Project Manager - Marketing/Retail

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Position:Project Manager - Marketing

Location:100% Remote

Duration:Full - Time Role

Description:

Project Planning and Execution:

• Coordinate cross-functional teams, facilitating effective communication and collaboration throughout the project lifecycle.
• Budget and Resource Management:
• Manage project budgets, tracking expenditures, and ensuring cost-effectiveness.
• Develop project plans, defining scope, goals, deliverables, resources, and timelines.
• Allocate and optimize resources to maximize efficiency and meet project goals.
• Campaign Development and Execution:
• Monitor campaign performance and analyze key metrics to measure effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.
• Create and maintain project schedules, tracking progress and proactively addressing potential risks and issues.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external agencies to develop innovative marketing campaigns that engage fans, drive attendance, and enhance brand awareness.
• Liaise with procurement teams to source vendors and negotiate contracts for marketing services and materials.
• Develop and lead a project planning process and tools to be used cross-functionally and within our teams from discovery and intake through execution.
• Oversee the execution of marketing campaigns, ensuring adherence to timelines, brand guidelines, and legal requirements.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify project requirements and ensure alignment with marketing objectives.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, including marketing, communications, events, and sponsorship teams.
• Provide regular project updates to stakeholders, highlighting progress, challenges, and key outcomes.
• Collaborate with external partners, sponsors, and vendors to ensure seamless integration and delivery of marketing initiatives.
• Support development of presentation and update materials to be shared cross-functionally and with leadership.

Continuous Improvement:

• Conduct post-project evaluations to identify lessons learned and implement improvements for future projects.
• Stay updated with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in sports marketing to drive innovation and enhance project outcomes.

Qualifications:

• Strong understanding of marketing principles, campaign development, and brand management.
• Proven experience (5+ years) in project management, preferably in a marketing or tech related environment.
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically, solve problems, and make informed decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in project management tools/software (e.g., Adobe Workfront).
• Passion for sports and a deep understanding of the global sports industry.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders at all levels.
• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.