Marketing Project Manager at Horizontal Talent in Mendota Heights, Minnesota

Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking a skilled and passionate Marketing Project Manager to be the glue that helps keep projects - and people - together by providing project and tool management for the corporate marketing team. This role will be critical in establishing project management rigor within the department, as we look to transform our storytelling capabilities and elevate our ongoing support to stakeholders. The role is a highly collaborative position and, as such, partners with the business units and other corporate departments on company initiatives.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

To perform this job successfully, an employee must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation. To request a reasonable accommodation, notify Human Resources or the manager who oversees the position.
• Configure, manage, and improve system solutions, specifically Adobe Workfront and other marketing tool solutions (i.e. a Dam, social tools, etc)
• Establish and maintain project management processes including project initiation and kickoff, collaboration, necessary approvals, production, and archiving
• Lead teams in developing comprehensive communication and marketing campaign plans that outline specific tasks and milestones, facilitating final review and approval of all campaign components prior to delivery
• Serve as the point of contact for projects within a team consisting of copywriters, art directors, designers, video producers and editors to ensure that appropriate resources are assigned
• Understand company guidelines including, but not limited to, corporate branding, promotional material development, videos, print production and content pieces
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure a unified approach across channels
In addition to the essential functions listed above, the incumbent may perform the following additional functions.
• Performs other duties as assigned

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, advertising or related field
• 3-5 years of experience in campaign or traffic management in an advertising agency or in-house agency environment
• Proficient with marketing operations tools and systems - Workfront, Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, Canto, and social media platforms
• Ability to articulate project management approach and updates to stakeholders at all levels
• The ability to influence, collaborate, and be adaptable within cross-functional teams and internal clients
• Experience with online projects (website, digital channels, analytics and related tools) and offline projects (e.g.: events, print collateral, print catalogs)
• Broad knowledge of the process relating to creative development; print and digital media; and other marketing tactics in order to effectively manage resources, time and budgets
• Ability to identify and understand the dependencies within marketing, and to think out-of-the box, and drive creative project management solutions
• Strategic and critical thinker with excellent written and oral communication skills

WORKING CONDITIONS
PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Operating a computer or other office devices for the majority of the workday
• May occasionally need to move packages up to 10 pounds such as office supplies or equipment
• Must be able to communicate with others in person, over the phone, and in writing.
• Must be able to understand and effectively exchange accurate information with others such as coworkers, customers and vendors
• Must be able to read and interpret various electronic and written documents.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

• This position is in an office environment in which team members occupy desks in assigned areas or at meeting/collaboration spaces within the building. The building's primary work areas consist of desks, chairs, computers and other office equipment and devices for professional services.
• TRAVEL AND ON-CALL
• Up to 10%