Marketing Project Manager

Description Overview: We are seeking an experienced Marketing Project Manager to support our Brand Activation Managers in planning, organizing, and managing creative, content, and packaging deliverables. This role requires a proactive individual who will take ownership of the day-to-day project management tasks, ensuring projects are executed efficiently, on time, and aligned with business goals. The ideal candidate should have strong project management experience, proficiency in Smartsheet, and solid Microsoft Office skills.

Location: Onsite - Downtown Minneapolis, MN

Responsibilities:

Project Management Support:

1. Support Brand Activation Managers in planning, organizing, and executing creative, content, and packaging projects.
2. Own and manage the day-to-day tasks for various projects, ensuring all deliverables are tracked and completed on time.
3. Organize and maintain project intake and initiation, ensuring information is presented in a clear and actionable format for cross-functional partners.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

1. Work closely with internal teams, including Creative, Packaging, and Merchandising, to align deliverables with business goals and strategies.
2. Foster strong working relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring consistent communication and updates throughout the project lifecycle.

Project Scheduling & Budget Alignment:

1. Manage various project types and ensure budget allocation is aligned with the timeline and objectives of each project.
2. Develop and maintain project schedules in collaboration with team leaders to ensure alignment with business goals and timelines.

Prioritization & Execution:

1. Prioritize and manage multiple projects from strategy to execution, ensuring successful delivery of tasks and objectives at the item level.
2. Monitor project progress, identify risks, and proactively resolve issues to maintain timelines and quality standards.

Documentation & Reporting:

1. Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including status reports, timelines, and project-related communications.
2. Provide regular project updates to key stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment throughout the project lifecycle.

Required Qualifications:

1. Bachelors degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field.
2. 2+ years of relevant work experience in marketing project management, ideally in brand activation or a related industry.
3. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across multiple departments.
4. Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
5. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
6. Experience using Smartsheet for project management, scheduling, and collaboration is highly encouraged.
7. Ability to manage project deliverables at a granular level and ensure alignment with business objectives.
8. Ability to work in a fast-paced office environment with occasional extended hours based on project needs.

Benefits:

York Solutions Offers a generous benefits package for eligible full-time employees:

• BCBS Medical with 3 Plans to choose from (PPO and High deductible PPO plans with Health Savings Program)
• Delta Dental plan with 2 free cleanings and insurance discounts
• Eye Med Vision with annual check-ups and discounts on lens
• Life and Accidental Death Insurance paid by company
• John Hancock 401(k) Retirement Plan with discretionary company match up to 5%
• Voluntary Insurance programs such as: Hospital Indemnity, Identity Protection, Legal Insurance, Long Term Care, and Pet Insurance.
• Flexible work environment with some remote working opportunities
• Strong fun and teamwork environment
• Learning, development, and career growth