Project Manager, Marketing / Creative Program at Kforce Inc.

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Project Manager, Marketing/Creative Program in Los Angeles, CA. Summary: The team is seeking a Project Manager with experience in Marketing or Creative environments, to work closely with the Program Development team on a variety of Marketing and Studio development projects. This role will collaborate across Global and Geography teams, along with key partner functions of the organization, to ensure unified strategy, sequenced execution and implementation of a worldwide critical path, including projects that arise related to that body of work and support on implementation of new business projects in GBI. Who we are looking for: We are looking for an organized, energetic person, with project management experience working in a Marketing Brand or Creative studio, who is very comfortable working in ambiguous environments. The Project Manager will have proven flexibility, demonstrating the ability to work with many job functions at a time to drive clarity and bring people together when they are resource constrained and have their focus on other work. A candidate for this role will be able to show their expertise in tracking schedules, connecting the right people and driving stakeholders to solutions among constant change. This role requires communication and collaboration across Marketing, Creative, Strategy/Planning, Finance, Technology. Human Resources and GBI businesses to connect people together. The Project Manager should have the proven ability to understand their audience and communicate clearly on multiple levels across many projects. The business is always changing, and it is important for the Project Manager to have the skills to work cross-functionally with people in different business units, that may have opposing business goals, to keep the work moving forward. The person needs to be confident in their ability, humble in their approach, and resolute in their decision-making.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Photo, Marketing Ops, or equivalent
• Formal training in project or portfolio management methodologies and/or certifications
• 8+ years of experience in project management, strategy or related field
• Proven success in portfolio management and large-scale, cross-functional program delivery: strategy to execution
• Strong oral and written communication skills and ability to challenge the status quo
• Ability to deal with ambiguity and work in a dynamic, results-oriented environment
• Excellent communicator, able to gain the respect of the team
• Self-directed and comfortable working in ambiguous environments
• Good problem-solving and analytic skills
• Results oriented, well organized, can support multiple projects at once
• Must be curious and calm under pressure
• Travel possible