Temporary Project Manager (Marketing)

Northeastern University - Boston, MA

Full-time - Mid Level

Boston, MA

10,001+ employees

Educational Services

About the position

Northeastern University Marketing is seeking a versatile Marketing Project Manager to oversee a variety of marketing projects, including websites, traditional marketing assets, and campaign materials. The role involves managing projects from the initial brief through creative execution and delivery, collaborating closely with marketing managers, creatives, and technical teams to ensure successful project outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead project meetings and maintain schedules while communicating expectations to stakeholders.
• Maintain up-to-date project plans in Smartsheet and refine templates for repeat work.
• Identify and solve problems proactively to increase efficiencies and scalability.
• Manage all development phases of web projects from requirements gathering to deployment.
• Oversee project budgeting, planning, scheduling, contract adherence, risk management, and execution within budget and schedule.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or a related field.
• Three to five years of experience as a project manager, traffic manager, or production manager in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive self-starter with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated record of managing website and production processes and vendor relationships.
• Strong understanding of marketing mediums and the creative lifecycle.
• Experience with project management software such as Smartsheet, Workfront, Microsoft Project, or Asana.
• Familiarity with both Agile and Waterfall methodologies.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in higher education is preferred but not required.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition assistance
• Wellness programs
• Life insurance
• Retirement benefits
• Commuting and transportation assistance