Senior Marketing Project Manager

The Senior Marketing Project Manager is a visionary leader responsible for driving the execution of complex, large-scale marketing initiatives across global and regional programs. This role is designed for professionals with extensive experience in project management who excel at leading cross-functional teams, shaping strategic processes, and delivering innovative campaigns and events at scale. You will play a pivotal role in transforming marketing operations, mentoring talent, and championing Blue Yonder's brand on a global stage.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership:

• Architect and lead the planning, execution, and delivery of annual flagship marketing projects, including major sales kickoff events, large scale global events, and strategic playbook initiatives.
• Drive the development and implementation of advanced project management frameworks and best practices to optimize efficiency, quality, and scalability across all marketing programs.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, providing expert consultation on campaign strategy, process innovation, and business impact.

Operational Excellence:

• Monitor and analyze project management tool data to proactively identify bottlenecks, forecast risks, and develop mitigation strategies that ensure seamless project delivery.
• Allocate and coordinate resources by evaluating team skill sets, availability, and project requirements to maximize productivity and on-time completion of deliverables.
• Oversee multiple concurrent projects, prioritizing and tracking progress to ensure all deadlines and quality standards are met.

Collaboration & Communication:

• Facilitate kick-off meetings and ongoing alignment with cross-functional teams, driving clear communication of project scope, objectives, and deliverables.
• Champion cross-departmental collaboration, partnering closely with global and regional stakeholders to ensure process consistency and successful outcomes.
• Report regularly on project workflows, manage interdepartmental collaboration, and ensure transparency throughout all project phases.

Mentorship & Talent Development:

• People Leadership: Directly manage and develop project managers through coaching, performance management, career development, and workload prioritization to drive strong outcomes and a positive team experience.
• Mentor and train junior project managers and new associates, sharing expertise and elevating team performance.
• Foster a culture of accountability, excellence, and continuous improvement within the marketing organization.

Brand Stewardship:

• Uphold urgency, high-quality standards, and accountability in all deliverables and communications.
• Champion and maintain the Blue Yonder brand, ensuring regional adherence and maximizing brand visibility across all marketing touchpoints.

Core Competencies

• Visionary Strategic Thinking:

Ability to see the big picture, align project goals with business objectives, and drive measurable outcomes.

• Executive Leadership:

Demonstrated experience in leading global teams, influencing stakeholders, and fostering a culture of accountability and excellence.

• Process Optimization:

Skilled at developing, refining, and scaling project management processes to enhance productivity and quality.

• Advanced Communication:

Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, capable of conveying complex ideas and building consensus at all organizational levels.

• Adaptability & Resourcefulness:

Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, with a proactive and solution-oriented approach.

• Mentorship:

Committed to developing talent and sharing expertise to elevate team performance.

• Business Acumen:

Ability to understand project details within the broader business context and proactively drive outcomes.

Required Experience & Skills

• 8+ years of experience in project management within marketing, creative, or related fields, with a proven track record of leading large-scale, multi-channel projects.
• 3+ years management experience.
• Advanced expertise with project management tools and work management platforms; experience with Wrike is strongly preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with marketing platforms such as Adobe Creative Suite, Marketo, Salesforce, 6sense, and Drift preferred.
• Background in design, or marketing departments is highly desirable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field.
• PMP or an equivalent project management certification is strongly preferred.

Our Values

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.