Project Manager, Brand & Creative Operations Job at ZipRecruiter in Austin

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionProject Manager, Brand & Creative OperationsAre you the kind of person who loves making creative magic happen? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where marketing, brand, and creative teams come together to build breakthrough campaigns? If so, we want you.As Project Manager, Brand & Creative Operations, youll be the driving force behind bringing ideas to lifeensuring our in-house brand and creative agency operates at peak efficiency. Youll work at the intersection of marketing strategy, creative execution, and operational excellence, balancing structure with agility to deliver work thats on time, on brand, and built for impact.Youre not just managing timelinesyoure an orchestrator of collaboration, a problem-solver, and a champion for creativity. From launching major marketing campaigns to streamlining creative workflows, youll play a key role in shaping how our brand shows up to our customers and prospects. What Youll Do

• Be the Connector Act as the bridge between B2B marketing, brand, creative, and development teams, ensuring alignment and momentum across every project.
• Drive Execution Lead the end-to-end project lifecycle, from kick-off to final delivery, ensuring that teams hit milestones without compromising creative excellence.
• Champion Clarity Assess project intake materials, ask the right questions, and advocate for clear briefs that set teams up for success.
• Lead with Agility Anticipate roadblocks before they happen, troubleshoot in real-time, and adjust plans as needed without missing a beat.
• Fuel Creativity with Structure Build project workflows that empower creative teams to focus on what they do bestdelivering outstanding work.
• Own the Details Manage project plans, timelines, and resource allocation, using workflow tools like Asana and other resources to keep things running smoothly.
• Influence & Collaborate Work cross-functionally with marketing leaders, product teams, developers, and executives, ensuring everyone is aligned and moving in the same direction.
• Elevate Our Processes Help optimize workflows and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement, making our marketing machine faster, smarter, and more efficient.

Who You Are

• A marketing-savvy project manager who thrives in fast-paced, creative environments.
• A natural problem solver who anticipates challenges and finds smart, practical solutions.
• A collaborator at heart who can navigate different teams, personalities, and priorities to keep projects moving forward.
• A clear and confident communicator who can translate complex ideas into actionable next steps.
• A champion for creative excellence, ensuring that operational efficiency never comes at the expense of bold, impactful work.

What You Bring

• 6+ years of experience in project management within a marketing, in-house agency, or creative team environment.
• Experience managing high-visibility, multi-phase campaigns with competing priorities and tight deadlines.
• Deep familiarity with marketing and creative processes, from concept to production.
• Proficiency in project management tools like Asana, Workfront, Airtable, Trello, or Monday.com.
• Outstanding communication skillsyou know how to manage expectations, share progress, and advocate for whats needed.
• A bias for actionyou dont just wait for things to happen, you make them happen.
• Bonus: PMP certification or formal training in Agile methodologies.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of something bigger. Your work directly impacts how we engage with our customers and tell our brand story.
• Work with world-class marketers and creatives. Collaborate with some of the best minds in marketing, branding, and creative strategy.
• Flex your problem-solving skills. Every day brings new challenges, and youll play a key role in solving them.
• Grow your career. This role is designed for high performers who want to build a long-term path in marketing, brand, and creative operations.
• If youre ready to turn complex marketing initiatives into seamless, well-executed campaigns, wed love to hear from you.

Compensation: $40 - $55 per hour ID#: 1432477

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