Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

(Eligible for Hybrid/ 3 days in office - Alexandria VA)

As the Marketing Project Manager you will play a pivotal role in overseeing and optimizing operations project management and delivering key insights for the Marketing & Communications Team. This role will focus on building and tracking consistent coordinated processes across the team that connect strategy and execution to make us more efficient and successful (includes expertise in project management systems project intake and triage processes resource management and planning). Your experience in project management combined with your strategic mindset organizational agility and operational prowess will be instrumental in helping United Way meet its strategic priorities to drive measurable results.

Reporting to the Executive Vice President Chief Marketing Officer this person will partner with cross-functional teams including global brand marketing global network communications creative services PR social media digital and events to help drive United Way Worldwides mission to improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of communities around the world.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL DUTIES OF POSITION

• Act as curator for the marketing and communications team managing incoming projects and campaign requests by gathering requirements and resources needed for completion.
• Assess the teams capability and bandwidth to support requested projects
• Drive the planning process by leading project launch process through the execution of deliverables including development of production schedules timelines approvals etc; utilize dynamic project management skills to track triage and deliver critical departmental projects.
• Identify implement and manage marketing communications efficiency tools and processes including project management and resource management.
• Oversee traffic coordination for Creative Studio Team (graphic design team)
• Manage relationships with external vendors and assigned agencies ensuring the delivery of high-quality services and solutions.
• Measure project performance and identify opportunities for improvement
• Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies recommending approaches to enhance department operations.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelors degree in marketing business administration or a related field. Masters degree preferred.
• Must have 10 years of working experience in marketing with at least 5 of those years being in marketing communications operations
• Must have project management experience to include leading and triaging marketing projects/campaigns in a fast-paced high-volume environment.
• Must have experience using Smartsheet
• Knowledge of automation and database management concepts and best practices.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of marketing communications best practices and multiple channel execution as well as prior proven experience of successful management of large-scale teams and programs including proficiency in offline channels and programs.
• Self-starter who is able to and eager to learn quickly with a good head for proactive problem solving while able to adhere to standard operational procedures and deadlines.
• Ability to work in fast pace and high-growth environment with tight deadlines and shifting priorities and be willing to roll-up your sleeves to drive organizational change.
• Ability to inspire and move a cross-functional team in a unified direction and with a unified vision.
• Must be well-organized.

This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all required duties responsibilities and skills. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable disabled individuals to perform the essential functions of the job. You should be able to work on-site in the Alexandria VA location; relocation assistance is not offered.

SALARY STATEMENT

The budgeted salary range for this position is currently $120000 to $125000 per year. Salary is determined by several factors including applicants knowledge skills experience position equity and market.

ABOUT UNITED WAY WORLDWIDE

United Way Worldwide seeks diverse qualified professionals who want to make a difference in the world. If you are passionate about your work and desire to help others achieve enhanced education income and health United Way Worldwide is the place for you.

United Way Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race color religion creed disability veteran status marital status age sex (including pregnancy) sexual orientation gender identity gender expression national origin or ancestry genetic information and other legally protected characteristics in accordance with applicable laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process please e-mail and provide the nature of your request and your contact information.

We are a charter member of Employers of National Service and encourage AmeriCorps Peace Corps and other national service alumni to apply.

United Way Worldwide is located in Old Town Alexandria VA. We offer competitive salary and excellent benefits including: health dental life short-term and long-term disability employee assistance program 403(b) plan tuition assistance paid time off family sick leave medical appointment leave parental/adoption leave dress for your day free parking onsite gym monthly volunteering opportunities and more.

We kindly request that you do not call to inquire about the status of your application. All candidates selected for consideration will be contacted by a United Way Worldwide team member via email or phone regarding next steps

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