Job Description
The growing Brand Marketing Team, at one of our financial services clients, has a new role for an experienced Project Manager to streamline the design of print and digital marketing materials. Taking requests from a global team of marketing managers, you will assess specific needs and assign projects to internal designers and outside agencies and vendors. This critical position requires proven production skills and deep experience with the Adobe Creative Suite, as you will be responsible for facilitating projects with people and agencies across the US as well as London, Hong Kong and India. The right candidate will be very visible and influential throughout the client’s marketing organization.
In this position, you will participate the creation of digital and print assets that unite the Brand and eBusiness teams, including sales literature, advertising, presentations, videos, infographics and event collateral. You will have the opportunity to engage internal creative teams as well as external agencies. Initiating, tracking and organizing these projects through our digital project management dashboard will be a major part of your responsibilities.
An important aspect of this position is the ability to coordinate production across several agency and vendor partners.
Position Responsibilities:
- Manages a library of digital and print assets that build the client brand
- Allocates projects to internal and external creative resources to product marketing materials that align with client Brand Guidleines
- Coordinates multiple projects at a time, with a focus on quality and efficiency
- Oversees updates and versions of existing communications with refreshed content, including data-heavy charts, graphs and infographics
- Collaborates with project managers and key stakeholders regarding job specifications and deadlines
- Prioritizes workload daily
- Communicates effectively, keeping project managers and creative directors informed of project status of active projects
- Demonstrates proactive accountability to overall quality
- Maintains current industry knowledge of presentation methods, techniques, hardware, software and trends
- Engages in special project opportunities as assigned
Required Skills
- Excellent Mac computer skills; ability to learn new programs, and ability to provide basic troubleshooting.
- Must be proactive, collaborative, driven and seek excellence in execution of tasks.
- Experience in utilizing continuous improvement tools to create and track metrics.
- Complete understanding of the “Big Picture” which allows the individual to problem-solve, analyze potential solutions and use sound judgment to make good business decisions.
- Ability to interpret and understand clients’ expectations and guide the production team.
- Strong project management skills, organizational skills and time-management skills.
- Proven track record with strong and effective client relationships and solution delivery.
- Superior presentation and communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to listen for understanding.
- Ability to manage multiple projects at one time in a dynamic environment.
- Excellent interpersonal skills; experience and ability to work with cross-functional teams, internally and client-side.
- Ability to anticipate needs on behalf of the client, not only to serve the client but also increase volume and profitability.
- Must have the ability to work independently and manage high volumes of information during high-stress situations.
- Demonstrated excellence in interpersonal skills, especially in situations involving consensus and team building with strong problem solving skills.
Required Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent working experience
- 5+ years of experience in project management, preferably within a related production / studio management environment in a corporate environment or agency
- Knowledge of administrative software, including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Access; knowledge of design or development skills/software (Adobe Creative Suite, including In Design, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Acrobat)
- Background in the premedia and/or print industry preferred
- Financial services experience preferred
- Strong data visualization skills preferred – experience with charts, graphs, infographics
- Familiarity with current web design and UX/UI trends preferred – standards and limitations, especially pertaining but not limited to email marketing
At RRD, our people make a difference every day – in production, working with customers, or behind the scenes in a support role. They know how to manage the job and exceed expectations. Founded in 1846, RRD is a global company that employs over 25,000 people in 40 countries across the globe. For a challenging and rewarding career opportunity with an innovative industry leader, consider starting or continuing your career with RRD!
The national pay range for this role is $72700- $118400 / year. The pay range may be slightly lower or higher based on the geographic location of the hired employee. The actual pay offered may vary based upon, but not limited to: education, skills, experience, proficiency, performance, shift and location. In addition to base salary, depending on the role, the total compensation package may also include participation in a bonus, commission or incentive program. RRD offers benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, disability insurance, 401(k) with match, life insurance and other voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, plus tuition assistance, maternity leave, adoption assistance, and employer/partner discounts.
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