Project Manager, Integrated Marketing Communications - Post Consumer Brands

Headquartered in Lakeville, Minn., Post Consumer Brands, a business unit of Post Holdings, Inc., is dedicated to providing people and their pets with delicious food choices for every taste and budget. The company’s portfolio includes beloved brands such as Honey Bunches of Oats®, PEBBLES®, Grape-Nuts® and Malt-O-Meal® cereal, and Peter Pan® peanut butter, as well as Rachael Ray® Nutrish®, Kibbles ‘n Bits® and 9Lives® dog and cat food. As a company committed to high standards of quality and to our values, we are driven by one idea: To make lives better by making delicious food accessible for all. For more information about our brands, visit www.postconsumerbrands.com and follow us on LinkedIn for the latest news.

Post Consumer Brands recently acquired several iconic pet food brands, venturing into a new market while remaining true to our purpose to provide delicious and accessible food that our consumers love. We’re always searching the center store for the next exciting product to add to our portfolio, and right now, we’re growing and need passionate, driven individuals with diverse perspectives to help us reach greater heights. That’s where you come in. Join a team where your voice is not only heard but valued. Make a real impact on brands enjoyed by millions of people and their pets.

Post Consumer Brands corporate headquarters in Lakeville, Minn. is about 20 miles south of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Lakeville has all the benefits of smaller town living with access to everything a large metropolitan area has to offer. Join more than 400 team members collaborating on the two-building campus to help put breakfast on the tables of millions of consumers in North America. 

Post Consumer Brands is seeking a Project Manager to oversee and manage various projects across our pet portfolio.  The ideal candidate will plan, execute, and finalize creative and production projects according to strict deadlines and within budget.   

Responsibilities

Project Planning & Management

• Assist in the resource planning, coordination, and execution of studio creative projects, ensuring deadlines are met and deliverables align with brief/project goals.
• Ability to identify the right tasks for each team member and delegate accordingly.
• Maintain and update project references, and timelines, identifying potential risks and adjusting to keep projects on track.

Team Collaboration & Communication

• Facilitate consistent communication, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure all project aspects are aligned and on track.
• Provide guidance and support to team members, helping them overcome challenges and achieve their best work 

Quality Control

• Review project deliverables for accuracy, consistency, and adherence to brand guidelines, providing feedback as necessary.
• Serve as a superuser and contribute to developing and refining the project management processes, tools, and best practices to enhance efficiency and quality.
• Manage Pet digital asset management tool for distribution and archival to full organization.

Budget Management

• Manage project budgets and ensure costs stay within the allocated budget; communicate effectively with cross-functional partners and management regarding budget status.

Responsibilities

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• A minimum of 3 years of creative project management at an agency or similar environment.
• Track record of managing complex projects from inception to completion.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient with industry-standard project manager tools and software, and have experience with digital asset management systems.
• Proactive problem-solver with confidence to make informed decisions that keep project tracking against timelines.

Work Location

• This role is in our Lakeville, MN office with a hybrid schedule of in-office 3 days per week.

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