Project Manager

taylor; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

JMD Creative in New York is seeking a Project Manager to join our Account Management team, reporting to the Head of Accounts. You will drive the execution of brand initiatives, product launches, campaigns and creative development projects, coordinating between our internal teams, clients and external partners to deliver on time and within scope.

The role suits someone highly organized and proactive, who enjoys bringing order to complexity, keeps people accountable without becoming a bottleneck,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, PM, or a related field.
• 4–8 years of experience in Account Management or Project Management in a creative agency or related brand space.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage brand projects from concept through execution, including product launches, packaging, campaigns, digital content, and retail programs
• Write project proposals with scope, timelines and costs
• Build and maintain detailed project plans, timelines and launch calendars
• Manage workflows and approvals to ensure on-time delivery
• Identify risks and delays early and propose solutions to stakeholders
• Track project status and provide clear updates to stakeholders
• Serve as primary contact for cross-functional teams and vendors
• Run project meetings and follow up on action items
• Establish and maintain PM tools, trackers and reporting systems
• Drive process improvements to improve communication and execution
• Organize project documentation, assets and approvals
• Manage project budgets, vendor coordination, and purchase orders

Skills

Organizational skills

Project management

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, Project Management, or related field

Job description

Connection Through Design.

JMD was built in beauty, one of the most competitive, discerning and emotionally driven categories in the world. It's where we learned that every detail shapes perception, and our decades of work have proven that design creates connections.

We believe there is beauty in every category. Today we bring that same rigor to brands across all industries - crafting distinct identities, award-winning packaging and brand experiences that capture attention, foster loyalty and drive growth.

We build brands that create connectio ns.

JMD Creative is seeking a Project Manager to join our Account Management team, reporting to the Head of Accounts! You will drive the execution of brand initiatives, product launches, marketing campaigns and creative development projects, acting as the central point of coordination between our internal teams, clients and external partners, and making sure projects are delivered on time, within scope and aligned with brand objectives.

This role suits someone highly organized and proactive, who enjoys bringing order to complexity, keeps people accountable without becoming a bottleneck, and wants to grow toward greater strategic responsibility in a creative agency.

Work Authorization:

To be considered for the Taylor opportunities, candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship.

Responsibilities:

• Manage brand projects from concept through execution, including product launches, packaging updates, campaigns, digital content, and retail and merchandising programs
• Write project proposals, including scope, timelines and costs
• Build and maintain detailed project plans, timelines and launch calendars
• Manage workflows and approval processes so every project is delivered on time
• Identify risks, dependencies and potential delays early, and propose solutions to stakeholders and leadership
• Track project status and present clear, concise updates to stakeholders and leadership
• Serve as the primary contact for client teams across Marketing, Creative, Product Development, Packaging, Sales and Operations, as well as vendors and agency partners
• Run project meetings, document action items and follow up on next steps
• Partner with Creative and Packaging to keep brand assets consistent, on brand and on time
• Establish and maintain project management tools, trackers and reporting systems
• Drive process improvements that make communication and execution more efficient
• Organize project documentation, assets, and approvals
• Manage project budgets, vendor coordination, and purchase orders

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, Project Management, or a related field
• 4-8 years of experience in Account Management or Project Management, ideally in a creative agency or in the brand marketing, product development, consumer goods, beauty or retail space
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects at once in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organization, planning, prioritization and time management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $70k-$80k. The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. The range listed is just one component of Taylor Corporation's total compensation and benefits package for employees.

The Employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

JMD Creative is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Taylor Corporation including all partners and affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.