Job Type: Full time
Job Number: R1263
Location: Tempe,
AZ
Marketing Project Manager
The ASU Outreach Hub is a nonprofit organization that supports the outreach and
transactional needs of the ASU public enterprise through marketing and engagement solutions that advance the university and strengthen its
brand. It specializes in paid media outreach, data-driven insights and outreach to alumni, donors and targeted corporations.
The
Marketing Project Manager (MPM) is a key contributor in the marketing project management team within the Outreach Hub. They are responsible
for the smooth workflow and timely delivery of assigned projects, and work closely with a team of designers, writers, and internal partners,
as well as external vendors, to meet project goals and objectives. The MPM manages project intake requests, defines project scope, develops
project plans and assigns projects and work, facilitating kickoffs and reviews, while managing shifting priorities and competing deadlines.
The MPM serves as a strategic problem solver who assesses project needs and goals, assesses capacity of team participants, develops
solutions, and works collaboratively to make informed decisions to meet deadlines.
The MPM is an advanced project manager who leads
the optimization of processes by identifying and maximizing utilization of project management tools and technologies. With a focus to
continually improve and advance the work of the collective marketing project management team, the MPM will implement efficiencies that
support Outreach Hub workload at scale. Additionally, the MPM is responsible for the hiring, onboarding, coaching, and development of
student worker(s) who support the needs of the team.
What you’ll do
- Works closely with Outreach Hub team
members
to manage and coordinate the production of marketing collateral, campaigns, publications, web and digital properties, social media,
and
other materials to execute strategic goals for teams across ASU Enterprise Partners and Arizona State University, keeping projects on
time
and on budget - Tracks resources, timelines and financials/budgets associated with each project; problem-solves to
discover
resolutions to keep projects moving to meet client expectations - Balances established workflows and processes with
client needs and
team capacity, solving problems and making on-the-spot decisions to accomplish goals; looks for tools and technologies to
support expanding
project volume - Leads cross-functional team alignment with the Outreach Hub team, including internal
colleagues, and external
vendors; regularly and actively collaborates to achieve deliverables - Proactively informs leaders
when deadlines are at risk or
bandwidth is stretched beyond project viability - Leads stand-up meetings, project collaboration
meetings, and project priority
meetings to ensure projects are progressing, new projects are accounted for and assessed, and cross-team
collaboration is smooth, efficient
and effective - Collaborates, shares/gains other best practices, and extends influence
across other project management teams in the
ASU ecosystem, including ASU Enterprise Brand Strategy and Management - Takes
lead in evaluating new/emerging project management
solutions and technologies such as AI, automations, data analytics, reporting/dashboards
and/or other technologies and tools that help the
team advance our work - Works with leadership to identify opportunities to
improve the processes within the Outreach Hub to support
execution for marketing campaigns for large and complex initiatives with wide
reaching impact; troubleshoots project bottlenecks and
proactively informs and engages stakeholders - Serves as a go-to
resource regarding best-in-class project management methods, use of
tech and tools and advanced approaches to project intake, project
management, and project completion - Works creatively and
analytically in a problem-solving environment demonstrating teamwork,
innovation, and excellence - Uses industry-standard project
management (PM) methods and approaches to problem solve, and
develops policies and procedures to optimize and track workflows to meet
Outreach Hub marketing needs - Responsible for
hiring, training, coaching, and evaluating 1-2 student workers - Other duties
as assigned
What you’ll
need
- Highly trained in project management, uses multiple PM principles, practices,
methods, techniques and frameworks to
solve problems - Comfortable with shifts in priorities, continual change and agility to see the
entire project volume
landscape - Ability and experience working with management to regularly assess tools, systems and technologies
that allow the
team to optimize and track workflow, and drive cross functional team alignment, as well as increased capacity - Skilled
relationship builder, a champion of teamwork and collaboration, and uses a people-first approach to leverage project
management tools to
build solutions and enhance the team’s working experience and effectiveness - Strong organizational, goal
setting, and time
management skills with the ability to set priorities, multi-task, and meet deadlines - Creative and critical
thinking skills;
and high attention to detail - Strong and collegial interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate effectively
in person,
in writing, and by phone - Skilled in supervising the activities of student workers, including hiring, performance
evaluations, professional development, directing daily activities, training, scheduling, etc. - Skilled in exercising a high
degree
of judgment and diplomacy - Working knowledge of print and digital marketing and communications vehicles and production
processes - Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office suite
- Advanced knowledge of project management systems
(i.e. Wrike, Asana, Jira,
Workfront, etc.)
Relevant qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a related
field - Five years of
experience in roles supporting marketing project management, including: - 3 + years’
experience working on a high-volume project team
(in-house marketing or agency experience, preferred) - At least two years of
supervisory experience - Working knowledge and
application of agile, waterfall, scrum, and other project management processes - Proven experience with process improvements/workflow
optimizations - Demonstratable experience in managing and
prioritizing multiple tasks and deadlines, and working collaboratively in a
fast-paced, dynamic team environment
Preferred education and experience
- Project Management Professional
(PMP) certification - Advanced
education in Project Management, Business, or Marketing
Preferred skills and
abilities
- Advanced
knowledge of Wrike project management system - Experience with MarTech and/or project management
specific tools and
technologies - Experience evaluating and enhancing project management approaches to support growth at scale
Benefits
- Hybrid work schedule. We work from home two days a week!
- Comprehensive benefits package,
including medical, dental, and vision insurance - 401(k) plan with matching employer contribution
- 22 days of
vacation
time - 11 holidays, including your birthday
- Parental leave
- Significant tuition
reductions - Professional
development is highly valued at ASU Enterprise Partners, where employees are encouraged to look
across the organization and nurture new
areas of interest - $30 bi-weekly cell phone
reimbursement
At ASU Enterprise Partners:
ASU Enterprise
Partners is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide an ecosystem of services to create solutions and generate resources to
extend Arizona State University’s reach and advance its charter. ASU Enterprise Partners supports ASU and several affiliates, including the
ASU Foundation for a New American University, ASU Outreach Hub, ASURE, NEWSWELL, Skysong Innovations and University Realty.
ASU
Enterprise Partners is home to several Centers of Excellence whose purpose is to provide professional
services to its affiliates. The
Centers of Excellence include Finance, General Counsel, Investments, Public Relations and Strategic
Communications, Human Resources,
Facilities and Operations, Data Analytics and Insights Planning, Budgeting and Strategy, and Technology and
Solutions.
At ASU
Enterprise Partners
We serve
ASU and one another with integrity, trust and compassion
We engage
step up, own it, collaborate
We innovate.
continuously, fearlessly, make decisions and take risks
We care
that everyone feels respected and valued for who they are
ASU Enterprise Partners is an
Equal
Opportunity Employer
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