Project Manager, Marketing (Contract Talent)

Robert Half•San Ramon, CA

16h

About The Position

Robert Half is hiring a Project Manager, Marketing (Contract Talent) to join its Marketing department. The role supports Global Portfolio Management efforts to plan, manage, and execute marketing projects and programs. It leads project and program kick-offs, pre-planning activities, and ongoing delivery using project and productivity tools and systems. The role operates in a highly matrixed environment, collaborating with cross-functional teams while adapting to evolving project management frameworks and processes. The Project Manager supports portfolio management, develops plans and budgets, monitors delivery and data quality, and provides strategic recommendations to marketing management. The role also guides teams in Agile and Scrum practices, facilitates decision-making and conflict resolution, and may serve as a ScrumLead for teams practicing Scrum. It documents business and technical requirements, maintains process workflows and system documentation, and connects business objectives with technical execution. Success requires strong stakeholder collaboration, adaptability, ownership, integrity, and accountability. This is a contract talent position with a typical hourly pay rate of $37.02–$54.81, negotiable based on experience and location. Benefits available to contract/temporary professionals include medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance, plus eligibility to enroll in Robert Half’s 401(k) plan. Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business or a technical discipline.
Proven track record of leading project planning for a large organization.
5–7 years of marketing experience.
5–7 years of project leadership and/or project management experience.
At least one year of experience serving in a ScrumLead role for a software development team practicing Scrum principles.
Exceptional project and program management skills.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to think critically and strategically and connect complex information.
Results-oriented mindset, urgency, and personal motivation.
Ability to adapt and remain effective in ambiguous environments.
Excellent collaboration, communication, and facilitation skills.
Strong conflict resolution and situational awareness capabilities.
Ability to influence, empower teams, and increase transparency.
Familiarity with Agile frameworks, including Scrum, Kanban, XP, Crystal, and FDD.
Knowledge of Scrum techniques such as burndown methodologies, retrospectives, and defect handling.

Nice To Haves

Experience with project management tools.

Responsibilities

Support Global Portfolio Management efforts.
Lead and manage project and program kick-offs and pre-project or pre-program planning activities.
Manage project- and program-related work in project management tools.
Develop project plans, timelines, resource plans, and budgets to support critical milestones, outcomes, and results.
Coordinate plans with other enterprise planning functions.
Identify and analyze strategic alternatives and provide recommendations to marketing management.
Ensure process consistency, data integrity, and decision quality for portfolio management.
Guide project teams on Agile and Scrum practices and values.
Facilitate team discussions, decision-making, and conflict resolution.
Support teams in self-organizing to address gaps within Agile and Scrum frameworks.
Apply multiple project management methodologies, including Agile and Waterfall.
Serve in a ScrumLead capacity as required for teams practicing Scrum principles.
Understand and document business and technical processes and requirements.
Develop and maintain process workflows and system documentation.
Connect business objectives with technical execution.
Manage stakeholders effectively and collaborate across a matrixed environment.
Adapt to change, ambiguity, and a fast-paced, evolving environment.
Demonstrate ownership, integrity, and accountability.