Creative Services Project Manager I, II, III, or Senior

Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association•Westminster, CO

14d•Hybrid

About The Position

Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association is seeking a highly organized and strategic Creative Services Project Manager to lead the delivery of complex marketing and communications initiatives that serve its cooperative members across Colorado, New Mexico, Wyoming, and Nebraska. This role will be central in managing the Workfront project management system, creating a streamlined intake and execution process for marketing and communications requests. The ideal candidate will bring mid-senior-level project management expertise, a deep understanding of integrated marketing, and a passion for serving the member cooperatives that power the region. As a power supplier owned by the electric cooperatives it serves, Tri-State’s work is member-focused, purpose-driven, and community-oriented. This role supports that mission by ensuring the efficient, strategic execution of campaigns and initiatives across internal teams and member-facing efforts. There is one position available and the position will be filled at one of four job grade levels: Creative Services Project Manager I, job grade 6; Creative Services Project Manager II, job grade 7, Creative Services Project Manager III, job grade 8; or Senior Creative Services Project Manager, job grade 9. This decision will be based on the qualifications and experience of the candidate selected, and Tri-State business needs at the time of hire.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or related field
PMP certification preferred but not required
Eight (8) or more years of experience in marketing or communications project management, preferably in-house or within the utility/energy sector.
Proven success managing large-scale, cross-functional campaigns and communications programs.
Hands-on experience with Workfront (or similar tools) for project management, resource planning, and reporting.
Strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills.
Ability to navigate a member-focused, mission-driven environment and balance competing priorities.
Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Canva and Brandfolder
Ability and willingness to travel up to 20%, including overnight travel.

Responsibilities

Lead the full lifecycle of member-facing and internal Brand Communications and Creative Services projects, from planning to execution to evaluation.
Design and implement a Workfront-based intake, workflow, and reporting system to manage all marketing and communications projects.
Create, coordinate and manage detailed project plans, schedules, meetings and resource allocations.
Ensure that all campaigns, creative work, and deliverables meet objectives, brand standards, and deadlines.
Identify project risks and issues early and recommend solutions to keep initiatives on track.
Collaborate closely with the Communications and Creative Services, Energy Services and Member Engagement and Member Services teams to support the launch and execution of member programs and outreach campaigns.
Coordinate development of collateral, digital assets, video content, and event support with internal and external partners.
Align campaign tactics with cooperative goals and member needs, ensuring message consistency across platforms.
Track and analyze KPIs and campaign performance data to drive continuous improvement.
Serve as the primary point of contact for project stakeholders across Tri-State and member systems.
Lead project meetings, including kickoffs, status updates, and post-mortems, fostering transparency and accountability.
Communicate clearly and effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences.
Foster strong working relationships across internal departments and with external vendors.
Develop scalable project management processes using Workfront, ensuring clear intake protocols, prioritization, and tracking.
Standardize workflows, timelines, and reporting tools to improve efficiency and visibility.
Support change management and team training as the Workfront system is implemented.

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Tuition Reimbursement
Flexible Work Schedules including compressed work week and telecommuting opportunities to work remotely up to 40%
Life Insurance
401K
Long Term Disability (LTD)
Short Term Disability (STD)
Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
Paid Leave Benefits