Project Manager, Global Advertising & Paid Media, Associate

Blackstone • New York, NY

64d • $100,000 - $135,000

About The Position

Blackstone is seeking a highly organized and proactive Project Manager to oversee the planning, execution, and optimization of global advertising and paid media initiatives across the US, Japan, and international markets. This role will support creative, media, and regional marketing teams, ensuring campaigns are delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest creative and operational standards. The ideal candidate will bring a blend of project management expertise, cross-cultural communication skills, and a deep understanding of creative and media workflows. This individual will own the end-to-end process for paid media campaigns, from initial briefing through post-campaign analysis, driving alignment between strategy and execution while fostering collaboration across internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience in project management, advertising, marketing, or media, preferably in a global or multi-market environment.
• Strong organizational and time management skills; proven ability to manage multiple complex projects in a fast-paced setting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with experience collaborating across cultures and time zones.
• Demonstrated ability to anticipate needs, solve problems, and drive projects to completion.
• Familiarity with creative production processes, digital media channels, and campaign measurement methodologies.
• Experience managing external agencies and vendors, with a focus on operational efficiency and quality control.
• Proficiency in project management tools and platforms; ability to adapt workflows to meet diverse regional requirements.

Responsibilities

• Own the global campaign workflow for advertising and paid media initiatives, ensuring seamless coordination across US, Japan, and international regions.
• Partner with creative, media, and regional marketing teams to develop integrated project plans, aligning timelines, deliverables, and budgets.
• Serve as the primary day-to-day contact for agency partners, providing clear direction, managing expectations, and ensuring deliverables meet brand and quality standards.
• Lead recurring status meetings, track milestones, and proactively identify and resolve risks or bottlenecks.
• Identify process gaps, inefficiencies, and workflow breaks across markets; design and implement enhancements to improve speed, quality, and collaboration, enabling teams to consistently meet or exceed delivery timelines.
• Support RFP processes as necessary for selecting a new digital agency, including requirements gathering, vendor evaluation, contract negotiation and onboarding.
• Oversee campaign operations including budget management, invoicing, vendor coordination, and compliance with regional regulations.
• Facilitate cross-market alignment to ensure consistent brand messaging and creative execution across geographies.
• Collaborate with the Marketing Insights team to capture, analyze, and report campaign performance, translating learnings into actionable process improvements.
• Maintain detailed documentation of workflows, best practices, and campaign outcomes to support continuous optimization.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, and FSA benefits.
• Paid time off.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Discretionary bonuses.
• Equity and other incentive compensation at Blackstone’s sole discretion.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees