Robert Half is hiring: Senior Creative Project Manager in Houston

We are seeking an experienced, organized, and proactive Senior Project Manager to join our dynamic, growing team. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of successfully managing complex projects in the marketing or advertising space, liaising with cross-functional teams, and delivering projects on time and within budget. As a Senior Project Manager, you will oversee the planning, development, tracking, and delivery of various marketing projects, while monitoring agency profitability and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the entire lifecycle of marketing projects, from initial briefing to final execution and delivery, ensuring smooth transitions through each phase.
• Work closely with the marketing and creative teams to define clear project requirements, timelines, milestones, steps, contributors, coordination of projects through various stages of the project lifecycle.
• Use project management software such as Workamajig, Asana, Monday, etc. to create and nurture project plans
• Vet and introduce a new software to our stack for the purpose of consensus-building and feedback-tracking (such as Ziflow). Build a repeatable process for utilizing the software.
• Usher work thorough the agency, and “own” the routing of projects for approval by any key stakeholders at various stages of the project lifecycle.
• Understand which contributors are working on a project at any given stage of the project lifecycle, and regularly check in with them about progress and any upcoming hand-offs.
• Monitor resource availability and manage team workloads to prevent bottlenecks and avoid over-allocating time to individual project contributors.
• Create and maintain detailed project timelines, proactively identifying potential conflicts and adjusting schedules as necessary to keep projects on track.
• Implement and refine workflow processes that streamline project execution, enhance team productivity, and ensure efficient resources.
• Establish feedback loops to capture insights and lessons learned, using them to improve future project outcomes.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal teams providing timely updates on project status and any changes.
• Facilitate regular status meetings and generate reports to keep all stakeholders informed of project progress and key developments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing or equivalent work experience.
• 7-10 years of SENIOR project management experience.
• Agency experience strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience coordinating creative projects, including print, digital, and film/video.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Eager to learn and work in a fast-paced, dynamic setting.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Fast learner able to adapt to new systems and methodologies.
• Digitally savvy and knowledgeable about best practices and platforms.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to advise, guide, and motivate cross-functional teams.
• Highly proficient in project management tools and software. Experience in Workamajig is a plus.
• Solid understanding of marketing principles and strategies.