Project Management Manager

The TJX Companies, Inc.•Framingham, MA

59d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Marketing Project Manager leads a team of Supervisors and Specialists in managing marketing project timelines and tasks for all domestic brands. This role ensures projects align with shifting priorities and business strategies, supervising the development, planning, and quality assurance of all marketing deliverables across print, digital, social, video and e-commerce platforms. The Manager mitigates risks, accelerates market speed, while focusing on career development and growth to build a committed team.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Advertising, Public Relations or Communications or equivalent job experience
7+ years related experience in Project Management
Minimum of 5 years of supervisory/management experience
Solid understanding of core marketing and advertising principles
Demonstrates a proactive approach by finding opportunities for enhancements and supports continuous improvement
Ability to collaborate with internal teams to deliver printed material that is consistent with the agreed upon strategy and in accordance with the brand guidelines
High-functioning negotiation and conflict management skills in a creative environment
Understanding of cost, timeline, and resource requirements to deliver projects aligned with business needs
Ability to efficiently assess team time and resource needs to optimize productivity
Provide ambitious stretch assignments and tasks with a strong awareness of employee's strengths, growth areas and development needs
Strong written and verbal communication skills to support staff and senior management

Responsibilities

Lead the distribution of work among staff to allow appropriate resources to handle the volume of work evenly and according to skill level
Ensure appropriate project schedules are created, and the team is managing projects through the established marketing workflow
Manage, maintain and supervise training and development for employees on technical and procedural process and standards
Ability to work in the gray and manage situations where the solution isn't always clear; be comfortable in a constantly evolving marketing environment where it's vital to lead through ambiguity and uncertainty
Identify methods to streamline workflow processes that supports current and future business needs
Proactively meet with marketing partners to stay informed about strategies, business plans, brand direction, and needs; translate these needs into actionable items
Mentor team on performance and professional development; prepare & conduct performance appraisals, interviews, and disciplinary actions, as needed; empower team to achieve the highest levels of efficiency and productivity
Understanding of the off-price business model and its influence on both operational strategy and company culture
Work with manager to identify skill and capability gaps, establish best practices, improve process, and manage workload
Any special projects/executional workload as assigned to support business demands