Project Manager (Creative) - B

Mindlance•Abbott Park, IL

About The Position

The Associate Creative Project Manager helps instill the corporate brand by leading cross-functional creative teams in delivering multi-channel creative solutions. The role is part of the Creative team within Global Marketing and External Affairs and supports Division strategies and business objectives through project stewardship and leadership. The Junior Project Manager scope described in the posting covers low- to medium-complexity projects (Tier 3 and Tier 2), with multiple projects managed under the direction and guidance of mid- and senior-level roles. The position also supports continuous improvement in project management practices. The role requires coordinating creative campaigns and content with strategists, creative directors, writers, designers, business partners, internal teams, external partners, and Operations. The project manager documents plans and project activity, manages scope, timing, budgets, risks, and metrics, and helps ensure projects align with strategic goals and brand values.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, business, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training.
Minimum 3 years of experience.
Creative agency or related industry experience is required.
Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
Cross-functional collaboration skills, including work with strategists, creative directors, writers, and designers.
Project documentation and project management software skills.
Ability to identify risks and escalate issues.
Budget management, forecasting, tracking, and metrics skills.
Stakeholder and partnership-building skills.

Nice To Haves

PMP certification or a similar certification is encouraged.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage multiple creative projects simultaneously, ensuring delivery on time, within scope, and within budget.
Participate at a proficient project management level to understand team processes and share findings and feedback that support continuous improvement.
Document project plans in project management software and keep project documentation complete, accurate, and up to date.
Proactively identify and manage project opportunities, issues, and risks, escalating issues to leadership in a timely manner.
Collaborate with strategists, creative directors, writers, and designers to develop strategically driven creative campaigns and content that attracts, engages, and activates target audiences and supports share of voice and brand awareness metrics.
Serve as a central point of contact and build and maintain strategic partnerships with business partners, internal teams, and external partners.
Under Senior Project Manager direction, partner with Operations to execute scope changes, complete project close-out processes, and communicate lessons learned.
Under Senior Project Manager and Operations direction, provide forecasting, tracking, expenditures, and metrics.
Influence ideas that reinforce brand values and use critical thinking to connect and align adjacent bodies of work.
Recognize and celebrate achievements within project teams and the organization, acknowledging others for their accomplishments and efforts.