Creative Strategies Project Manager

Life.Church • Edmond, OK

9d

About The Position

The Creative Strategies Project Manager is primarily responsible for managing projects for the team by setting timelines and deliverables while managing internal and external resources to achieve project success. This role will also track and utilize key metrics to ensure goals are being achieved while providing ongoing communication to project stakeholders.

At Life.Church, we exist to lead people to become fully devoted followers of Christ. It’s been our mission since 1996 and has guided us every day. Leading people isn’t just an expectation; it’s a necessity. It’s a cornerstone of our culture. That's why we’re always seeking leaders—leaders like you—to bring your skills to life. We are one church meeting in multiple locations, and we want to help you become the person God made you to be.

The Creative Media Group consists of six individual teams—Content Development, Graphic Design & Photography, Global Arts, Production, Filmmaking, and Creative Strategies. These teams work closely and collaboratively to ensure every ministry at Life.Church has the creative resources they need to thrive. We know a brand is about more than colors and logos; it’s about building trust. That's why we are a laser-focused ministry that uses our creative gifts to lead people to become fully devoted followers of Christ.

This role supports the team’s direction, initiatives, and ministry efforts to achieve outcomes that further Life.Church’s mission and reach people for Christ.

Requirements

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills to foster relationships and partnerships.
• Ability to self-motivate, make independent decisions, and solve problems.
• Maintain flexibility and initiate the creation of new processes and project strategies.
• Ability to manage conflict and differing opinions while maintaining composure.
• Strong leadership skills and understanding of developing and guiding others.
• Ability to take a great vision and turn it into reality through strategic execution.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• 1-3 years of related work experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate budget and timeline estimates are created for projects, and that expectation is cast to all.
• Manage stakeholders' expectations while providing regular updates on project milestones and timelines.
• Schedule and attend team briefs, debriefs, brainstorming sessions, script thrashings/readings, etc.
• Maintain strong contracts or relationships, ensuring proper communication.
• Ensure proper organization and scheduling of new tasks, project timelines, and updates in Workfront.
• Evaluate the project management process to make improvements for next time.
• Track and evaluate key metrics for teams to ensure milestones and deliverables are met.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure issues are resolved in a timely manner, having clarifying conversations when needed.

Benefits

• Paid parental leave, including maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.
• Generous employer-paid leave for the use of vacation, sick time, and other qualifying reasons.
• Innovative and comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance that provides team members with useful resources and savings to navigate their holistic health.
• Life insurance policy provided for all staff members at 2x annual salary at no cost. Additional life insurance coverage is available to purchase.
• Short-Term and Long-Term disability is covered at 100% for full-time qualified staff members.
• Comprehensive wellness and mental health benefits allow staff to proactively invest in their physical and emotional health.
• Generous 401(k) retirement plan allowing a team member to have up to 12.5% (including employee contribution, employer match, and employer discretionary contribution) contributed into their account in their first year. It doesn’t stop there—the more years on staff, the greater the investment!
• $160 annually in development dollars for team members to invest in their professional growth.
• Casual dress and work environment.
• Flexible work schedule.
• And much more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED