Creative Marketing Project Manager
About the Role:
We are seeking a highly skilled Project Manager to manage projects across the full Creative Marketing life cycle. This person will support all functions within the Creative Team, including Production, Digital Design, and Print/Packaging Design.
This candidate will be responsible for liaising with cross-functional departments including Brand Marketing, Performance Marketing, eCommerce, and Creative to ensure complex projects are delivered seamlessly and on time. The ideal candidate has a deep understanding of creative workflows and can build accurate resourcing plans accordingly. PMP certification is a plus.
What You'll Be Doing:
Creative Marketing Project Planning and Execution
- Develop comprehensive project plans, timelines, and milestones spanning all phases of go-to-market and creative development, from pre and post production through design, artwork execution, and release
- Oversee project workflows by delegating tasks, establishing priorities, and ensuring team alignment
- Create and own project plans outlining deliverables, timelines, and resource needs, and monitor progress using project management tools to make timely adjustments
- Manage resources effectively to ensure timely completion within scope and budget
Creative Collaboration and Resourcing
- Collaborate closely with the Creative team, including Art Directors and Designers, to see projects through from start to finish
- Lead project timelines against marketing calendars and manage the creative life cycle end-to-end
- Coordinate pre and post production, including photoshoot timelines and retouching trafficking, ensuring final assets are ready by design kick-off
- Lead artwork trafficking with Designers for both new packaging development and digital marketing assets
- Accurately allocate creative resources and evaluate team availability based on a clear understanding of project timelines and workflows
Cross-Departmental Collaboration
- Serve as the central point of contact between departments, fostering collaboration and alignment across goals and strategies
- Facilitate communication and information sharing between teams to optimize project outcomes and minimize conflicts
- Own digital file management to ensure cross-functional information efficiency
Strategic Alignment
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to translate company-wide objectives into actionable departmental plans
- Align department-level goals with broader company strategies to ensure a coherent, unified approach
Stakeholder Management
- Engage with stakeholders at all levels to gather requirements, provide progress updates, and address concerns proactively
- Build and maintain strong internal relationships to support project success
Risk Management
- Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to address them effectively
- Monitor project performance and implement corrective actions to maintain adherence to timelines and quality standards
What We're Looking For:
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or related field
- PMP certification highly desirable
- 5+ years of project management experience focused on creative workflow, preferably in a cross-functional environment within a consumer products company
- Strong understanding of production processes and the full go-to-market lifecycle
- Proven track record managing complex projects from initiation to completion, on time and within budget
- Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Strategic thinker with a proactive approach to problem-solving
- Ability to drive alignment across business units with urgency
- Proficiency in project management tools such as Asana
- Experience with a Digital Asset Management system a plus