Temporary Project Manager, Creative

Your Responsibilities:

• Execute creative projects from the start to finish – delivering stellar creative both on-time and aligned with the campaign strategy. Create and manage project scheduling, budgeting and securing creative resources
• Clearly communicate project/delivery risks to manager and teams
• Lead bi-weekly traffic/project status sessions to expedite and assign incoming work requests and ensure in-progress work is tracking in line with calendar
• Champion, drive and enforce compliance with our work intake and management tools.
• Work with business owners to gather complete project information and requirements prior to kickoff
• Monitor and assign individual responsibilities and enforce accountability of tasks and deadlines
• Maintain standard project management documentation and metrics with limited direction
• Work directly with internal business partners and external vendors (such as printers, photographers, designers, copywriters, etc.)
• Manage risks for the duration of each project, actively tracking risks and working with project team to ensure risk mitigation plans are in place and activated if necessary.
• Resolve any issues and solve problems throughout the project life cycle
• Build relationships and nurture positive, collaborative working relationships with internal and external colleagues
• Continually improve upon project management process and provide recommendations to management
• Contribute to a team culture committed to improving creative output and serving as voice of the runner, heart of the brand

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, or related preferred OR equivalent combination of education and work experience
• 3+ years creative project management experience
• Experience at a creative agency or with an in-house creative team preferred
• Strong knowledge of best practices for creative development workflow, marketing campaigns, and production
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong organizational skills with a proven ability to get things done
• Sound judgment and effective prioritization skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills that inspire and build trust resulting in effective working relationships across the company
• Working knowledge of Excel, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Acrobat and expertise with project management software tools and software.
• Embraces and lives the Brooks values!