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About Very!
Very is a fully distributed IoT technology firm led by expert problem-solvers to create efficient, scalable solutions that move commercial, industrial, and consumer IoT projects from pilot to production in record time.
We’ve built a collaborative, tight-knit team that thrives, whether we’re hanging out in person at our annual retreat or coordinating work across time zones. The results show that we’re doing something right – as we’ve won numerous workplace awards over the years. Most recently in 2021 we were certified as a Great Place to Work, and in 2022 we were listed again in Parity.org’s list of Best Companies for Women to Advance.
We believe that everything we build – and the people we build it with – has the potential to change the world. Our client list includes numerous well-known brands determined to leverage the power of IoT to drive material outcomes – such as Vizio, Peloton, Clear, iHeart Radio and Fellowes. Our goal, for each and every client we partner with, is to create high-value solutions through a collaborative and user-centered process.
About This Role
As a Marketing Project Management Specialist, you’ll work with the entire marketing team to ensure marketing programs run smoothly and efficiently. Reporting directly to the Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), you’ll populate and groom the marketing department’s project backlog, conduct project intake calls with external stakeholders, fill out creative briefs for each project, and ensure projects are not missing deadlines.
For this role, we’re looking for a candidate who takes initiative, has impeccable attention to detail, adds expertise to our team, and demonstrates a passion for marketing operations and project management. Some traits we are looking for include:
– Previous experience acting as admin or superuser for a project management tool (ClickUp preferred)
– Capacity to manage dozens of projects simultaneously
– Comfort working independently to manage projects
– Comfort enforcing adherence to process across the marketing team
– Ability to collaborate with marketing leaders to improve
processes
What You’ll Be Working On
Responsibilities
– Maintain documented project management processes
– Maintain best practices for ClickUp usage and serve as a ClickUp admin and superuser
– Evaluate new technology and add-on applications to improve marketing project management processes
– Align with cross-discipline team members to make sure that all parties are on track with project requirements, deadlines, and schedules across multiple projects
– Identify and develop new opportunities for off-team collaboration, creating new systems and processes
– Facilitate weekly OKR check-in meetings
– Schedule quarterly OKR planning meetings
– Schedule project kickoff calls
As a client services organization, travel may be required up to 10% of the time.
Outcomes
– Ensure on-time completion of all marketing projects. When this is not possible, alert the marketing leadership team early and collaborate on the best path forward.
– Ensure adherence to project management processes among all marketing team members.
Qualifications
Experience
– BA/BS in a related field (Marketing, Communications, or Business)
– 3+ years of relevant experience
Skills
– In addition to experience, these are the critical skills we’re looking for in this role.
– Communicates Effectively: Demonstrates expert-level communication skills. Can comfortably present information that is clear and concise (verbal and written).
– Collaborative Mindset: Effectively collaborates to reach positive outcomes with teammates on projects that vary in size and complexity.
– Flexibility: Experience working in a fast-paced, always-changing environment and comfort with ambiguity.
– Positive Attitude: Tackle challenges with resilience and optimism.
– Detail-Oriented: Ensures tasks are completed with precision and accuracy, ultimately contributing to the high-quality outcomes our team strives for.
**Unfortunately, applicants who do not meet these criteria will not be considered.**
Ideal Additional Qualifications/Experience:
– Experience at a professional services firm or consultancy
– BA/BS degree in Design or a similar field
– Familiarity with the Internet of Things (IoT) space is strongly preferred
– Experience managing a dynamic, geographically diverse environment
Compensation
Base Compensation:
Between USD $35,000 and $45,000 per year, commensurate with experience.
Variable compensation:
Up to 5% of your base salary in the first year.
We also offer world-class perks:
– $2,500/yr continuing education stipend, upon one year of employment
– Udemy license for continuing education
– $1,000 annual Healthcare Stipend (to be used towards Health insurance premium)
– $600/yr towards Home Office Stipend (Limitations apply).
$100/mo Monthly Communications Stipend (Can be used towards Cell Phone Data Plan, WiFi Plan, VOIP, VPN)
– Personalized ESL coaching and access to an AI-powered adaptive platform to take your English to the next level
– Annual company trip, all expenses paid.
– Loaned MacBook Pro