Creative Design Project Manager

Southern Graphic Systems, LLC; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care plans

Dental plan

Vision plan

401(k) Savings Plan

Disability insurance

Job summary

Marks, part of the Propelis Group, is seeking a Project Manager (Creative Design) in Cincinnati to lead the planning, scheduling, and delivery of client projects. You will coordinate design and production teams, manage budgets and timelines, and safeguard quality and margin.

The role emphasizes strong communication with clients, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous process improvement to ensure on-time, on-budget results that meet governance standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop project plans, schedules, and budgets in collaboration with the team and client.
• Owns gates, risk and commercial controls to run the project they are accountable for, for best utilisation, workflows, and delivery.
• Manage day-to-day operations of assigned projects, ensuring smooth execution and delivery.
• Track project performance in partnership with the PMO, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Collaborate closely with team members to ensure projects align with organizational goals and governance standards.
• Ensure alignment between client objectives and project deliverables.
• Manage expectations and build strong relationships to foster trust and satisfaction.
• Monitor project budgets and margin, ensuring all costs are accounted for and within scope.
• Proactively address scope changes, ensuring client approval and proper documentation.
• Manage project timelines, identifying risks and adjusting plans as needed to meet deadlines.
• Identify potential challenges and develop solutions to keep projects on track.
• Escalate issues to the Senior Project Manager or Account Director when necessary, ensuring transparency.
• Contribute to improving project management workflows and tools for greater efficiency.
• Document lessons learned and best practices for future projects.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Budgeting

Risk management

Team collaboration

Job description

Marks, part of the Propelis Group, is seeking a Project Manager (Creative Design) in Cincinnati to lead the planning, scheduling, and delivery of client projects. You will coordinate design and production teams, manage budgets and timelines, and safeguard quality and margin.

The role emphasizes strong communication with clients, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous process improvement to ensure on-time, on-budget results that meet governance standards.