Creative Project Manager - Remote Job at Acara Solutions in Columbus

Content Summary: Creative Project Manager - Remote at Columbus, for Acara Solutions Description Acara Solutions has an exciting part-time remote contract opportunity for a mid-level Creative Project Manager to join our client's dynamic team. This role offers flexible hours (25-30 total hours per week depending on workload). Pay range is $45-60/hr, DOE. As a Creative Project Manager, you will be responsible for coordinating creative efforts across the marketing organization to effectively deliver on projects. You will collaborate with the Senior Creative Project Manager to identify and assign resources for all project work, work closely with assigned teams to set project milestones/schedules, keep projects on track, and ensure that all project objectives and goals are achieved. You will work cross-functionally with internal partners, department heads and external agencies/vendors to ensure our marketing materials are best-in-class. Job Responsibilities Responsible for coordinating creative efforts across the marketing org to effectively deliver on projects. Actively manages the day-to-day aspects of projects, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget. Supports project and creative brief alignment across internal and external teams, working closely with the marketing team in the planning stages of projects. Reviews all deliverables for assigned projects before presentations. Collaborates with the creative team to identify and assign resources for all assigned work and assess needs; quickly addresses time-sensitive issues and assigns status of either resolve or elevate. Works closely with the Creative Director and assigned teams to set project milestones/schedules and ensure projects remain on track; proactively communicates deviations from the schedule. Effectively facilitates project team meetings, and regularly convenes project status meetings. Actively manages scope of project work through weekly status meetings, monthly scope reviews, and quarterly scope adjustment meetings. Job Requirements Required Skills / Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Mass Communication/Advertising, or related field. 5 or more years of experience as a project manager in a fast-paced environment. Preferred Skills / Qualifications: Proficient in all aspects of the creative development and execution process across all mediums. Extremely detailed oriented and organized; excellent written and verbal communication skills; and strong interpersonal and relationship management skills. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Proficient in workflow and project management software such as Google Drive, Asana, etc. Managing creative projects and timelines Experience managing multiple multi-faceted campaigns and events Video work Qualities were looking for: Strong cFx communication skills Experience working with external agencies (this is a knowledge gap well have) Experience working with all levels of people (VP down) - ability to manage and delegate Experience working in Asana (not a dealbreaker but would be ideal) Self-sufficient, can navigate ambiguity independently Volume and speed (we are fast paced) Comfortable leading meetings Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, sex, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. The Aleron companies welcome and encourage applications from diverse candidates, including people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for applicants taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in th