Marketing Project Manager - Cross-Functional Ops

NRG Energy, Inc.; Lehi (UT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NRG Energy, Inc. is looking for a process- and execution-minded Project Manager to support our Marketing organization. You will translate strategy into actionable plans, drive on-time delivery, and bring order to cross-functional initiatives.

The ideal candidate has 2–3 years of experience in project management or marketing operations and excels at collaborating with diverse teams, maintaining momentum, and delivering high-quality results in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience in project management, marketing operations, or a related role.
• Process- and operationally minded; enjoys building structure, improving workflows, and creating scalable systems.
• Strong collaborator and team player who thrives in cross-functional environments and understands impact across teams.
• Experience using Asana and Airtable or similar project management tools.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end project management for marketing initiatives, from intake through delivery.
• Translate high-level strategies into clear execution plans with defined timelines, milestones, dependencies, and ownership.
• Partner exceptionally well cross-functionally, collaborating with teams across Marketing and the broader organization.
• Lead project kickoffs, run weekly status updates, and keep stakeholders aligned and informed.
• Proactively identify risks and blockers, propose solutions, and maintain momentum across projects.
• Support campaign launches and key initiatives with strong operational execution.
• Maintain strong, consistent use of tools like Asana and Airtable to ensure visibility, accountability, and alignment.
• Continuously evaluate and improve processes, workflows, and playbooks to increase efficiency, clarity, and team velocity.

Skills

Project management

Marketing operations

Cross-functional collaboration

Clear communication

Tools

Asana

Airtable

Job description

NRG Energy, Inc. is looking for a process- and execution-minded Project Manager to support our Marketing organization. You will translate strategy into actionable plans, drive on-time delivery, and bring order to cross-functional initiatives.

The ideal candidate has 2–3 years of experience in project management or marketing operations and excels at collaborating with diverse teams, maintaining momentum, and delivering high-quality results in a fast-paced environment.