Associate Project Manager, Creative Design

This is Energizer Holdings, Inc.Energizer Holdings responsibly creates products to make lives easier and more enjoyable. To do this, we lean into our culture as an organization – we win together, while serving each other, with a willingness to act boldly, all while doing right. Our colleagues hail from all backgrounds, nationalities and walks of life, but our shared mission and purpose make us one team. Because we’re a global organization, you will always have opportunities to learn, grow and develop in your career. We support flexible working arrangements wherever possible.Position SummaryEnergizer Holdings is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead in-house creative projects supporting key marketing initiatives, new products and innovations through branded creative work including packaging, consumer communications, in-store, digital, and eCommerce solutions.We are looking for someone who is organized with persuasive communication skills, capable of collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time and complete. Having a proactive and self-starting nature is essential for success, and this person must be capable of working within a marketing-led organization as priorities will be driven by brand marketing strategy.This person’s main role will be to support the Global category brand marketing and creative teams by leading the strategic intake of creative projects within the in-house Creative Design team, drive client relationships, and manage execution of creative work through completion. Project scope will vary widely from large, long-lead, cross-functional product launches to fast, tight-turn requests.Responsibilities will include the intake and review of project briefs, defining project deliverables and go-to-market timelines, resource management, and leading internal and external meetings with project stakeholders. This colleague will also support process improvement to continuously improve efficiencies as well as cost savings without sacrificing quality.ResponsibilitiesOversee workflow of projects through Creative Design team to ensure efficiency and high-quality deliverablesManage the intake of creative requests, including eCommerce and new packaging development along with development of designs and artwork for new products in line with global designs and guidelinesServe as point of contact, providing the day-to-day administration, coordination, and tracking of projects and deliverables and related communication to ensure progressCultivate and maintain strong relationships with Marketing leads to support business objectives across all creative projectsReview and approve client requests and project briefs, identify and address gaps, and establish and manage timing for all team assignmentsAssess bandwidth of designers and provide regular oversight of creative resource allocationWith broad input, define and document best practices for project tools, templates, and workflowsField, evaluate, and quickly respond to requests by defining project resource requirements and negotiating assignments with functional managersEnsure clear prioritization of work across project stakeholdersDevelop detailed project plans to track progress and oversee projects of all sizes and budgets from concept to completionEnsure project feasibility and manage changes in project scope, schedule, and costsManage and resolve questions within project briefs at the project outset to ensure alignment across all stakeholders before project work beginsCommunicate with stakeholders at all levels to lead kickoff meetings, project reviews, and ongoing project updatesManage all aspects of creative production from project inception to completionServe as primary point of contact for business units, managing all project requests and communicationWork with all levels of internal business partners to answer project questions and manage expectations including communicating process changes or activities that could impact deliverables and timingNavigate internal organizational structure to successfully meet business needs and project completionServe as liaison between internal business partners, internal creative agency, as well as external agenciesIdentify risks and develop contingency plans to meet original commitmentWhat we are looking for5-10 years’ experience as a Project Manager, ideally leading teams and projects in an Agency or in-house creative team environmentStrong understanding of creative process, including print production, digital / eCommerce syndication, and/or product packaging developmentSolid track record managing product, category, or brand projects in consumer goods industryExcellent collaboration working effectively in a cross-functional matrix organizationStrong understanding of packaging and print workflow processes, scheduling, and traffickingStrong customer service skills with a proven ability to deal directly with a variety of clients, needs, and competing prioritiesPossess an expert knowledge of traditional creative deliverables, capabilities and processesProficient in Workfront, or similar project management softwareProficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)Continuous improvement mindsetWorks well independently and within a teamCritical, creative thinkerExcellent communication and organizational skillsAttention to detail, with analytical problem-solving mindsetEffective negotiation and conflict management skillsProduct development experience in packaging would be valuableAccount management experience is a plusPotential for people-leadership in the futureCome join us!Energizer is an equal opportunity employer, and we prohibit discrimination based on age, color, disability, marital or parental status, veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.Total Rewards PackageThe salary range for this position is USD $89,000.00/Yr. - USD $107,000.00/Yr.Actual base salary offered to a candidate may vary based upon factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location.Bonus: This position is bonus eligible.Energizer strives to create a supportive work environment centered around colleagues’ professional and personal well-being. Our total rewards package provides comprehensive benefits to attract, retain, and protect our colleagues – including health and welfare insurance, parental leave, paid time off, and retirement savings plans.