Project Manager

Project Manager 

This is a full time position that provides a salary commensurate with experience and outstanding benefits in a truth and grace filled work environment.

The Project Manager is responsible for ensuring the timely delivery of engaging collateral for internal ministry clients. This role works closely with the Director of Communication, ministry leaders, and team members to coordinate key content and communication efforts for HPUMC. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and a proactive self-starter who can effectively collaborate with individuals of varying work styles. Strong prioritization skills and the ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines are essential. Serving as the primary liaison between the Communications team and other ministries and programs, the Project Manager plays a vital role in maintaining a customer service-oriented approach.

Reports to: Director of Communication

FLSA Status: Exempt

Campus: Mockingbird

Working Hours: This is a full-time position working at least 36 hours per week. 

Anticipated Schedule: Monday-Thursday 8:30-5 (including an unpaid 30 minute lunch), Friday 8:30-12:30.

The ability to work some nights and weekends is required.

During certain times of year, additional hours may be necessary to meet the demands of the job. All church staff will be asked to support and serve for religious holidays and worship services including Christmas Eve and Easter.

Job Responsibilities and Duties:

• Building effective relationships with teammates and ministries
• Solving multiple problems creatively and strategically under quick deadlines
• Facilitating groups with diverse perspectives, cultures, and backgrounds
• Serving as the primary contact between the Communications department and assigned ministries
• Demonstrating superior customer service, interpersonal communication, and written communication skills
• Maintaining timelines and managing incoming project requests, including coordination with approved outside vendors
• Developing and managing all deliverables related to assigned ministry projects to meet organizational objectives and align with HPUMC’s content and brand strategies
• Staying aware of the overall editorial calendar and content strategies to keep internal stakeholders informed of organizational news, issues, and direction
• Exhibiting a willingness and ability to adjust to changing conditions or priorities
• Generating, recommending, and implementing new or revised internal controls, methodologies, and procedures when improvements are identified and required
• Completing other duties as assigned

Duties may be changed and modified at any time without advance notice.

Education and Desired Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field (required)
• Experience in marketing, creative production, or an advertising agency (a plus)
• Developing and implementing project plans
• Understands print, web, and design production
• Demonstrates strong problem-solving and relationship-building skills
• Experience delivering engaging presentations and showcasing salesmanship (a must)
• Writes and communicates effectively, both verbally and in print
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Thinks strategically about projects and their connection to the big picture
• Prioritizes competing projects effectively
• Manages time efficiently and meeting deadlines
• Summarizes complex information clearly and concisely
• Facilitates participative discussions that encourage diverse opinions while fostering a respectful environment

Preferred Software Experience:

• Microsoft Office Suite
• G Suite (Google, Gmail, Calendar, etc.)
• Asana

Physical Demands:

• Sitting
• Standing
• Walking
• Seeing
• Hearing
• Speaking
• Lifting/carrying up to 10 pounds
• Fine Motor Skills

Other Qualifications:

Must be a committed Christian, with a church home, who is comfortable working in a United Methodist Church and willing to spend occasional Sundays onsite in order to understand HPUMC firsthand. Our employees are called to lead a life that becomes the gospel, and we expect them to exhibit appropriate demeanor both on and off the job.