Project Manager III

Max BR: 88.62/hour
Location: Alpharetta GA preferred will consider remote candidates EST only
Duration: 4 months potential to be extended to 18 months

Job Description:
The Project Manager position has tactical and strategic responsibilities for directing all phases of project management for a large B2B brand and website project. Key functions include gathering requirements scoping determining level of effort estimations setting stakeholder expectations providing reporting and collaborating with executives global marketing managers agencies and vendors. This individual will manage a variety of workstreams simultaneously working both as a team member and leader to ensure flawless execution of a high visibility project.

Responsibilities:

Drive and participate in brainstorms kickoff and follow-up meetings

Serve as a liaison between cross-functional teams market planners portfolio and regional marketing public relations digital marketing creative services demand generation and marketing operations to ensure the work is delivered on strategy on time and on budget

Lead functional requirements gathering sessions

Build and manage project plans monitor day-to-day milestones review schedule with stakeholders.

Manage the coordination and assignment of resources

Document project progress including utilizing Microsoft Teams or status updates scheduling and running meetings

Building consensus through collaborative analysis/design with both internal and external stakeholders

Ensures project files and communications are shared securely while managing the versioning publishing and archiving of digital design files

Continuously provide transparency with key stakeholders to mitigate risk to budget scope and timelines proactively identify potential obstacles and take preemptive action to address appropriately

Other projects as assigned

Requirements:

Demonstrated experience overseeing B2B rebrand projects website builds and redesigns. Administering websites and content management systems is preferred.

Bachelors degree and 5 years of agency or corporate experience.

Project Management Professional PMP certification a plus.

Proficient in business software applications including Microsoft Office Outlook Word Excel Project SharePoint PowerPoint Teams.

Knowledge of Project Management principles methods and techniques including skills using software such has Jira Wrike Basecamp Clarizen and Smartsheet. Wrike experience preferred.

Working knowledge of relevant technologies to include CRM Marketing Automation and Adobe Creative Suite. Solid understanding of website creative and production processes.

Must be comfortable being client/stakeholder facing and engaging multiple teams within the organization leading coordination for large projects.

Strong understanding of project timeline and scope management with the ability to craft and manage schedules and resource plans adapting as necessary throughout the project's life.

Demonstrated success developing and managing relationships with marketing PR teams creative agencies technical resources and production suppliers.

Proven ability to manage multiple workstreams/timelines simultaneously while recognizing dynamic and shifting priorities and adjusting schedules and deliverables accordingly.

Experience developing internal and external communications plans preferred

History of collaborative collegial working relationships preferably in a matrix model negotiates with and influences others internally and externally including senior executives within the company and vendors.

More details:
The ideal project manager will be collaborating daily with our marketing digital web development and analytics teams to oversee the deployment of global websites account base marketing programs and marketing automation projects.

Because this project manager will work on a variety of technical development projects the ideal candidate will need more technical knowledge than a standard PM. A project manager that cant tell the difference between CSS HTML and an API just isnt going to be able to understand enough about the project to manage it. A few examples of digital marketing and website development terms such as intent session meta description domain authority pageviews redirect and vanity URL will be among the daily dialogue between the stakeholders and the project manager.

For success accountability and clear communications we often look to RACI charts to boost productivity and clarify employee roles and responsibilities throughout projects. Obviously when we interviewed candidates they should be familiar with a RACI matrix for managing complex projects. I was surprised that no one I interviewed knew what I was talking about when I referenced a RACI matrix.

Project Overview:
The ideal project manager will be collaborating daily with our marketing digital web development and analytics teams to oversee the deployment of global websites account base marketing programs and marketing automation projects.

Because this project manager will work on a variety of technical development projects the ideal candidate will need more technical knowledge than a standard PM. A project manager that cant tell the difference between CSS HTML and an API just isnt going to be able to understand enough about the project to manage it. A few examples of digital marketing and website development terms such as intent session meta description domain authority pageviews redirect and vanity URL will be among the daily dialogue between the stakeholders and the project manager.

For success accountability and clear communications we often look to RACI charts to boost productivity and clarify employee roles and responsibilities throughout projects. Obviously when we interviewed candidates they should be familiar with a RACI matrix for managing complex projects. I was surprised that no one I interviewed knew what I was talking about when I referenced a RACI matrix.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FROM MANAGER:

To get started can you give me a quick overview of your team and what you do? Global Digital Communications Marketing Operations and Creative Services for matrixed B2B tech company

The person who will be successful in this role will be somebody who? Has managed large B2B global brand transformation project from business case development to execution the change including a successful website transition.

What would you say are the TOP 3 must-have skills youre looking for? Measurable skills technologies etc.
a. Excellent communication skills across all levels of an organization
b. Working knowledge of relevant technologies to include CRM Marketing Automation and Adobe Creative Suite. Solid understanding of website creative and production processes.
c. Strong understanding of project timeline and scope management with the ability to craft and manage schedules and resource plans adapting as necessary throughout the project's life.

How many years of experience are you looking for? As you start to go through resumes what would stand out to you as the BEST candidate versus an AVERAGE candidate? # of successful relevant projects not # of years is most important

Does your team work standard core hours or does that vary? It can vary 8 am ET start is expected due to coordination with global teams required

Do you need someone with a particular degree or certification? Project Management Professional PMP certification is desired

What are some of the performance indicators youll be looking for once this person ramps up? Meeting deadlines quality of work etc.
a. Proven ability to manage multiple workstreams/timelines simultaneously while recognizing dynamic and shifting priorities and adjusting schedules and deliverables accordingly.
b. History of collaborative collegial working relationships preferably in a matrix model negotiates with and influences others internally and externally including senior executives within the company and vendors.
c. Ability to learn complex B2B technical concepts quickly

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.