THIS IS AN 18 MONTH CONTRACT ROLE. ONLY CANDIDATES LOCAL TO ST. LOUIS, MO WILL BE CONSIDERED. MUST WORK ONSITE MON-THURS, FRIDAYS AT HOME. WITH A TOP CPG BRAND!
Project Manager Specialist - Marketing
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Project & Process Management:
o Develops, owns, and communicates holistic project timelines to internal & external teams on a regular basis. This includes:
o Creation & management of all project timelines
o Organize & setup of kickoffs, collaborations & presentations
o Lead both internal & brand status meetings
o Lead daily standup meetings (Kanban)
o Manage and recommend process optimizations using agile principles
o Share and celebrate projects, leading retrospective sessions & suggesting ways to instill learnings within the department and across disciplines
o Act as cross-functional hub for all project executions, partnering closely with internal & external partners to ensure overall project success
o Proficient in managing high volume, quick turn projects with multiple internal and external stakeholders
o Understand multiple aspects of production from print, digital, experiential and content (this is a big one)
o Manages production phase of most projects, once key creative and copy has been approved
o Ability to consider the full scope of projects, beyond simply managing timelines… but considering how the pieces work together.
o Ability to think strategically about communications and the implications of choices being made, so as to participate and add to a conversation regarding the consumer journey/experience
o Takes ownership of project efficiency; Understands project processes and how to flex it.
o Understands multiple aspects of production from print, digital, experiential & content. Including format, sizes, and overall ensuring the proper asset.
o Knowledge of and proficiency with Content Hub and/or VR Financial:
o Open jobs utilizing agency software tools
o Work with account leads to accurately scope project jobs
o Issue POs to external vendors Agency/Client Service:
o Demonstrates working knowledge of internal & external partner processes
o Management of all production related requests from the internal team, clients, or meta- agency partners
o Gather and vet specs to ensure project accuracy
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
o Bachelor’s degree preferred
o 3+ years of experience in a Marketing/Advertising agency project management role
o Demonstrated ability of past contributions to client businesses in agency service environment
Additional Skills:
o Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
o Experience with Project Management and Agile tools
o Excellent leadership, communication, organization, & time management skills
o Good oral and written communication skills
o Strong interpersonal skills.
o Thoroughness and attention to detail.
o Exhibits a helpful, pro-active attitude
