Project Manager, Marketing and Communications

Indianapolis, IN (On-site)

$64K/yr – $66K/yrMid Level2+ years expFull time

Posted 5 days ago

Job Summary

You will own end-to-end integrated communications campaigns and the workflow that keeps them moving, from intake to delivery, while aligning with strategic priorities and cross‑team collaboration.

Own end-to-end campaign execution and project workflow.
Coordinate cross‑department collaboration and manage stakeholder relationships.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Manage end-to-end execution of integrated communications campaigns, from intake through delivery.
Develop detailed project plans, timelines and budgets (if applicable).
Ensure alignment between communications initiatives and agency-wide strategic priorities.
Identify bottlenecks and proactively drive solutions.
Serve as the central liaison between the MarComms team, internal clients and external communications partners.
Facilitate cross-departmental and cross-agency collaboration and accountability.
Lead project kick-off meetings, status updates and post-project debriefs.
Own and continuously improve department workflows, intake systems and tracking tools.
Manage project management software and reporting dashboards.
Establish clear prioritization frameworks for competing requests.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, public administration, political science, business or related field
2-5 years of experience in program management, marketing, communication, public sector or agency environment
Demonstrated experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives
Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience with project management tools (e.g., Monday, Asana, etc.)
Ability to: Manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
Develop and maintain stakeholder relationships
Work within a quickly evolving environment
Work in a deadline and metric driven environment

Benefits

Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match
Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:
160 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers
Up to 16 hours of paid community service leave
Combined 192 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
12 paid holidays, 14 on election years

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Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

14K employees (192 in marketing)

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