Our client is the world’s largest scientific membership association. They have a publications division that publishes 80+ high-quality peer-reviewed journals covering the breadth of chemistry and allied fields, as well as numerous other high-quality products and services of benefit to the global community. The publications division is passionate about supporting the mission through products and services that meet the most critical needs of researchers and the scientific enterprise. They are ambitious for our customers and believe transformative technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) will drive the transformation of our industry, accelerating the dissemination of the scientific discovery needed to address Earth’s greatest challenges.

Please note- this role will REQUIRE being onsite in Washington D.C. 2 days/week (other days are remote). Days in office are Tuesdays & Wednesdays.

About The Role

The Creative Project Manager will play a pivotal role in managing and coordinating various projects within the User Experience (UX) team. The UX team supports the UX design and research needs of all Publications products including the maintenance and enhancement of existing products and the design of new products. This individual will be responsible for ensuring that our team’s projects are completed on time, within scope, and to the highest quality standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management, stakeholder management, process development, organization, and internal communications.

To Be Successful In This Role, You Should Be

• Proactive and solution-oriented, capable of adapting to changing priorities.
• A collaborative team player who can build strong relationships with cross-functional teams.
• Passionate for creativity and have a strong understanding of product design and agile processes.
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end project lifecycle for UX projects, from inception through delivery, ensuring adherence to timelines and budgets.
• Collaborate with the UX teams, business stakeholders, and external partners to define project scopes, objectives, and key deliverables.
• Facilitate regular project meetings, providing clear communication and updates to all stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project documentation, including timelines, budgets, and status reports.
• Prioritize the work of the UX team according to capacity, business needs, and deadlines.
• Identify potential project risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure successful outcomes.
• Foster a collaborative environment that encourages creativity and innovation among team members.
  
  

Requirements

• Please note- this role will REQUIRE being onsite in Washington D.C. 2 days/week (other days are remote). Days in office are Tuesdays & Wednesdays.
• Candidates are required to be legally authorized to work in the US without a sponsoring employer indefinitely. At this time, we can only accept the following work authorizations: US Citizens, GC holders, GC EAD.
• Knowledge of digital product design and/or scholarly publishing. 5+ years of experience in project management, preferably within a creative or product-focused environment.
• Candidates are required to be legally authorized to work in the United States without a sponsoring employer indefinitely. At this time we can only accept the following work authorizations, US Citizens, GC EAD, GC holders.
• Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Business Administration or equivalent experience.
• Proven track record of successfully managing multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
• Strong understanding of creative processes and workflows, with experience collaborating with design, product, and marketing teams.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills, with a keen attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in project management tools such as ClickUp, Asana, Monday, or similar platforms
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and collaboration tools (Teams, Slack, Zoom)
• Familiarity with agile methodologies and creative sprint processes.
• These skills/certifications would be a plus:

• Certification in project management (PMP, PRINCE2, etc.).
• Experience with design and research/analysis tools (e.g. Figma, Adobe XD, Qualtrics, Hotjar, Maze).