Marketing Project Manager, Marketing Operations

• developing and managing marketing planning for assigned work product and lines of business on an annual, quarterly and ad hoc basis due to shifts in business priorities,
• the implementing and ongoing project management of Publix Marketing campaigns and projects
• estimating project resource needs to aid in the establishment and ongoing management of proper Marketing resource allocation,
• directing and managing third party suppliers that are assisting in campaign or project execution and production. Suppliers are both internal and external to Publix and include, but are not limited to: magazine publications, advertising agencies, design firms, digital production suppliers, and packaging pre-press suppliers,
• cross-training of campaign and project lifecycles with peers in the Marketing department on an on-going basis. This cross-training includes explanation of the lifecycle phases from project initiation to completion, key milestones and alternative project paths, etc. May also include assisting others with basic training for utilization of the MRM system,
• dedicating time to Marketing innovation and quality improvement, and
• managing special Marketing Operations related assignments, which can include but is not limited to: project management, executing reporting, and presenting results to executive leadership.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Marketing, Advertising, Mass Communications, or equivalent experience
• at least two (2) years of project management experience in marketing, advertising, or design
• knowledge of annual planning related to area of assignment, including the Marketing Annual Communication Plan (ACP), annual Corporate Purchasing category review process, new product development, Store Environmental development plans, and annual circular schedules
• knowledge of the five performance domains related to project management
• knowledge of project management knowledge areas as they relate to Marketing
• knowledge of project management software
• basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Outlook)
• basic knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite applications, including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat Pro
• basic knowledge of enterprise Digital Asset Management (DAM) system
• knowledge of advertising agency, design firms and design production suppliers’ employee resources and processes
• knowledge of the marketing department workflow processes and project lifecycles
• knowledge of digital, printing, and distribution processes
• astute attention to detail and accuracy
• excellent verbal and written communication skills along with the ability to persuade and negotiate
• excellent time management and organizational skills
• excellent analytical skills and the ability to recognize potential problems and solve them as they arise
• excellent presentation skills
• professionalism and team player attitude
• ability to self-manage and motivate and the ability to work well under pressure and manage multiple projects at the same time
• ability to be flexible and adaptable
• willingness to travel up to several days at a time with overnight stays
• willingness to work late hours, during weekends, or at home
• passion for delivering great work and meaningful results