Marketing Project Manager

Lincoln International•Chicago, IL

9d•$100,000 - $115,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We are trusted investment banking advisors to business owners and senior executives of leading private equity firms and public and privately held companies around the world. Our services include mergers and acquisitions advisory, private funds and capital markets advisory, and valuation and fairness opinions. As one tightly integrated team of more than 1,000 professionals across 15 countries, we offer an unmatched perspective on the global private capital markets, backed by superb execution and a deep commitment to client success. With extensive industry knowledge and relationships, timely market intelligence and strategic insights, we forge deep, productive client relationships that endure for decades. Learn more at www.lincolninternational.com . At Lincoln International, we know that the success of our global organization is a direct outcome of the strength of our people. We encourage diversity of thought and create talent density by attracting, retaining and engaging high performers from all demographics, backgrounds and perspectives. We value diversity, equity and inclusion as a catalyst to foster innovation and creative problem solving, access the best candidates and adapt to a highly dynamic, competitive environment. We know that employing a diverse team and valuing the unique perspectives of our people allows us to better understand and serve the needs of our clients. Lincoln International is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We encourage you to read more about our commitment to diversity and Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) efforts . Lincoln International follows a hybrid work structure with an emphasis on in office collaboration. Our employees work in our offices Monday through Thursday each week, with the option to work remotely or from the office on Fridays. Duties & Responsibilities: Lincoln International is seeking a Marketing Project Manager to strengthen collaboration, insight, and cohesion across our global marketing team. As the team evolves into three core sub-functions—Digital & Analytics, Brand & Content, and Events—this role will serve as an important piece of the connective tissue ensuring strategies and campaigns work together seamlessly to drive measurable business impact and a unified client experience. This individual will help ensure that every initiative—whether a thought leadership launch, client event, or digital campaign—is connected to each other and broader firm objectives and reaches the right audience at the right time. In addition to coordinating across teams, this person will bring an analytical lens to evaluate the ROI and effectiveness of marketing initiatives, identify opportunities for improvement, and help direct resources toward the highest-impact activities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field.
7–10 years of professional experience in marketing coordination, project management, or integrated campaign management, ideally within a professional services or B2B environment.
Strong understanding of integrated marketing principles, campaign planning, and marketing analytics.
Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects, balancing deadlines and stakeholders.
Experience working with project management tools (e.g., Monday.com, Smartsheet) and marketing platforms (e.g., Salesforce Marketing Cloud, CRM systems).
Strong analytical mindset with demonstrated ability to interpret marketing data and provide actionable insights.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; confident interfacing with senior business leaders.
Experience working in global or matrixed teams preferred.

Nice To Haves

Strategic and operational connector who naturally identifies intersections between initiatives and stakeholders.
Analytical thinker who pairs creativity with data to measure success and optimize results.
Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
Strong communicator who builds trust and alignment across functions.
Curious, proactive, and energized by bringing structure and insight to dynamic environments.
Adept at balancing strategic priorities with hands-on execution.

Responsibilities

Cross-Functional Integration Serve as the primary connector across marketing sub-functions (Digital & Analytics, Brand & Content, and Events) to ensure alignment and maximize impact.
Partner with Directors of Marketing to plan, sequence, and integrate campaigns around key business priorities and client touchpoints.
Coordinate across sector and product teams to link events, content, and outreach—for example, ensuring that event themes are supported by relevant pre- and post-event content and targeted communications.
Support the creation of integrated marketing plans that bring together content, digital, and event strategies under unified firm-wide themes.
Track marketing activities across functions to identify opportunities for reuse, amplification, stronger integration and sharing of best practices across industry and product teams.
Project & Campaign Management Support the management of timelines, deliverables, and dependencies for major marketing initiatives, ensuring on-time, on-budget, and high-quality execution.
Partner with internal teams and external vendors to ensure effective campaign execution and measurable performance.
Maintain shared visibility through centralized calendars, dashboards, and project tracking tools (e.g., Monday.com).
Develop clear project briefs capturing objectives, audience, key messages, and performance metrics for each initiative.
Analytics & Performance Insights Partner with the Digital & Analytics team to assess the performance of marketing campaigns, events, and content against defined KPIs (e.g., invite rates, attendance rates, engagement, lead generation, conversion, ROI).
Leverage analytics dashboards and reports to identify what’s working and where improvements can be made.
Present findings and insights to marketing leadership and key stakeholders to inform future strategies and prioritization.
Support a culture of data-driven decision-making within the marketing team, ensuring creative ideas are paired with measurable outcomes.
Operational Support & Process Improvement Support Directors of Marketing in optimizing workflows and processes to improve collaboration, transparency, and consistency across teams.
Maintain the master marketing calendar and facilitate regular cross-team updates.
Help identify and implement enhancements to marketing systems and tools that improve team efficiency and integration.
Lead post-initiative reviews to capture lessons learned, performance data, and best practices.
Collaboration & Communication Facilitate regular marketing huddles, campaign check-ins, and cross-functional planning sessions.
Partner with leaders in sector, product, and regional teams to ensure alignment on marketing activities and priorities.
Provide clear and consistent communication on project progress, challenges, and successes to marketing leadership and firm stakeholders.