Creative Operations Project Manager

GAF • Parsippany, NJ

1d • $88,000 - $121,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

At GAF, we cover more than buildings. We cover each other. No matter what role, tenure, or track, under this roof you are empowered to be there for your teammates, your customers, and especially your community. Under this roof, we don’t back down from hard work– we support one another in pursuit of something bigger. We define the future while leading the present. And under this roof, we own our opportunities. Becoming the market leader only happens when everyone feels they have the opportunity, and the support, to thrive. We are GAF. And under this roof, we protect what matters most. Job Summary The Creative Operations Project Manager will serve as primary liaison between the Creative Services department and a defined segment of customers (e.g., Commercial Marketing, Partner Programs, etc.). S/He will develop an in-depth knowledge of the relevant department and the products/programs they offer, as well as a basic understanding of competitive equivalents. S/He will work independently to guide the flow of projects from inception to completion to ensure that all Creative Projects are handled in a timely fashion. S/He will advise Creative Services in prioritizing projects based on overall business needs and resource availability. As needed, the Creative Operations Project Manager will negotiate project acceptance / prioritization with VPs during monthly and quarterly planning processes. The Creative Operations Project Manager will lead integrated marketing projects/campaigns. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: cross-functional strategy sessions, creative brief consulting, campaign planning, and internal creative development meetings. S/He will be the primary resource for colleagues and will be required to explain difficult concepts or sensitive information. When conflict arises during strategy or execution phases, s/he will exercise influencing skills and work to build consensus. S/He will also facilitate intra-departmental communication / cooperation as needed and keep the Senior Account Manager apprised of the status of assigned projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent related work experience
• Three or more years of related work experience in Marketing.
• Agency experience or experience working in a Creative Services capacity is highly
• Advanced experience working in a team-oriented collaborative environment
• This position is based in our Parsippany, NJ corporate headquarters which currently operates on a hybrid in-office schedule. Though employees are welcome to work in our office on Friday, this position must be performed in-office on Monday through Thursday, with the option to work remotely from the employee's home office on Friday.
• Intermediate knowledge of project management tools or packages
• Advanced ability to adapt and respond to changes in environment and priorities
• Advanced ability to elicit cooperation from senior management and other departments as necessary
• Advanced knowledge of the company’s products, services, markets, and customers, and its overall approach to marketing its product/services at a strategic level
• Advanced understanding of the company's strategic and tactical marketing objectives
• Must possess advanced writing and communication skills
• Must be friendly, sociable, and able to build strong and positive relationships
• Must be incredibly organized and able to manage many details
• Intermediate knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite

Nice To Haves

• Previous background in managing creative projects preferred

Responsibilities

• Monitor, oversee, and facilitate the flow of ongoing projects through the Creative Services department to ensure that they stay on schedule and are delivered on time.
• Participate in the planning process, including (but not limited to): weekly standups, monthly prioritization, and quarterly planning meetings.
• Work to build consensus.
• Facilitate intra-departmental activities to meet customer demands.

Benefits

• We offer a wide range of health insurance options that include medical, dental, and vision for you and your family.
• Our Family-Building benefits support the many different journeys to fertility and parenthood.
• Our robust 401K plan includes an employer match contribution with your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions.
• Other exciting programs and perks are available to help employees achieve work-life balance, including (but not limited to) a wellness program, free financial coaching, a referral program, and product rebates when purchased for an employee’s primary residence.
• Professional growth and development are very important to us! We offer internal training programs and courses, as well as a generous tuition reimbursement program.
• We're committed to fostering a culture that reflects our values to connect, empower, evolve, and inspire. We offer many opportunities for employees to connect with one another, including through our Employee Resource Groups who focus on education and allyship for all of our employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level