Creative project manager job description

Headquartered in Plano, TX, Cinemark Holdings, Inc. is a leader in the motion picture exhibition industry with 500+ theatres in the U.S. and Latin America.
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Do you enjoy working together as a team to accomplish major goals? Join Cinemark to utilize and expand your skills! We are dedicated to making the movie experience memorable, "One Guest at a time." Our world class talent creates a warm and friendly culture through shared values.

The Creative Project Manager is a detail oriented, fast paced, critical thinker who thrives on finding ways to say "Yes, we can!" Expert knowledge of creative processes combined with strategic action plans to break down barriers and solve problems. Comfortable working with ambiguity, organizing information and being the "go-to" resource for project plans and project details.

This position is responsible for leading teams to deliver projects that span across one or more marketing and corporate businesses. Responsible for delivering strategically sound, breakthrough creative on time, on budget and within scope in a fast-paced creative environment.

Projects will vary from digital, print, website, social to multi-channel marketing campaigns. Role includes day-to-day project management of creative workflows, resource planning, project reporting and cross functional department alignment. Liaison between internal partners from Marketing divisions, external partners and the internal creative team.

Reports to Senior Creative Project and Marketing Operations Manager

A Day in the Life of a Creative Project Manager:

Independently own full project life cycle from concept to production to final delivery for major and minor initiatives simultaneously in a very fast paced environment. Determine proper documentation, resources, scheduling, and project scoping. Ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget and meet marketing objectives and project scope. Work creatively and analytically in a critical thinking, strategic, problem-solving environment demonstrating teamwork, innovation and excellence. Identify potential roadblocks, mitigate risks on projects, develop contingency planning, and proactively engage in problem-solving. Provide status reporting regarding project milestones, deliverables, dependencies, risks and issues. Set and continually manages project and program expectations of internal and external partners. Provide leadership and motivation to team members to meet project goals, adhering to their responsibilities and project milestones. Provide strategic POV in presentations, reviews and meetings. Passionate and champion creative processes and Marketing Operations. Research best practices for continual process improvement and efficiency. Ability to translate marketing objectives to the Brand Creative team, as well as communicate creative needs to Marketing partners. Excellent communication skills to collaborate with creative, marketing partners and external vendors. Additional hours may be required.



What You Will Need to Have:


Bachelor's degree in advertising, marketing or related discipline or equivalent professional experience 5+ years project management experience from an in-house creative services or agency account/ project management role. We're looking for the right fit, not the right number of years. Experience project managing the delivery of large, complex, cross-functional creative projects. Strong understanding of the creative development process. Experience managing or working within cross-functional marketing and creative teams. Strong leadership, diplomatic and motivational skills including the ability to lead up, across and down multiple business units while being incredibly positive and collaborative. Effective relationship builder to establish credibility and form business partnerships with internal and external partners. Excellent organization and time management skills with the ability to set priorities both for yourself and for your projects. Excellent communications skills (written and verbal) with the ability to create presentations for executive leadership quickly with little advance notice. Experience managing processes, resources and schedules with proven problem-solving and resourcefulness. Proactive and decisive. Able to quickly adapt to change and competing demands through strong critical thinking and strategic problem solving. MAC proficient and skilled using MS Office applications. Must have experience managing projects in a project management software tool such as Workfront, Basecamp, Wrike, Asana, etc. Workfront preferred. Knowledge of digital creative processes and digital marketing practices preferred. Knowledge of the print production process preferred. Knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud programs including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign preferred.


DISCLAIMER: This job description is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.


Cinemark USA, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The Brand Studio within Smartsheet is looking for a Creative Project Manager to support our content and creative initiatives and ensure on-time delivery of projects, tasks and assets. Working closely with various studio and marketing teams, the Creative Project Manager will provide support and coordination for a variety of marketing, campaign, sponsorship and editorial projects. This individual will help coordinate project meetings, develop clear timetables and help keep teams on-track.

In 2005, Smartsheet was founded on the idea that teams and millions of people worldwide deserve a better way to achieve their very best work. Today, we provide a cloud-based platform for work execution, empowering organizations to plan, capture, track, automate, and report on work at scale, resulting in more efficient processes and better results.

You will report to the Content Operations Manager in the US, and the Design Director located in Costa Rica.
You will:

Guide projects from intake through launch, using Smartsheet tools to estimate level of effort, assign resources, create project plans, track and manage tasks and deliverables, and develop timelines according to priority Collaborate within the Studio with content and creative strategists as well as editorial, design and creative experts Partner with teams outside the Studio to understand project goals, communicate project progress and resolve issues Work to continually develop and optimize processes for the development of creative work Manage multiple projects and deadlines while coordinating the work of others, to meet objectives Create open and transparent dialogue regarding project status and business priorities Understand and support brand guidance and maintain records of previous projects and assets Manage and maintain daily project status and resource availability based on capacity Oversee use and maintenance of our BrandFolder DAM that will be utilized internally and externally for all assets Continue to streamline and improve the briefing process to ensure the Studio team has what they need to complete projects with clear deliverables Manage and provide support for day-to-day responsibilities of the Studio team


You have:


3+ years in marketing operations, brand marketing, project management or creative development Passion for planning and executing creative work Advanced knowledge of project management tools and methodologies, experience using Smartsheet to manage work is a plus Excellent time management skills with eagerness to meet deadlines Effective navigation of the creative process and feedback loops Great communication and interpersonal skills Excellent organizational and multitasking skills Collaborative, team-oriented Attention to detail in a busy environment Proven track record of managing medium to complex creative projects from conceptualization to completion Academic studies/certifications or relevant experience on Project Management, Agile Methodologies or similar.


Perks & Benefits:


Fully paid Health & Life insurance for full-time employees and family members Monthly stipend to support your work and productivity 12 days paid Vacation + Flexible Time Away Program 20 weeks fully paid Maternity Leave 12 weeks fully paid Paternity/Adoption Leave Personal paid Volunteer Day to support our community Opportunities for professional growth and development including access to LinkedIn Learning online courses Company Funded Perks including a counseling membership and your own personal Smartsheet account Teleworking options from any registered location in Costa Rica (role specific)


Equal Opportunity Employer:


Smartsheet is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment with the best employees. We provide employment opportunities without regard to any legally protected status in accordance with applicable laws in the US, UK, Australia, Costa Rica and Germany. If there are preparations we can make to help ensure you have a comfortable and positive interview experience, please let us know.

At Smartsheet, we strive to build an inclusive environment that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices of our team members who also represent the diverse needs of our customers. We're looking for people who are driven, authentic, supportive, effective, and honest. You're encouraged to apply even if your experience doesn't precisely match our job description-if your career path has been nontraditional, that will set you apart. At Smartsheet, we welcome diverse perspectives and people who aren't afraid to be innovative-join us!

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The Krusteaz Company is looking for a Senior Creative Project Manager with a strong understanding of the creative process and how brand strategy is translated into hard-working design solutions. The perfect candidate is someone who can run with a fast-paced creative team and understands how to bring balance between keeping projects on track without sacrificing on design quality. Your role will be managing many different types of projects including packaging, digital, advertising, and environmental. If you're a solution-oriented thinker who enjoys working in a collaborative environment and can approach work with optimism, curiosity, and a sense of humor, the Brand Creative team would love to meet you.
What you'll do:


Internalizes strategic goals and can translate those goals to stakeholders. Drives communication between internal clients, designers, and other cross-functional team members. Manages multiple types of creative projects simultaneously across different mediums. Works collaboratively with designers, cross-functionals, and agency partners. Ensures that brand standards and visuals are adhered to across all applications. Collaborates with internal design team to develop creative briefs and design presentations. Brings your knowledge, experience, and ideas to improving our project management systems and tools.



Who you are:



You have an in-depth understanding of brand and design principles and a deep understanding of the creative process. You're an exceptional communicator in every way, and that includes active listening. You have an innate ability to connect business strategy to creative outcomes. Your default mindset is "how can we do it?" vs. "we can't." You can manage your time efficiently and handle multiple projects easily and effectively. You thrive in a collaborative, iterative environment, while being proactive and self-directed. You're emotionally intelligent and empathetic, and can own your mistakes. You like to laugh and agree doing great work is as important as having fun doing it.


To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals qualified with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


Education and/or Experience:



BA or equivalent experience/training. Minimum 5 years Project Management experience, with at least 3 years working within a creative team or managing creative projects. Food/CPG or Agency experience a plus. Must be able to demonstrate an understanding or experience managing both print and digital projects. Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly PowerPoint, and comfortable learning new software. Experience with Adobe Suite a plus.


The policy of The Krusteaz Company is to hire, train, and promote all persons in all job groups in accordance with law, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital or military status, national origin, gender identity, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, genetic information, or any other status or characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law.


Benefits:



401(k) Matching. Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance and Medical Insurance (starting at $45/month for employee only coverage). Company provided life insurance and disability insurance. Flexible spending account. 3 weeks of PTO. 10 paid holidays. Tuition reimbursement.



About The Krusteaz Company:


Since 1932, we've been making a wide variety of quality products that are easy to make at home. Based in Seattle, Washington, we grew up with the pioneering spirit of our Northwest heritage. That taste for adventure has helped us bring many exciting, innovative products to market worldwide. Our brand names have grown to signify an uncompromising commitment to excellence. We were honored to recently be named one of Washington's Best Places to Work for the third year in a row!

Our Culture

We always put people first. We truly value our employees, our customers, and our community. We're fiercely proud of who we are and what we do. We embrace diversity, equity and inclusion and the unique experiences that each person adds to our positive culture. We do the right thing and treat everyone with dignity and respect, without compromise.

Quality Products, Quality People

We have a passion for quality, making amazing Krusteaz baking and pancake mixes, WildRoots snacks, Alpine Cider drink mixes and more! You and your family will love the variety of products and flavors that can be found through Retail grocery stores, Food Service products sold through restaurants, hospitals and schools, and Club store channels throughout the United States.


We hope you'll take the time to get to know us!