Marketing and Communications Project Manager

Carlow University•Pittsburgh, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Carlow University is currently accepting applications for our Project Manager role within the Marketing and Communications Department. The Marketing and Communications Project Manager drives complex, cross-functional marketing campaigns from conception to execution, serving as the operational backbone for brand, growth, and digital initiatives. Ensure campaigns launch on time and within budget, improving efficiency, managing project lifecycles, and fostering alignment among stakeholders.

Requirements

5-7+ years in marketing operations, project management, or a similar role, often with 3+ years in a senior or leadership position.
Expert proficiency in project management software (e.g., Asana, Basecamp, Workfront) and Microsoft Office/Google Workspace.
Strong understanding of digital marketing principles, CRM, SEO, AI and brand strategies.
Exceptional organizational abilities, ability to navigate ambiguity, strong communication, and proactive problem-solving.

Nice To Haves

Agency experience a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead large-scale, integrated marketing campaigns and oversee the full project lifecycle, including launch planning and post-campaign analysis.
Act as a central point of contact between Brand, Growth/Performance Marketing, Creative, Analytics, and program teams to ensure alignment.
Audit existing processes to implement efficiencies, standardizing workflows, templates, and project management tools (e.g., Asana, Workfront, Basecamp, Agentic tools).
Communicate project status, risks, and performance metrics to executive leadership; manage external agencies and vendor relationships.
Track project spending and resource capacity to ensure optimal utilization and ROI.