BlueForge Alliance
Sr. Project Manager Marketing
BlueForge Alliance, Bryan, Texas, United States, 77808
About BlueForge Alliance (BFA)
BlueForge Alliance is an agile program integrator positioned to meet the intense and urgent demand to build capacity for the defense industrial base. We are a unifying organization converging technology, manufacturing, economics, and state and federal government to provide a forward-facing, federated umbrella with national visibility.
As a non-profit, neutral convener, BlueForge Alliance aligns strategy with execution to coordinate regional stakeholders, assess and propose high-value efforts, and rapidly establish and deploy U.S. Department of Defense investments. By streamlining competing priorities and viewpoints, we aim to increase manufacturing capacity and technology adoption, boost the number of available suppliers and diversify investment into the defense industrial base.
Position Description
We are looking for a talented Senior Project Manager to join the Marketing and Communications team. In this role, you will be responsible for the planning, execution, and delivery of large marketing initiatives. This role is pivotal in driving our strategic initiatives forward, ensuring alignment with our organizational goals, and enhancing our brand presence. With a track record of leading complex projects from inception to successful completion, the ideal candidate will bring a blend of leadership, technical expertise, and a deep understanding of the marketing landscape.
In addition to the following details, by being a BlueForger, you will be expected to uphold and exemplify our values of Belonging, Selfless Service, Integrity, Leadership, Respect, and Excellence. We uphold these values upon a backbone of humility driven by a culture of safety, vulnerability, and purpose.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Partner with Marketing and Communications Leadership to lead external marketing programsDevelop project roadmaps and other artifacts to define new initiatives, aligning stakeholders on high-level tasks, deliverables, dependencies and timelinesCreate and maintain detailed project timelines, outlining daily tasks, assignments and deliverablesLead integrated project teams through the project lifecycle, from initial definition to final market deliveryMaintain consistent and effective communication with team members and stakeholders, keeping them informed and engaged throughout the project.Develop staffing plans and project cost estimates. Monitor expenditures and proactively communicate any risks to financial projectionsServe as a primary point of contact for external marketing agencies. Coordinate project timelines and deliverables between the internal team and agency partnersManage resource allocation, ensuring that team members and external partners are appropriately assigned based on their skills and availabilityPrepare status reports and lead regular project status meetings with internal team and external partners to review progress against timelines and deliverablesIdentify issues that could impact scope, timeline, budget, or quality. Align with Leadership on mitigation strategiesDocument formal changes to project scope, schedule, and resourcesPromote collaboration by encouraging teamwork and open communication. Foster an environment where team members feel comfortable sharing ideas, taking risks, and raising concernsEnsure that project deliverables align with customer needs and meet industry and organizational regulations. Implement quality control processes to review and approve all project outputs before deliveryContinuously evaluate and improve project management processes to enhance efficiency and effectivenessUphold and exemplify BlueForge Alliance values of Belonging, Selfless Service, Integrity, Leadership, Respect, and Excellence. We uphold these values upon a backbone of humility driven by a culture of safety, vulnerability, and purposePerforms other relat d duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities: Yes (in the future, will do the following:
Trains new staff.Oversees the daily workflow of the department.Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations.
Requirements
Required Skills/Abilities:
Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate cross-functional teamsExcellent verbal and written communication skills.Excellent customer service skills.Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on results-oriented solutionsStrong supervisory and leadership skills.Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.Ability to function within a team.Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Education, Certifications, and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or a related field5+ years of experience in digital marketing project management, with a proven track record of successful project delivery across integrated media campaigns, website development, social media, and CRMPassion for creative process and emerging technologiesProficiency in project management tools (e.g., Asana) and creative and marketing platforms (e.g. Figma, Webflow, HubSpot)Professional certifications in project management (e.g., PMP) and Agile methodologies (e.g., ScrumMaster) are preferred
Physical Requirements:
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds at times.
Travel Expectations:
Expected travel: 10%
Note:
BlueForge Alliance provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. The company prohibits discrimination and harassment based on any characteristic protected by federal, state and local laws.
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. All roles are security sensitive, and employment is contingent on a criminal history check and credential verification. The ability to perform essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation, is required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The job description outlines key responsibilities, but the position may include additional duties.
BlueForge Alliance is an agile program integrator positioned to meet the intense and urgent demand to build capacity for the defense industrial base. We are a unifying organization converging technology, manufacturing, economics, and state and federal government to provide a forward-facing, federated umbrella with national visibility.
As a non-profit, neutral convener, BlueForge Alliance aligns strategy with execution to coordinate regional stakeholders, assess and propose high-value efforts, and rapidly establish and deploy U.S. Department of Defense investments. By streamlining competing priorities and viewpoints, we aim to increase manufacturing capacity and technology adoption, boost the number of available suppliers and diversify investment into the defense industrial base.
Position Description
We are looking for a talented Senior Project Manager to join the Marketing and Communications team. In this role, you will be responsible for the planning, execution, and delivery of large marketing initiatives. This role is pivotal in driving our strategic initiatives forward, ensuring alignment with our organizational goals, and enhancing our brand presence. With a track record of leading complex projects from inception to successful completion, the ideal candidate will bring a blend of leadership, technical expertise, and a deep understanding of the marketing landscape.
In addition to the following details, by being a BlueForger, you will be expected to uphold and exemplify our values of Belonging, Selfless Service, Integrity, Leadership, Respect, and Excellence. We uphold these values upon a backbone of humility driven by a culture of safety, vulnerability, and purpose.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Partner with Marketing and Communications Leadership to lead external marketing programsDevelop project roadmaps and other artifacts to define new initiatives, aligning stakeholders on high-level tasks, deliverables, dependencies and timelinesCreate and maintain detailed project timelines, outlining daily tasks, assignments and deliverablesLead integrated project teams through the project lifecycle, from initial definition to final market deliveryMaintain consistent and effective communication with team members and stakeholders, keeping them informed and engaged throughout the project.Develop staffing plans and project cost estimates. Monitor expenditures and proactively communicate any risks to financial projectionsServe as a primary point of contact for external marketing agencies. Coordinate project timelines and deliverables between the internal team and agency partnersManage resource allocation, ensuring that team members and external partners are appropriately assigned based on their skills and availabilityPrepare status reports and lead regular project status meetings with internal team and external partners to review progress against timelines and deliverablesIdentify issues that could impact scope, timeline, budget, or quality. Align with Leadership on mitigation strategiesDocument formal changes to project scope, schedule, and resourcesPromote collaboration by encouraging teamwork and open communication. Foster an environment where team members feel comfortable sharing ideas, taking risks, and raising concernsEnsure that project deliverables align with customer needs and meet industry and organizational regulations. Implement quality control processes to review and approve all project outputs before deliveryContinuously evaluate and improve project management processes to enhance efficiency and effectivenessUphold and exemplify BlueForge Alliance values of Belonging, Selfless Service, Integrity, Leadership, Respect, and Excellence. We uphold these values upon a backbone of humility driven by a culture of safety, vulnerability, and purposePerforms other relat d duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities: Yes (in the future, will do the following:
Trains new staff.Oversees the daily workflow of the department.Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations.
Requirements
Required Skills/Abilities:
Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate cross-functional teamsExcellent verbal and written communication skills.Excellent customer service skills.Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on results-oriented solutionsStrong supervisory and leadership skills.Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.Ability to function within a team.Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Education, Certifications, and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or a related field5+ years of experience in digital marketing project management, with a proven track record of successful project delivery across integrated media campaigns, website development, social media, and CRMPassion for creative process and emerging technologiesProficiency in project management tools (e.g., Asana) and creative and marketing platforms (e.g. Figma, Webflow, HubSpot)Professional certifications in project management (e.g., PMP) and Agile methodologies (e.g., ScrumMaster) are preferred
Physical Requirements:
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds at times.
Travel Expectations:
Expected travel: 10%
Note:
BlueForge Alliance provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. The company prohibits discrimination and harassment based on any characteristic protected by federal, state and local laws.
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. All roles are security sensitive, and employment is contingent on a criminal history check and credential verification. The ability to perform essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation, is required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The job description outlines key responsibilities, but the position may include additional duties.