What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of (Creative) Project Management position at Uniform Advantage Brands?
ABOUT UA/UNIFORM ADVANTAGE BRANDS
For over 35 years, UA Brands has been synonymous with fashion-forward specialty apparel for the medical and culinary professions. We are proud to support our valued customers - true heroes giving back with every shift. Our culture includes a long history of philanthropy and community support. Our strong values and unique culture are built on collaborating not merely as coworkers, but as family and friends. From the beginning, we provide candidates with an authentic look into how UA Brands embraces their skills and perspectives, all in ways that continue to set us apart.
ABOUT THE ROLE
This is a great opportunity to join a growing, global organization. The Director of (Creative) Project Management leads the creative management, project management, and technical operations team of our in-house creative services organization, and its 3rd party creative vendors and resources. This role is responsible for the on-time, efficient execution and seamless delivery of all final creative design from marketing brief to delivery, production design and copy team produces.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
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Own the implementation, management and compliance of the Creative Services Department software, Digital Asset Management (DAM), WorkFront and systems, including defining and optimizing workflows, processes and measurement to ensure accurate and measurable tracking and reporting of defined KPI's to monitor the utilization, capacity, volume and velocity of the total creative/marketing team.
- Provide project management and milestone support for the delivery of quality creative and production in a large marketing organization with a heavy digital presence to meet strategic business goals. Project Management, workflow and Image accuracy and excellence across Merch, Digital, Marketing and Creative milestones.
- Oversight and Management for on-time, efficient execution and seamless delivery. Coordinate and maintain detailed project plans, tasks to internal team members, maintaining efficient workflows with Creative projects Input project details into the system and ensure accurate and timely manner.
- Develops effective standard, operating standards, quality assurance, color and fit excellence, project flow and milestone management.
- High level of performance/accountability in a high volume, fast-paced environment. Develop and maintain productive relationships with internal/external core functional partners, senior leaders/exec stakeholders to ensure clear pipeline forecasting, seamless execution and deli very at scale.
- Ensure we are exploring and implementing best in class solutions on budget. Maintain the updates for our technology. Ensure it all integrates for maximum efficiency.
- Improving processes by looking at workflow, input and outputs to find efficiencies in our day-to-day delivery of work – inclusive of implementing new technology and tools to support with seamless project management.
- Motivate cross functional partners and direct reports on collaboration and deliverables.
- Ability to structure ambiguous problems, analyze complex processes, synthesize data and drive toward insights and solutions.
WHAT YOU’LL BRING
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Deep understanding of online retail and delivery of Integrated Marketing/Creative Processes and Advertising digital assets.
- Executive presence, ability to earn and build trust with business leadership in running an effective and efficient Operations team; ability to influence senior leadership.
- A natural planner, detail oriented with exceptional organizational, presentation and communication skills - Exhibits strength in working in group settings.
- Ability to adapt to new strategies, processes, and communication platforms with a positive attitude in driving adoption.
- Continuous improvement mindset with structured problem-solving skills - Complex solutioning.
- Leading and solutioning process in a fast-paced environment.
- Data driven decisions and highly agile - High Attention to detail, while also considering the big picture development and articulation.
- Budget development and management.
- Strong multi-tasker and work efficiently under pressure -Proficient in prioritizing work for a multifunctional team.
- Must be able to produce high quality work consistently and on time.
- 8 Years experience in marketing, creative or operations roles.
- Experience leading and building a team effectively US and Global.
- Strategic thinking and problem solving and solutions to generate breakthrough efficiencies. Data Driven Decision making.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills: highly collaborative with ability to build solid working partnerships across functional groups.
- BS/BA Degree - Communication, Project Management, Technology and/or Creative Field
WHERE YOU’LL WORK
HYBRID – The Best of Both Worlds
Have the flexibility to work on-site/in the business and remotely during the week. You’ll spend a few days a week in our office for collaboration/in-person engagement and have the flexibility to work from home on other days. While on-site, join other team members in the spacious Quad for lunch, and enjoy our other ongoing wellness and team activities. Employees are expected to be online and available during the core business hours for their team. Company computer provided for business use.
PLENTY OF BENEFITS TOO
UA BRANDS offers a full range of benefits allowing you the opportunity to customize a benefits package that addresses both your health and financial needs.
- Medical and Pharmacy Coverage
- Dental and Vision Coverage
- Life/AD&D Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program – self-care and support for life’s everyday challenges
- Extensive 401(k) plan with company matching - Save for your future
- Short & Long Term Disability – Company Paid
- Accident, Hospital Care and Critical Illness Insurance – Protect your Income
- Legal Insurance and ID Theft Protection
- Nationwide Pet Insurance
- Volunteer Time Off – Make an Impact
- Employee Discount Program
- Referral Program - Get paid to work with Friends
- Free Parking at the Downtown Corporate Office
- Regular Social Activities and Events – Mandatory Fun
- See more of the benefits we offer
UA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
As an employee of any UA Brands division, you will be part of an established and dynamic organization. We believe that success starts from within, and we are seeking individuals who thrive in an environment that encourages and supports self-management. To provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at UA Brands will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. UA Brands does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. UA Brands will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.
We are a Drug-Free Workplace.
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