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Sr. Creative Project Manager

Sr. Creative Project Manager

GIACarlsbad, CA, US
2 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Sr. Project Manager

GIA is the world's foremost authority in gemology. GIA is a global organization with headquarters located in Carlsbad, CA. GIA in Carlsbad boasts a 17-acre ocean view campus that accommodates approximately 800 of its 3,400 total employees worldwide. It offers many competitive health and commuter benefits that promote the well-being of its employees as well as that of the environment.

This position is located in Carlsbad, California at our corporate headquarters, reporting on-site 3 times per week.

We offer competitive medical, dental, vision and matching 401-K plans. Paid vacation, sick and holidays, tuition assistance, commuter benefits.

On-site cafe - affordable custom breakfast and lunch meals and Starbucks drinks! Economic friendly services - electric vehicle charging stations on-site. Ergonomic assessments offered on-site and virtually.

Job Overview : We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Senior Project Manager to join our Creative Department. Reporting to the Sr. Marketing Manager, this role will manage the end-to-end workflow of creative deliverables across digital and print. They will serve as the central point of contact between the creative team and internal stakeholders, ensuring that all projects are delivered on time, within scope, and to the highest standard.

Responsibilities :

  • Own the day-to-day management of creative projects, including establishing schedules and timelines, assigning tasks, and tracking progress for designers and copywriters.
  • Track all proofing and approval steps with requestors to ensure smooth project progression.
  • Build detailed workback schedules with clear milestones and resource allocations.
  • Proactively identify roadblocks, troubleshoot challenges, and escalate risks to leadership in a timely manner, along with recommended solutions.
  • Intake and evaluate all creative briefs, ensuring they are complete, actionable, and aligned with business priorities before kickoff.

Liaison and Team Management :

  • Provide onboarding and training for new team members and internal partners on creative workflows and request protocols.
  • Facilitate communication between creative, marketing and other cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment and smooth handoffs.
  • Support an agile and collaborative creative environment, continuously seeking ways to improve workflows, process, efficiency, and communication.
  • Project Management : Software :

  • Maintain and optimize project management tools (JIRA, Confluence, Smartsheet), ensuring data accuracy and process adherence.
  • Ensure consistent use of file naming, storage, and archiving protocols.
  • Creative Meetings :

  • Lead weekly status meetings with the creative team and stakeholders to review project progress and adjust timelines or resources as needed.
  • Partner with the Art Director to prioritize work and prepare materials for weekly creative review sessions with leadership.
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • Technical Competencies (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities) :

  • Knowledge : A seasoned, experienced professional with a full understanding of area of specialization; has comprehensive knowledge of theories and practices within at least one discipline, and may have broad knowledge across other related areas.
  • Strong knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
  • Communication skills : ability to communicate complex info in a simplified and clear manner; can communicate effectively with others, able to develop and modify communication strategies to deliver difficult or complex information. Actively listens and encourages the open expression of diverse ideas.
  • Interpersonal skills : ability to create positive interactions with colleagues; actively communicates with co-workers or with management in a timely & professional manner; maintains collaborative working relationship with others and peers to improve performance.
  • Teamwork : Interface well with others, knows who to go to and how to communicate issues / needs. Knows how to balance the interests of multiple stakeholders.
  • Problem solving : Works on complex issues, requiring the ability to synthesize and analyze multiple sources of information to independently solve problems requiring strong judgement and decision-making abilities.
  • Time management / organizational skills : Manages time and priorities appropriately - approaches work in an organized and systematic manner. Able to manage large projects and deadlines.
  • Flexibility : able to adapt to change, able to multi-task while maintaining attention to detail. Able to adapt communication styles. Understands that different situations may call for different approaches.
  • Personal accountability : continually improves performance; takes personal accountability for decisions, actions & outcomes. Follows through on commitments and encourages others do the same
  • Conflict resolution : able to settle differences in productive ways while minimizing disruptions. Willingness to confront issues. Facilitates breakthroughs by integrating diverse views and finding common ground or acceptable alternatives.
  • Maintains & fosters sensitivity and respect for cultural diversity. Seeks to understand different perspectives and cultures.
  • Mentoring : Always shares and transfers knowledge locally and / or globally to team members as needed
  • Works under only general direction. Independently determines and develops approach to solutions.
  • Work is reviewed upon completion for adequacy in meeting objectives.
  • Education and Experience :

  • Bachelor's Degree in related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • 4-5+ years of project management experience in a creative, marketing, or agency environment
  • Physical Requirements / Work Environment :

  • Work is performed in a designated professional office workstation and environment.
  • Extensive use of office equipment to include computer and other business-related machines and software.
  • Pay range of $89-$109K

    Why Should You Apply?

  • Great benefits!
  • Reasonable hours that provide work-life balance!
  • Professional and educational development opportunities!
  • An Equal Opportunity Employer All employment decisions are made without regard to unlawful considerations of race, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.

    This job description indicates in general terms, the type and level of work performed as well as the typical responsibilities of employees in this classification and it may be changed by management at any time. Other duties may also apply. Nothing in this job description changes the at-will employment relationship existing between the Company and its employees.

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