Lead Brand Creative Project Manager

Develop reporting and project dashboards that provide visibility into workload, timelines, risks, and project status.

Identify opportunities to improve processes, simplify ways of working, and enhance collaboration across the creative organization.

Support implementation of new tools, systems, and best practices that improve creative operations and overall team performance.

Lead special projects and operational initiatives in support of the Brand Creative organization.

5–8 years of experience in creative project management, marketing, advertising, design, production, or creative operations.

Proven experience managing multiple complex projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, highly matrixed environment.

Experience partnering with creative teams and cross-functional business partners to deliver integrated marketing and brand initiatives.

Agency, consumer products, entertainment, retail, or in-house creative organization experience preferred.

Experience supporting integrated creative campaigns across digital, social, packaging, retail, experiential, and print channels is preferred.

Strong project management expertise with exceptional planning, prioritization, and organizational skills.

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple competing priorities while meeting aggressive deadlines.

Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.

Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building capabilities with the ability to influence without direct authority.

Ability to anticipate issues, solve problems proactively, and navigate ambiguity in a dynamic business environment.

Strong understanding of creative development, production workflows, asset management, and approval processes.

High attention to detail with a commitment to quality and operational excellence.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project management platforms; experience with creative workflow management tools is preferred.

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