Strategic Project Manager

Confidential Jobs; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Jobs is seeking a Strateg ic Project Manager to lead planning and execution of company-wide marketing initiatives from our St. Louis office.

You will translate business objectives into actionable projects, manage budgets and vendors, and collaborate with executive leadership to drive growth and efficiency across marketing operations. The role focuses on vendor management, digital marketing strategy, and cross-functional coordination, with a strong emphasis on ROI and project

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of progressive experience in marketing operations, business operations, project management, or related field.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex projects, vendors, contracts, and budgets.
• Strong business judgment and ability to make independent operational decisions.
• Understanding of digital marketing channels, social media platforms, and website operations.
• Excellent negotiation, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and execute initiatives in a fast-paced organization.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, reporting tools, and project management platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, coordination, and execution of company-wide marketing initiatives aligned with business objectives.
• Develop and manage marketing operational processes, timelines, budgets, and resources for efficient execution.
• Evaluate marketing opportunities and make strategic recommendations based on impact, cost, and ROI.
• Oversee marketing calendars, campaigns, seasonal initiatives, and product launches.
• Establish priorities, make operational decisions, and ensure projects meet deadlines and budget.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to identify growth opportunities and improve marketing effectiveness.
• Identify, evaluate, and select vendors, suppliers, and external marketing partners.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, service agreements, and deliverables for favorable terms.
• Manage vendor relationships and monitor performance, costs, and delivery timelines.
• Oversee sourcing and production of marketing materials and assets.
• Resolve vendor-related issues and find efficiency/cost-reduction opportunities.
• Oversee website operations and digital initiatives in coordination with partners.
• Evaluate digital advertising opportunities across platforms and monitor campaign performance.
• Oversee social media and digital marketing strategies to align with objectives.
• Monitor campaign results and recommend adjustments to improve outcomes.
• Ensure digital marketing initiatives are executed without day-to-day content creation responsibility.
• Establish and monitor KPIs to evaluate marketing effectiveness.
• Analyze campaign results, social media, website traffic, and engagement metrics.
• Evaluate expenditures and ROI to support business decisions.
• Prepare performance reports and present findings to executive leadership.
• Use data to optimize marketing strategies and resource allocation.
• Monitor adherence to brand guidelines.
• Identify partnerships and events supporting brand and growth.
• Coordinate participation in relevant business and industry events.
• Manage event logistics, vendors, materials, and opportunities.
• Coordinate brand photoshoots with vendors and budgets.

Skills

Project management

Vendor management

Budget management

Negotiation

Digital marketing

Communication

Microsoft Office

PM tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Marketing/Operations Management or related field

Tools

Project management platforms

Job description

Role Description

The Strategic Project Manager is a full-time, on-site role based in St, Louis, MO, responsible for leading the planning, coordination, execution, and performance management of strategic business initiatives across the company.

This role focuses on translating business objectives into actionable projects, improving operational efficiency, managing vendor relationships, overseeing budgets and resources, and ensuring consistent execution across the organization. Key initiatives may include marketing operations, strategic partnerships, special events, and other company-wide projects.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of company-wide marketing initiatives aligned with business objectives.
• Develop and manage marketing operational processes, timelines, budgets, and resources to ensure efficient execution.
• Evaluate marketing opportunities and make strategic recommendations based on business impact, cost, and return on investment.
• Oversee marketing calendars, promotional campaigns, seasonal initiatives, and product launches.
• Establish priorities, make operational decisions, and ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to identify growth opportunities and improve marketing effectiveness.
• Identify, evaluate, and select vendors, suppliers, and external marketing partners.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, service agreements, and deliverables to ensure favorable terms for the company.
• Manage vendor relationships and monitor performance, quality, costs, and delivery timelines.
• Oversee the sourcing and production of marketing materials, including banners, signage, promotional displays, branded merchandise, and other marketing assets.
• Resolve vendor-related issues and identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and reduce costs.
• Oversee the operational management and maintenance of the company website, ensuring information, promotions, and content remain accurate and up to date.
• Coordinate with external partners or internal resources to implement website improvements and digital initiatives.
• Evaluate digital advertising opportunities across platforms, including TikTok, Instagram, Google, and other relevant channels.
• Oversee social media and digital marketing strategies to ensure alignment with company objectives.
• Monitor digital campaign performance and recommend adjustments to improve results.
• Ensure digital marketing initiatives are executed effectively without requiring direct responsibility for day-to-day content creation.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate marketing effectiveness.
• Analyze marketing campaign results, social media performance, website traffic, customer engagement, and conversion metrics.
• Evaluate marketing expenditures and return on investment to support informed business decisions.
• Prepare performance reports and present findings, recommendations, and opportunities to executive leadership.
• Use data and business insights to optimize marketing strategies, resource allocation, and operational performance.
• Monitor compliance with established brand guidelines.
• Identify and evaluate strategic partnerships, sponsorships, networking opportunities, and community events that support brand awareness and business growth.
• Coordinate the participation in relevant business and industry events.
• Manage event-related logistics, vendor coordination, marketing materials, and promotional opportunities.
• Coordinate brand photoshoots, including scheduling, vendor selection, location arrangements, budgets, and deliverables.
• Oversee relationships with photographers, creative agencies, event organizers, and other external partners.
• Evaluate partnership and event opportunities based on brand alignment, business value, and potential return on investment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Operations Management, or a related field; equivalent professional experience may be considered.
• 3-5 + years of progressive experience in marketing operations, business operations, project management, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex projects, vendors, contracts, and budgets.
• Strong business judgment and ability to make independent operational decisions.
• Understanding of digital marketing channels, social media platforms, and website operations.
• Excellent negotiation, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and execute initiatives in a fast-paced organization.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, reporting tools, and project management platforms.