Associate Project Manager, Creative Design

Energizer Holdings•Clayton, MO

12h

About The Position

Energizer Holdings is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead in-house creative projects supporting key marketing initiatives, new products and innovations through branded creative work including packaging, consumer communications, in-store, digital, and eCommerce solutions. We are looking for someone who is organized with persuasive communication skills, capable of collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time and complete. Having a proactive and self-starting nature is essential for success, and this person must be capable of working within a marketing-led organization as priorities will be driven by brand marketing strategy. This person’s main role will be to support the Global category brand marketing and creative teams by leading the strategic intake of creative projects within the in-house Creative Design team, drive client relationships, and manage execution of creative work through completion. Project scope will vary widely from large, long-lead, cross-functional product launches to fast, tight-turn requests. Responsibilities will include the intake and review of project briefs, defining project deliverables and go-to-market timelines, resource management, and leading internal and external meetings with project stakeholders. This colleague will also support process improvement to continuously improve efficiencies as well as cost savings without sacrificing quality.

Requirements

5-10 years’ experience as a Project Manager, ideally leading teams and projects in an Agency or in-house creative team environment
Strong understanding of creative process, including print production, digital / eCommerce syndication, and/or product packaging development
Solid track record managing product, category, or brand projects in consumer goods industry
Excellent collaboration working effectively in a cross-functional matrix organization
Strong understanding of packaging and print workflow processes, scheduling, and trafficking
Strong customer service skills with a proven ability to deal directly with a variety of clients, needs, and competing priorities
Possess an expert knowledge of traditional creative deliverables, capabilities and processes
Proficient in Workfront, or similar project management software
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Continuous improvement mindset
Works well independently and within a team
Critical, creative thinker
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Attention to detail, with analytical problem-solving mindset
Effective negotiation and conflict management skills

Nice To Haves

Product development experience in packaging would be valuable
Account management experience is a plus
Potential for people-leadership in the future

Responsibilities

Oversee workflow of projects through Creative Design team to ensure efficiency and high-quality deliverables
Manage the intake of creative requests, including eCommerce and new packaging development along with development of designs and artwork for new products in line with global designs and guidelines
Serve as point of contact, providing the day-to-day administration, coordination, and tracking of projects and deliverables and related communication to ensure progress
Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with Marketing leads to support business objectives across all creative projects
Review and approve client requests and project briefs, identify and address gaps, and establish and manage timing for all team assignments
Assess bandwidth of designers and provide regular oversight of creative resource allocation
With broad input, define and document best practices for project tools, templates, and workflows
Field, evaluate, and quickly respond to requests by defining project resource requirements and negotiating assignments with functional managers
Ensure clear prioritization of work across project stakeholders
Develop detailed project plans to track progress and oversee projects of all sizes and budgets from concept to completion
Ensure project feasibility and manage changes in project scope, schedule, and costs
Manage and resolve questions within project briefs at the project outset to ensure alignment across all stakeholders before project work begins
Communicate with stakeholders at all levels to lead kickoff meetings, project reviews, and ongoing project updates
Manage all aspects of creative production from project inception to completion
Serve as primary point of contact for business units, managing all project requests and communication
Work with all levels of internal business partners to answer project questions and manage expectations including communicating process changes or activities that could impact deliverables and timing
Navigate internal organizational structure to successfully meet business needs and project completion
Serve as liaison between internal business partners, internal creative agency, as well as external agencies
Identify risks and develop contingency plans to meet original commitment