Job Title: Project Manager – Marketing Operations

Location: Onsite in Memphis

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Employment Type: Contract

A nationally recognized organization is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead and coordinate multiple marketing projects within high-performing, cross-functional teams. This individual will focus on aligning project timelines, optimizing workflow, tracking progress, and ensuring successful execution across Email Marketing and broader performance marketing initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Planning & Execution

• Lead and manage multiple concurrent projects, with a focus on digital marketing (particularly email campaigns).
• Apply core project management principles across all phases of the project lifecycle: initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure.

Prioritization & Workflow Management

• Define clear goals, timelines, and deliverables.
• Encourage agility and adaptability in planning, helping teams move efficiently from concept to delivery.
• Promote ongoing feedback loops and continuous improvement.

Governance & Performance Metrics

• Establish clear governance models and decision-making structures.
• Define and track KPIs to monitor progress, quality, and team efficiency.
• Build and maintain dashboards, charts, and reports that give visibility into project health.

Progress Tracking & Reporting

• Leverage tools like Jira, Confluence, Smartsheet, and Ziflow to create transparent reporting structures for leadership and stakeholders.
• Monitor deliverables and dependencies to ensure timelines are met.
• Identify and remove obstacles to progress.

Risk & Issue Management

• Anticipate potential risks and collaborate with stakeholders on mitigation strategies.
• Ensure issues are addressed quickly and communicated effectively to leadership.
• Foster a solution-oriented mindset within project teams.

Qualifications:

• 3–5 years of experience in Project Management or Marketing Operations.
• Strong track record of successfully leading complex, cross-functional projects.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills across technical and non-technical teams.
• Ability to work well in high-pressure, fast-paced environments.

Preferred Technical Skills:

• Project management platforms (Jira, Smartsheet, Confluence, Ziflow)
• CRMs and ticketing systems
• SharePoint
• Salesforce