Project Management - Project Manager - General - Lead

Dice is the leading career destination for tech experts at every stage of their careers. Our client, Apex Systems, is seeking the following. Apply via Dice today!Job#: 3034529Job Description:Job Description: Brand Creative Project ManagerPosition Summary: The Creative Project Manager is responsible for the overall coordination, implementation, and trafficking of creative projects ensuring consistency with client strategy, commitments and goals. An ideal candidate would be able to help guide cross-functional resources for timely project completion and be comfortable presenting to senior leaders and decision makers.Key Responsibilities and Duties:Works with creative team, marketing strategists, and channel managers to deliver projects such as emails, signage, environmental design, direct mail, social, web, display, video, etc.Prioritization: Facilitates new project intakes for resourcing needs by business priorityBuilds out project plans and manages assignments to ensure timely delivery of assetsUtilizes workflow management tool (Workfront) for successful project deliveryBuild timelines and workflowsOwn & Manage marketing roadmapsTrack project progress and ensure timelines kept up to dateProactively problem solve/troubleshoot for teamProvide reporting as necessary for team(s) and leadershipFacilitates team ceremonies such as stand-ups, kickoffs, creative reviews, and retrospectivesImplements and manages project changes and interventions to achieve project outputsProvide direction and support to program team and creative services teamsPartners with Program Manager to understand and improve upon overall team efficiencies, workflows & processesSkills:Comfortable managing a high-volume (20+) of concurrent projects with shifting deadlines/priorities across numerous lines of business simultaneouslyIndependently drives both tactical and strategic initiatives forwardComfort with white space thinking; uses advanced problem solving skills to drive clarityCommunicates with excellent written, presentation and interpersonal skillsRemains calm and resilient when faced with shifting priorities and roadblocksEssential QualificationsBachelor's degree in Business, Management, Finance, Communications or related field or equivalent work experience requiredAt least 4-5 years of direct work experience in Project Management required3+ years experience with in-house creative, or advertising agency, or digital marketing preferred1-2 years experience with Workfront or a similar platform preferred3+ years experience reviewing visual design and written content preferred3+ years experience supporting digital or social channels preferredEEO EmployerApex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at or .Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.