Project Manager Marketing Operations

Aquent; Reynoldsburg (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Aquent in the United States is seeking a Project Manager, Marketing Operations to drive execution across major creative initiatives, high‑profile brand campaigns, and new digital landing page launches. You will act as the operational spine for our creative and marketing teams—managing timelines, keeping multi‑functional teams aligned, and steering projects from brief through omni‑channel delivery.

The role rewards a confident communicator who stays calm under pressure, with hands‑on planning in

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of project management experience in retail, creative agency, or corporate marketing operations.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or related field.
• Deep understanding of retail/marketing development lifecycles and omni-channel content execution.

Responsibilities

• Project & Campaign Execution: Build, maintain, and track detailed project plans and schedules (primarily in Excel).
• Cross-Functional Alignment: Facilitate communication across internal creative, digital, and marketing stakeholders; lead meetings and capture notes.
• Agile Change Management: Identify bottlenecks, manage scope changes, and implement fast solutions.
• Status & Cascade Reporting: Update stakeholders with progress reports and escalate risks early.
• Quality & Vendor Operations: Set quality expectations and coordinate with external vendors as needed.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Agile methodologies

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or related field

Tools

Excel

SharePoint

Teams

Copilot/CoWork tools

Job description

Are you a proactive, highly organized project manager who thrives in a fast-paced retail environment? We are looking for a Project Manager, Marketing Operations to jump in and drive execution across major creative initiatives, high-profile brand campaigns, and new digital landing page launches.

In this role, you will act as the operational spine for our creative and marketing teams—managing timelines, keeping multi-functional teams aligned, and steering projects from initial brief through omni-channel delivery. If you are a confident communicator who stays calm during last-minute pivots and takes pride in keeping complex campaigns on schedule, this is the role for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Project & Campaign Execution: Build, maintain, and track detailed project plans and schedules (primarily in Excel) for seasonal milestones (Fall 2026/Early 2027 planning) and one-off high-priority digital/brand initiatives.
• Cross-Functional Alignment: Facilitate seamless communication across internal creative, digital, and marketing stakeholders. Lead meetings, drive agendas, capture detailed notes/recaps, and ensure everyone understands their deadlines and dependencies.
• Agile Change Management: Proactively identify bottlenecks, manage shifting scopes or quick leadership pivots, and implement fast solutions without losing momentum.
• Status & Cascade Reporting: Keep all stakeholders updated with clear, consistent progress reports and status documentation, escalating risks early to minimize disruption.
• Quality & Vendor Operations: Establish clear quality expectations for deliverables and coordinate with external vendors or suppliers when third-party support is required.

Candidate Requirements

Core Qualifications

• 3–5 years of project management experience, directly within a retail, creative agency, or corporate marketing operations environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Retail/Marketing Management, Project Management, or a related field.
• Deep understanding of retail/marketing development lifecycles, creative asset workflows, and omni-channel content execution.

Technical Skills

• Excel Proficiency: Advanced ability to create, format, and manage clear project tracking sheets.
• Collaboration Tools: Strong experience navigating Microsoft SharePoint and Microsoft Teams.
• Nice to Have: Familiarity with Microsoft Copilot / CoWork tools.

Soft Skills & Core Traits

• Self‑Sufficient Drive: Able to own tasks end-to‑end with minimal manager oversight.
• Confident Communicator: Comfortable leading meetings, asking probing questions, and respectfully keeping team members accountable to their timelines.
• Solutions‑Oriented Agility:Adaptable when priorities shift; ableto managelast‑minute changeswith composure.

What to Expect Day‑to‑Day

Your daily routinewillbedynamicandhands‑on:

• Managingdailyemailflowsandprojectfollow‑ups.
• Scheduling key alignment sessions, shaping agendas, and running live meetings (in-person and via Teams).
• Updating Excel project plans and cascading status recaps so team members can easily locate critical details.
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