Onward Search is a specialized staffing and talent solutions company that helps professionals find top jobs with the nation's leading brands.
We're looking to hire a Marketing Project Manager (contract) for well-known financial services company. This is a 6 month contract opportunity which has the potential to extend.
Location: Westwood, MA - Hybrid - 3x a week).
Responsibilities:
Reviews all job initiation requests and creative briefs, and confirms that sufficient details, including asset sizes and specs, have been provided
Responsible for tracking jobs through the workflow tool and making sure all project data is up to date daily
Proactively manages milestones throughout the project lifecycle, from creating detailed schedules, to setting up kick-off and presentation meetings
Responsible for keeping all project members and stakeholders informed of their project status, and partners closely with the Marketing Manager to ensure alignment between the creative team and the requestor's strategic direction
Partners closely with the Marketing Manager to make sure feedback is clear and remains in line with initial creative direction
Partners with internal teams and external vendors to request cost estimates for printing and production services (i.e. printed brochures, signage, video, and photo services), as well as routing proofs and ensuring completion of compliance sign offs
Partners with the asset librarian and creative team on final archiving of approved assets within the DAM
Provides crisis management and troubleshoots as necessary throughout the project to ensure jobs are delivered on time and within budget while maintaining quality
Requirements:
Required Qualifications
Must be detail oriented and have at least 4-5 years of related experience working in a high-volume project/production management capacity
Proven ability to work well under pressure, meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects simultaneously
Demonstrated aptitude/experience working within a project workflow tool
Working understanding of print production specs, digital media, web development and technical specifications and dependencies
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
Proven experience with developing and executing production schedules
Desired Qualifications
Experience using project management/workflow software, such as Aprimo
Experience coordinating Direct Mail and Email campaigns, as well as video and photography projects
Working knowledge of Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, HTML and processes a plus
Education
Bachelor's degree preferred.
Perks & Benefits:
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
401k Program
Commuter Benefit
eLearning
Education Reimbursement
Ongoing Training & Development
*To qualify for our benefits package, you must work over 30 hours per week and the length of assignment must be a minimum of 10 weeks.
To learn more about this Marketing Project Manager opportunity, apply now. Our recruitment team will be in touch, guide you through the interview process, and advocate on your behalf.