Marketing Operations Project Manager_

**Patterson isn't just a place to work, it's a partner that cares about your success.**One of the distinguishing marks of our company is the talented people who embrace the people-first, always advancing, and results-driven culture. Professional growth abounds in this motivating environment. We value the diverse talents and experiences our employees bring to Patterson and believe that they build a stronger and successful organization.We are seeking a skilled and passionate **Marketing Operations Project Manager** to be the glue that helps keep projects – and people – together by providing project and tool management for the corporate marketing team. This role will be critical in establishing project management rigor within the department, as we look to transform our storytelling capabilities and elevate our ongoing support to stakeholders. The role is a highly collaborative position and, as such, partners with the business units and other corporate departments on company initiatives.To perform this job successfully, an employee must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation. To request a reasonable accommodation, notify Human Resources or the manager who oversees the position.+ Configure, manage, and improve system solutions, specifically Adobe Workfront and other marketing tool solutions (i.e. a Dam, social tools, etc)+ Establish and maintain project management processes including project initiation and kickoff, collaboration, necessary approvals, production, and archiving+ Lead teams in developing comprehensive communication and marketing campaign plans that outline specific tasks and milestones, facilitating final review and approval of all campaign components prior to delivery+ Serve as the point of contact for projects within a team consisting of copywriters, art directors, designers, video producers and editors to ensure that appropriate resources are assigned+ Understand company guidelines including, but not limited to, corporate branding, promotional material development, videos, print production and content pieces+ Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure a unified approach across channels+ Lead the charge in implementing new project management process and best practices, and training / guiding other creative PM's on new procedures.+ Create, maintain, and distribute SOP and creative process documentation. Partner with initiative leads to develop training and provide feedback and recommendations for implementation.+ Support optimization of Workfront and associated integrations, automation, and workflows for creative teams.+ Tech Support for Workfront: Troubleshooting issues, submitting support tickets, building reports and templates, setting up new users and managing user access, attending Adobe learning sessions for tool support.In addition to the essential functions listed above, the incumbent may perform the following additional functions.Performs other duties as assigned**Required Qualifications**+ Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, advertising or related field+ 7-10 years of experience in campaign or traffic management in an advertising agency or in-house agency environment+ Highly Proficient with marketing operations tools and systems – Workfront, Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, Canto, and social media platforms+ Ability to articulate project management approach and updates to stakeholders at all levels+ The ability to influence, collaborate, and be adaptable within cross-functional teams and internal clients+ Experience with online projects (website, digital channels, analytics and related tools) and offline projects (e.g.: events, print collateral, print catalogs)+ Broad knowledge of the process relating to creative development; print and digital media; and other marketing tactics in order to effectively manage resources, time and budgets+ Ability to identify and understand the dependencies within marketing, and to think out-of-the box, and drive creative project management solutions+ Strategic and critical thinker with excellent written and oral communication skills·Travel·Up to 10%Must reside in MN.**What's In It For You: (attersoncompanies.com/careers/default.aspx#section=benefits)**We provide competitive benefits, unique incentive programs and rewards for our eligible employees:+ Full Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits and an integrated Wellness Program.+ 401(k) Match Retirement Savings Plan.+ Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).+ Paid Time Off (PTO).+ Holiday Pay & Floating Holidays.+ Volunteer Time Off (VTO).+ Educational Assistance Program (Tuition Reimbursement).+ Full Paid Parental and Adoption Leave.+ LifeWorks (Employee Assistance Program).+ Patterson Perks Program.**EEO Statement**As a people-first company, Patterson promotes a culture that embodies and celebrates diversity and inclusivity. We believe our employees’ unique experiences and differences is what strengthens us and drives our success. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.We are Patterson. We welcome you.At Patterson Companies, we live our values everyday. With more than 8,000 employees worldwide, we're responsible for providing dentists, veterinarians, animal producers, and farmers with the support they need to keep us and our animals healthy.An Equal Opportunity EmployerPatterson Companies, Inc., is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, among other factors.