workflow of video projects, from conceptualization to final delivery. You will act as the key liaison between video production teams, freelancers, agencies, and internal stakeholders to ensure smooth collaboration and on-time project execution. This role requires strong project management skills, creative sensibility, and the ability to align video production goals with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Planning & Execution: Develop and oversee production timelines, ensuring all video projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Coordination & Communication: Serve as the central point of contact between in-house teams, freelancers, agencies, and company stakeholders (marketing, product, sales, etc.).
• Creative Oversight: Ensure projects meet brand and creative standards while maintaining consistency across all deliverables.
• Resource Management: Identify and onboard freelancers, vendors, and production agencies as needed for various projects.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with internal departments to align video production with overall marketing, branding, and business objectives.
• Budget & Cost Management: Monitor project costs and negotiate with external vendors to ensure cost-effectiveness without compromising quality.
• Workflow Optimization: Implement efficient project management workflows to streamline communication and improve productivity.
• Quality Control: Review project deliverables to ensure high production value and adherence to creative briefs.
• Risk Management: Anticipate and resolve production-related challenges, ensuring seamless execution of projects.
• Reporting & Documentation: Maintain project documentation, timelines, and reports for internal tracking and analysis.

Requirements & Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in project management within a video production, creative agency, or media environment.
• Strong knowledge of video production workflows, content creation, and post-production processes.
• Experience working with freelancers, production agencies, and internal creative teams.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring deadlines and budgets are met.
• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Asana, Trello, Monday.com) and communication platforms (Slack, Teams).
• Strong understanding of brand storytelling, marketing campaigns, and video content strategy.
• Excellent problem-solving, negotiation, and leadership skills.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for client and stakeholder management.

Skills Required
Trello, Asana, Slack, Content Creation