Marketing Project Manager

United Way of America•Alexandria, VA

33d•$120,000 - $125,000•Hybrid

About The Position

As the Marketing Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing and optimizing operations, project management and delivering key insights for the Marketing & Communications Team. This role will focus on building and tracking consistent, coordinated processes across the team that connect strategy and execution to make us more efficient and successful (includes expertise in project management systems, project intake and triage processes, resource management and planning). Your experience in project management, combined with your strategic mindset, organizational agility, and operational prowess, will be instrumental in helping United Way meet its strategic priorities to drive measurable results. Reporting to the Executive Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer, this person will partner with cross-functional teams including global brand marketing, global network communications, creative services, PR, social media, digital, and events, to help drive United Way Worldwide's mission to improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of communities around the world.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in marketing, business administration, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
Must have 10+ years of working experience in marketing with at least 5 of those years being in marketing communications operations
Must have project management experience, to include leading and triaging marketing projects/campaigns in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
Must have experience using Smartsheet
Knowledge of automation and database management concepts and best practices.
Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of marketing communications best practices and multiple channel execution as well as prior proven experience of successful management of large-scale teams and programs, including proficiency in offline channels and programs.
Self-starter who is able to and eager to learn quickly with a good head for proactive problem solving, while able to adhere to standard operational procedures and deadlines.
Ability to work in fast pace and high-growth environment with tight deadlines and shifting priorities and be willing to "roll-up your sleeves" to drive organizational change.
Ability to inspire and move a cross-functional team in a unified direction and with a unified vision.
Must be well-organized.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Act as curator for the marketing and communications team, managing incoming projects and campaign requests by gathering requirements and resources needed for completion.
Assess the team's capability and bandwidth to support requested projects
Drive the planning process by leading project launch process through the execution of deliverables, including development of production schedules, timelines, approvals, etc; utilize dynamic project management skills to track, triage and deliver critical departmental projects.
Identify implement and manage marketing communications efficiency tools and processes including project management and resource management.
Oversee traffic coordination for Creative Studio Team (graphic design team)
Manage relationships with external vendors and assigned agencies, ensuring the delivery of high-quality services and solutions.
Measure project performance and identify opportunities for improvement
Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies, recommending approaches to enhance department operations.