Project Manager, Marketing and Communications
About The Position
The Marketing & Communication Project Manager leads the planning, coordination and execution of high-impact communications initiatives that advance the agency’s mission to drive economic growth across the state. This role ensures strategic alignment, operational efficiency and on-time delivery of integrated communication campaigns, executive communications, stakeholder outreach and cross-agency initiatives. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, high-visibility environment and brings both structure and flexibility to complex, multi-stakeholder projects. This is a critical and strategic operations role within Marketing & Communications.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, public administration, political science, business or related field
- 2-5 years of experience in program management, marketing, communication, public sector or agency environment
- Demonstrated experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives
- Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Experience with project management tools (e.g., Monday, Asana, etc.)
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
- Ability to develop and maintain stakeholder relationships
- Ability to work within a quickly evolving environment
- Ability to work in a deadline and metric driven environment
Responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end execution of integrated communications campaigns, from intake through delivery.
- Develop detailed project plans, timelines and budgets (if applicable).
- Ensure alignment between communications initiatives and agency-wide strategic priorities.
- Identify bottlenecks and proactively drive solutions.
- Serve as the central liaison between the MarComms team, internal clients and external communications partners.
- Facilitate cross-departmental and cross-agency collaboration and accountability.
- Lead project kick-off meetings, status updates and post-project debriefs.
- Own and continuously improve department workflows, intake systems and tracking tools.
- Manage project management software and reporting dashboards.
- Establish clear prioritization frameworks for competing requests.
- Ensure transparency in workload capacity and deadlines.
- Support and maintain appropriate discretion regarding high-visibility initiatives such as major announcements, trade missions, events, legislative communication and economic development campaigns.
- Maintain internal and external resources required for project asset delivery, repository, and archive purposes.
Benefits
- Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
- Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
- Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
- Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match
- Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
- 160 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers
- Up to 16 hours of paid community service leave
- Combined 192 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
- 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
- Education Reimbursement Program
- Group life insurance
- Referral Bonus program
- Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
- Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
- Free Parking for most positions
- Free LinkedIn Learning access
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
