Marketing Project Manager

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed project plans for end-to-end artwork development, tracking milestones, dependencies, and deliverables across the commercialization and internal & external creative teams.
• Support the artwork pipeline by validating accuracy of information (specifications, copy, regulatory content, brand guidelines) at each stage to reduce rework and revision cycles.
• Identify and resolve bottlenecks in the artwork workflow by proactively flagging blockers, escalating risks, and coordinating with stakeholders to keep projects on track.
• Partner with the commercialization team to ensure artwork briefs are complete, accurate, and submitted on time, enabling the creative team to begin work without delays.
• Coordinate cross-functional communication between brand, regulatory, packaging engineering, and creative production teams throughout the artwork lifecycle.
• Track and report on artwork turnaround metrics, highlighting trends, improvement opportunities, and progress against cycle-time reduction goals.
• Facilitate status meetings and provide regular updates to leadership on project health, risks, and resource needs.
• Support process documentation and continuous improvement initiatives to drive repeatable, scalable artwork workflows.
• Manage competing priorities across multiple concurrent artwork projects, ensuring deadlines are met without compromising quality.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in project management, program management, or a related coordination role.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Supply Chain, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Demonstrated ability to create and manage project plans, timelines, and cross-functional deliverables.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Smartsheet, Asana, Workfront, or similar).
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities and tight deadlines.

Preferred

• Experience in CPG, grocery, retail, or consumer packaged goods industries.
• Familiarity with creative production workflows, packaging artwork development, or print production processes.
• Knowledge of packaging specifications, regulatory requirements, or labeling standards.
• PMP, CAPM, or other project management certification.
• Experience with Workfront and proofing tools such as ProofHQ.
• Demonstrated ability to earn trust quickly and build productive working relationships across distributed teams.
• Bias for action with a track record of identifying process gaps and implementing improvements.
• Curiosity-driven mindset with a willingness to learn new tools, systems, and domain knowledge rapidly.

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)