Creative Project Manager

Affinitiv • Chicago, IL

12h • Remote

About The Position

Affinitiv is the largest provider of end-to-end, data-driven marketing and software solutions exclusively focused on the automotive customer lifecycle. Backed by 20+ years of automotive and marketing expertise, we pride ourselves on being the go-to experts in the industry. Not only do we work with over 6,500 dealerships and every major manufacturer in the country, we’re well-versed in OEM standards and the intricacies of a dealership or group’s local business.
We are seeking a professional who organizes, plans, and executes projects while working within restraints like budgets and schedules. The Creative Project Manager oversees leading teams, defining goals, communicating with stakeholders, and seeing all marketing projects through to their closure. Organization and follow-through are a big part of this position; from creating an accurate timeline of a project completion to ensuring tasks are finished within the confines of the assignment.

Requirements

• Excellent leadership and teamwork skills
• Excellent communication, planning, time-management, and follow-through skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Proven working experience in project management
• Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills
• Experience with project management software tools

Nice To Haves

• Project Management Certification a plus
• Marketing/Advertising Agency experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Manage detailed planning and intake of scope for all Marketing project requests
• Management of all project organization and setup including dealer group setup, building lists and queries, etc.
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation
• Develop detailed project plans to monitor and track progress of all marketing projects
• Ensure all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and budget
• Delegating and routing tasks on the project to employees best positioned to execute
• Making effective decisions when presented with multiple options for how to progress with a project
• Serving as a point of contact for team members to ensure team actions remain on strategy
• Communicating with account teams and stakeholders to keep project aligned with goals
• Adjusting schedules and milestones on marketing projects as needed
• Coordinating reviews throughout a project’s lifecycle
• Leading daily huddles to inform team members on priorities
• All project task trafficking
• Submitting project deliverables
• All other duties assigned

Benefits

• At Affinitiv, we have the best of both worlds. Our team members have embraced remote work and our Work from Here program allows for remote working and the utmost flexibility while keeping in person collaborating thriving in a safe work environment.
• Our Work from Here approach gives team members a choice to work on campus or remote, leaders can hold in person or virtual team meetings to collaborate and cultivate relationships.
• Affinitiv knows you have interests outside of work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision and 401K effective day 1 just to name a few.
• We also offer generous PTO so you can enjoy off time with family and friends.
• At Affinitiv, we celebrate diversity, equality, and an inclusive environment.
• Affinitiv is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are extended to all employees and applicants for employment. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
• All aspects of employment are decided on the basis of qualifications, competence, merit, and business needs. Affinitiv is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed