Marketing Project Manager

Dexian; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 68,880 - 75,768; Full time

Job summary

A leading marketing consultancy is seeking a Project Manager to oversee a complex marketing measurement initiative. The role requires 7-10 years of project management experience and a strong background in technology and marketing. You will lead cross-functional teams and ensure timely execution of deliverables in a fast-paced environment, adapting to changing priorities as needed. This is a contract position requiring hybrid work in Chicago and Minneapolis.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years experience in project management.
• Proven experience in managing complex initiatives with measurable outcomes.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a multi-stream marketing measurement initiative from planning through execution.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and stakeholder groups.
• Develop project plans, timelines, and monitor progress.

Skills

Project management

Technology

Organization

Prioritization

Cross-functional team leadership

Communication skills

Tools

Adobe Workfront

Asana

Smartsheet

Jira

Job description

Base pay range

$50.00/hr - $55.00/hr

Direct message the job poster from Dexian

HYBRID: 3 DAYS PER WEEK IN OFFICE REQUIRED

OPEN TO HUBS IN MINNEAPOLIS AND CHICAGO:

TOP REQUIREMENTS:

• 7-10 YEARS EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE IN: PROJECT MANAGEMENT, TECHNOLOGY, AND ORGANIZATION/PRIORITIZATION

OVERVIEW

We are seeking a seasoned Project Manager to lead a complex marketing measurement initiative. This high-impact role will oversee multiple interconnected workstreams, each with distinct stakeholder groups and deliverables. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving progress toward strategic goals, maintaining alignment across workstreams, and ensuring timely execution in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a multi-stream marketing measurement initiative from planning through execution.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and stakeholder groups, including executive governance bodies and delivery teams.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, and roadmaps. Monitor progress and provide regular reporting to identify blockers, risks, and opportunities for course correction.
• Facilitate decision-making and ensure accountability across workstreams. Adapt quickly to changing priorities and organizational needs.

Required Qualifications

• Proven experience managing complex, multi-stream initiatives with measurable outcomes.
• Strong background in marketing, analytics, technology-related projects.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams in a matrixed environment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across technical and non-technical audiences.

Preferred Skills

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving. Ability to influence without direct authority.
• Conflict resolution and consensus-building. Expertise in project planning and milestone tracking.
• Familiarity with marketing analytics and measurement frameworks.
• Proficiency in project management tools such as Adobe Workfront, Asana, Smartsheet, Jira Experience preparing executive dashboards, status reports, and governance updates.
• Participates in the identification, design, development and implementation of assigned projects.
• Interfaces with internal and external resources to ensure successful and timely completion in accordance with user needs. Participates in training users and evaluating the project.
• Manages performance of the project team and evaluates overall team performance.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Marketing

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