Senior Project Manager - Marketing

Syms Strategic Group, LLC (SSG); McLean (VA); Remote; USD 110,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

Syms Strategic Group (SSG) is seeking a Senior Project Manager - Marketing to lead multidisciplinary marketing and communications efforts for the Federal Highway Administration. The role requires end-to-end oversight of campaigns, stakeholder engagement, and publication management in a fast-paced government research environment.

The position is full-time, onsite in the National Capital Region with potential remote work options.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant professional experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing marketing/communications programs.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Business, Marketing, Communications, or related field; US Citizenship.
• PMP certification preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement targeted marketing campaigns and stakeholder outreach.
• Develop strategic promotional plans and manage both digital and traditional channels.
• Provide end-to-end project oversight for publications, marketing materials, and related tasks.

Skills

Leadership

Marketing

Communications

Project management

Publication oversight

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

**Syms Strategic Group (SSG)**is seeking a talented Senior Project Manager - Marketing
Location: Washington, DC, McLean, VA, and Remote
Department: Department of Transportation (DOT), Federal Highway Administration (FHA)
Type: Full Time
Min. Experience: Experienced
Security Clearance Level: Public Trust
Salary Range: $110,000 - $118,000

Military Veterans are highly encouraged to apply!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Design and implement targeted marketing campaigns and stakeholder outreach initiatives aimed at increasing project visibility, awareness, and engagement among key audiences
• Develop strategic promotional plans
• Identify and engage relevant stakeholders
• Create compelling marketing materials
• Manage both digital and traditional marketing channels
• Measure and monitor campaign performance and adjust tactics as needed to maximize impact and support the TFHRC’s overall communication objectives
• Provide end-to-end project oversight and tracking for all publications, marketing, and other related tasks
• Handle planning, scheduling, and milestone tracking
• Provide administrative support and regular status updates to ensure timely delivery of all tasks and projects in a busy research communications and publishing office
• Coordinate directly with Government Contracting Officers (COs), Technical Representatives (CORS), Task Managers, and Researchers
• Ensure that all deliverables are met on schedule and within budget while managing risk and performance metrics
• Ensure that staff are updating the submission and project tracking system to enable customers to see the status of their project
• Monitor and document production details across all product phases, due dates, production schedules, and milestones
• Proactively follow up with RD&T Research Staff to keep tasks on track to meet deadlines
• Record and maintain all progress and status information in the RD&T product submission and tracking system
• Utilize the designated project tracking system to regularly document and update tasks, due dates, lead staff assignments, action items, and other pertinent project information
• Submit a monthly progress report by the 15th of the month for the preceding calendar month
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Required Skills and Experience

• 10+ years of relevant professional experience, including leadership of multidisciplinary teams, managing marketing and communications, and supervising the publication of technical information from concept to final product from one-page flyers to 300+ technical reports, presentations, videos, online tours, social media, and other communications collateral
• U.S. Citizenship required for this position.
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  | Professional Certifications | None required however Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is preferred |
  | Years of Professional Experience | 10+ years of total professional experience |
  | Desired experience | Transportation experience, especially in highway and surface transportation is preferred |
  | Formal Education | Bachelor’s degree or higher with relevant experience in Business, Marketing/Communications, or a related technical discipline |
  | Citizenship Requirement | U.S. Citizenship required for this specific opportunity |
  | Security Clearance Requirements | Must possess or qualify for a Public Trust (MBI) |
  | CRITICAL NOTES: |

1. SSG will not make assumptions regarding your qualifications. Your answers to the mandatory screening questions must be supported by the information on your resume. Applications with inconsistencies will not be considered.
2. Recruiters or Third parties will not be considered.
3. This position is an onsite role located in the National Capital Region.
4. This project is contingent upon contract award.
5. This is a W-2 position.
6. All interviews will be conducted on Microsoft Teams with your camera on; there will be no exceptions.
7. As part of our screening process, you will be requested to provide a link to your LinkedIn profile
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U.S Citizenship is required for this specific opportunity. Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information and be able to obtain a government-granted security clearance. Individuals may also be subject to a background investigation including, but not limited to criminal history, employment and education verification, drug testing, and creditworthiness.

Syms Strategic Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or genetic information.