Project Manager

Overview

We are looking for a Project Manager with Aquent for our Global retail client. This will be a 3-month onsite engagement in San Francisco starting in early October. You’ll be at the heart of a major loyalty program refresh for a Fortune 500 retail giant, driving the creative rollout across both print and digital platforms. This is your chance to orchestrate a project that will touch millions of customers, collaborating with a talented team and making your mark on a beloved brand.

This exciting Project Manager role will place you at the center of a dynamic creative team, where you’ll be the driving force behind the successful execution of print and digital creative projects. You will be essential in ensuring seamless communication, meticulous timeline management, and flawless delivery of all project deliverables. This is an exceptional opportunity to leverage your organizational prowess and project management expertise to contribute to the success of a high-impact loyalty program refresh.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee all project phases, from initiation to completion, for the print and digital creative rollout of a loyalty program refresh.
• Act as the central point of contact for internal teams, managing timelines, deadlines, and routing deliverables efficiently.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project timelines using project management software.
• Facilitate productive status meetings and distribute concise meeting recaps to keep the team informed of progress and any changes.
• Manage stakeholder approvals and feedback routing for creative assets.
• Proactively identify and address potential project roadblocks to ensure timely and accurate delivery.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including Creative, Digital Operations, and Asset Management, to ensure seamless asset delivery.
• Ensure project briefs are thorough and deliverables are clearly defined before work commences.
• Organize and gather project assets as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Proven experience in project management, demonstrating strong organizational and communication skills.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in project management software (e.g., Airtable).
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively interact with various levels of management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications:

• Experience working on loyalty program projects or within the retail industry.
• Familiarity with print and digital production processes.

The target hiring compensation range for this role is $40.83 to $45.37 an hour. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.

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About Aquent Talent:
Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world’s biggest brands.
Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match.
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