What are the responsibilities and job description for the Marketing Program Manager position at Aquent?
MARKETING PROGRAM MANAGER, ADOBE
Aquent Studios x Adobe is a custom-built creative agency partnership that provides scalability with world-class talent to Adobes in-house studio and web team. This collaboration creates exciting opportunities to work with Aquent Studios and impact millions of customers, showcasing Adobes products via innovative storytelling and unique visual experiences.
Were looking for a mid-level Program Manager to join the Aquent Studios x Adobe team to partner with the cross-functional teams to shepherd projects through the full cycle of program management from initiation and planning to execution. This Program Manager will primarily work on digital projects that may include product launches, promotions, or full funnel campaigns. They will ensure that the work produced is high quality, meets all program objectives, and is delivered in a timely, cost-effective manner. The Marketing Program Management teams play a crucial role in orchestrating and overseeing the successful delivery of campaigns, releases and marketing content that collectively contributes to Adobes strategic objectives. The focus is on driving clarity, alignment, coordination, risk management, and effective communication to ensure program success.
What you need to succeed :
5 years of creative program & project management experience within a corporate tech marketing organization or creative ad agency
Strong understanding of the creative process and timelines, from initial objective-setting to creative concepting, design, and production
Ability to manage projects and teams in a highly matrixed organization
Act resourcefully and work independently with attention to detail
Manage open-ended, ambiguous, or ill-defined projects
Skilled in usage of Microsoft Office and project management software, such as Workfront
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while prioritizing tasks and meeting timelines
Adaptive approach, as marketing programs may need to be adjusted quickly based on real-time feedback and market data
Manage multiple marketing communications projects, tracking and reporting of progress and status
Build relationships and work closely with partners to understand their needs and priorities, clarify objectives and clearly communicate plans
Proactively identify potential issues and problem solve with the extended team, while keeping all parties informed and tracking
Confidence to set firm boundaries with stakeholders and drive the work
Identify roles and responsibilities at project outset, to clearly understand and set expectations, while also ensuring a streamlined and efficient program delivery
Foster a collaborative environment and promote team harmony
Technical proficiencyfirm understanding of software programs like Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint (Sharepoint a plus), as well as project management software (WorkFront preferred).
What youll do :
Support the development and execution of integrated marketing programs under the guidance of mid-level and senior team member
Aid in creating and maintaining project plans, timelines, and budgets for marketing
initiatives
Assist in scheduling milestone meetings, taking notes and ensuring proper distribution after meetings
Set up a centralized project tracker : budgets, specs, resources, timelines, status, etc.
Keep the Project Trackers updates
Manage the consumer supply chain (WorkFront) Project queue and input all projects into CSC
Support in the creation, tracking, and distribution of marketing collateral and assets
Triage incoming project briefs assess them through the lens of resourcing and strategic priorities, and escalate to Category Lead as necessary
Work with Studio resource management to confirm and assign team to project
Utilize strong written and verbal communication and problem-solving skills, with keen attention to detail, to promote collaborative partnerships and successful program delivery.
Proactively identify issues, actively involve others, and propose solutions
Leverage the knowledge of others, working closely with the broader Studio team
Willingly answer questions within the team and offer help
Receive, weigh, and integrate diverse feedback from a multi-disciplinary team
Take ownership for asset management
Client Description
Aquent Studios is a global creative studio that delivers scale, speed and efficiency to the worlds most recognized brands. We create the work that matters the most to themwork that has a real impact on their business. As an Aquent Studio team member, youll have the opportunity to engage with the largest and most influential companies in the world, solving design challenges and extending their brands across tactic types and platforms, including digital design, UI / UX, video, motion, content, print design, web development, and more. If you want to do work that matters in a collaborative setting that values ingenuity and personal growth, you have found the right place!
