Strategic Marketing Project Lead (Hybrid)

Strategic America; West Des Moines (IA); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Strategic America in West Des Moines is seeking a Project Manager to oversee small to mid-size marketing projects. Based in a hybrid office environment, you will plan timelines, coordinate cross-functional teams, and ensure on-time delivery with quality standards.

Youll serve as the primary contact for projects, manage client expectations, review briefs, and drive continuous improvement across agency processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional work experience.
• 1+ years of account coordination, marketing or related experience.
• Comprehensive understanding of media channels, including traditional, paid, broadcast, SEO, and web.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams across strategy, creative, digital, media, and production.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Familiarity with project management tools and agency processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage project plans, timelines, schedules, and estimates.
• Lead projects with minimal oversight and drive progress within agency processes.
• Monitor day-to-day execution, timelines, risks, and dependencies.
• Create and maintain master project documentation.
• Serve as the central point of contact for projects and communicate with internal teams.
• Attend client meetings and recap action items, ensuring follow-ups are clear.
• Review briefs and submit change orders for cross-functional teams.
• Work with Resource Managers to ensure staffing and resource availability.
• Support quality assurance and continuous process improvements.
• Collaborate with client managers and agency partners to support client growth.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Cross-functional coordination

Time management

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Project management software

Job description

Strategic America in West Des Moines is seeking a Project Manager to oversee small to mid-size marketing projects. Based in a hybrid office environment, you will plan timelines, coordinate cross-functional teams, and ensure on-time delivery with quality standards.

Youll serve as the primary contact for projects, manage client expectations, review briefs, and drive continuous improvement across agency processes.