Senior Project Manager-Brand & Creative

POSITION SUMMARY:

Milliman, Global Corporate Services (GCS) Brand & Creative team is looking for a Senior Project Manager to drive creative excellence through project management in our in-house brand and creative services team. The person in this role will manage fast-paced projects consisting of multiple interdisciplinary teams and often requiring integration with other partners, both internal and external. The ideal candidate will proactively work with the team to find ways to improve the brand and creative team as well as marketing department’s processes and efficiency. By championing best practices and supporting marketing leadership in the design and implementation of process improvements this person will foster a culture of collaboration and innovation that will elevate our brand and marketing.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Creative Resourcing:

• Define and implement methodology for manpower resource allocation.
• Intake stakeholder requests in a timely manner, align with creative leadership and assign project teams.
• Proactively plan future utilization; continuously track, balance, and access assignments based on priorities and bandwidth.
• Create and provide regular project status reports to team and to leadership as needed.

Project Leadership:

• Collaborate with internal and external teams to effectively project manage cross-disciplinary marketing and creative projects.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.
• Foster effective communications and relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage and mentor a team of project managers.

Project Planning and Management:

• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within scope.
• Facilitate meetings and status updates; set expectations; keep stakeholders informed.
• Maintain accurate project documentation.

Process Implementation and Improvement:

• Lead and manage process changes integrating the creative function within the MarCom department.
• Lead implementation of workflow tool software and manage related processes.
• Identify the impact of process changes and develop strategies to overcome challenges.
• Champion ongoing process improvement initiatives to ensure best practices.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• 10+ years creative project management experience working in advertising or marketing on an agency or in-house creative team.
• Experience leading and managing a team of creative project managers.

• Proven ability to lead projects and people, ensuring objectives, goals, and commitments are met.
• Experience partnering and communicating with external vendors, agencies, and freelance partners.
• Strong understanding of creative project life cycles; experience with B2B marketing is preferred.
• Creative and analytical approach to problem-solving with the ability to focus on details while maintaining the “big picture” view.

• Demonstrated knowledge building new processes and workflows within a large organization.
• Experience with a range of deliverables, including print and digital advertising, branded collateral, digital, email marketing and event materials.

• Experience with Microsoft 365, Box, Wrike and Adobe preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills including coaching, collaborating, and team building.

• Experience managing a team of project managers is preferred.

• Excellent oral and written communications skills and experience interacting with stakeholders at all levels including the executive level.

LOCATION:

This is a remote role. This job posting is expected to close on October 30th, 2024.

COMPENSATION:

The salary range for this role is $109,000 - $222,000 depending on a combination of factors, including, but not limited to, education, relevant work experience, qualifications, skills, certifications, location, etc.

BENEFITS:

At Milliman, we focus on creating an environment that recognizes – and meets – the personal and professional needs of the individual and their family. We offer competitive benefits which include the following based on plan eligibility:

• Medical, dental and vision coverage for employees and their dependents, including domestic partners.
• A 401(k) plan with matching program, and profit-sharing contribution.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• A discretionary bonus program.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) starts accruing on the first day of work