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Traffic Manager
 Spectraforce Technologies | |
 United States, California, Irvine | |
 Nov 10, 2025 | |
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Job Title: Traffic Manager Duration: 12 Months Location: Irvine, CA _ Open for Remote The role of a Traffic Manager is to ensure that projects follow the agency project lifecycle while staying on time and on budget while mitigating risk and removing roadblocks. This encompasses many attributes that include wearing one large hat that is multifaceted to get the job done: Juggler Hat - you will have multiple balls up in the air - this relates to all the projects at various stages of the project lifecycle having to be handled at one time. Wrangler Hat - you will need to be able to follow-up with and track down your team members, composed of Creative folks, Account folks, along with shared resources, to make sure everyone is doing what is needed to complete their tasks. Tracker/Detective Hat - know where your team and your projects are at all times to ensure you can have all deliverables where they are needed on a daily basis. Chameleon Hat - constantly working with your team to suit their needs while you get what you need for the project. Requirements for the role: * An ambassador for agency process and suggestion for process improvements * Ability to identify risk and provide solutions to team * Anticipate bottlenecks, as well as any deviance from original schedule, throughout the workflow process and communicate those issues to team members * Manages simple to complex non-interactive projects * Works with team to prioritize workload * Schedules input meetings * Open job openings * Creates and maintains timelines * Develops internal fee for estimates * Manages and maintains the daily/weekly status report * Conducts weekly meetings * Manages digital routes, ensuring the appropriate teams member's review in a timely manner and provide approvals or actionable guidance * Forecasts workload and staffing accordingly * Other tasks as necessary to perform the responsibilities above Essential Skills and Abilities: * Proficient at forecasting potential roadblocks by using problem solving abilities to find alternative solutions and reach a positive outcome * Ability to act with little direction and work well with internal staff to keep projects prioritized and on schedule * Ability to multi-task projects simultaneously * Effectively communicate with various levels of staff - from Account Coordinator to VP levels * Excellent interpersonal relationship and organizational skills * Strong work ethic * Understanding of how print works * Experience with Microsoft Office and maintaining up-to-date computer skills * Knowledge of Workfront, ProofHQ, MS Project and Advantage software systems a plus Education and Experience: * Bachelor's Degree - related field or equivalent advertising agency experience * Thorough working knowledge of graphic design and advertising print production techniques equivalent to a minimum of 2 - 3 years in an advertising agency studio | |