Project Manager

Taylor Communications•New York, NY

About The Position

JMD Creative is seeking a Project Manager to join its Account Management team, reporting to the Head of Accounts. The role drives the execution of brand initiatives, product launches, marketing campaigns, and creative development projects. It serves as a central coordination point for internal teams, clients, and external partners, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with brand objectives. The position is suited to a highly organized, proactive person who can bring order to complexity, keep people accountable without becoming a bottleneck, and grow toward greater strategic responsibility in a creative agency. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship. The anticipated annual salary range is $70,000–$80,000. The actual base salary may depend on qualifications, relevant experience, skills, education, certifications or licenses, and location. The stated salary range is one component of Taylor Corporation’s total compensation and benefits package. The employer may change or assign other duties to the position. JMD Creative and Taylor Corporation, including partners and affiliates, are equal opportunity employers.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, Project Management, or a related field.
4–8 years of experience in Account Management or Project Management.
Proven ability to manage multiple projects at once in a fast-paced environment.
Strong organization, planning, prioritization, and time management skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Authorization to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a creative agency or in brand marketing, product development, consumer goods, beauty, or retail.

Responsibilities

Manage brand projects from concept through execution, including product launches, packaging updates, campaigns, digital content, and retail and merchandising programs.
Write project proposals, including scope, timelines, and costs.
Build and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, and launch calendars.
Manage workflows and approval processes to ensure projects are delivered on time.
Identify risks, dependencies, and potential delays early, and propose solutions to stakeholders and leadership.
Track project status and provide clear, concise updates to stakeholders and leadership.
Serve as the primary contact for client teams across Marketing, Creative, Product Development, Packaging, Sales, and Operations, as well as vendors and agency partners.
Run project meetings, document action items, and follow up on next steps.
Partner with Creative and Packaging to keep brand assets consistent, on brand, and on time.
Establish and maintain project management tools, trackers, and reporting systems.
Drive process improvements that make communication and execution more efficient.
Organize project documentation, assets, and approvals.
Manage project budgets, vendor coordination, and purchase orders.