Position: Marketing Project Manager (Contract)
Location: Pleasanton, CA (Hybrid)
Pay Rate: $61/hour
Duration: 6 months (with potential for extension or conversion to FTE)
About the Team:
The Marketing Project Manager will be part of the Project Management Office (PMO) and will play a critical role in managing industry events, trade shows, corporate events, and internal events as needed. This role requires a strong understanding of B2B marketing, with a focus on ensuring high-quality event execution and successful outcomes.
About the Role:
- Project Management (70%): Build and manage project plans and schedules for various events. Ensure all deliverables align with project scope and goals.
- Program Management (30%): Develop high-level program overviews and timelines. Facilitate communication and coordination between global event marketing teams and other functional leads.
- Cross-functional Coordination: Work with creative, digital, web production, QA, localization, social media, demand, and product marketing teams to align priorities and resolve issues.
- Event Execution: Oversee the development of event materials, including websites, platforms, and onsite coordination (booth fixtures, signage, etc.).
- Stakeholder Communication: Partner with stakeholders to define scope, build schedules, and ensure all deliverables are completed on time.
- Process Improvement: Conduct post-event audits, implement process improvements, and ensure smooth handoffs and consistency across projects.
Key Responsibilities:
- Define, document, and communicate event scope with key partners.
- Build and manage schedules and project plans.
- Coordinate and facilitate status meetings, track key dates, and resolve issues.
- Assign and supervise resources through project management tools.
- Maintain alignment between departments and ensure project consistency and quality.
Basic Qualifications:
- 3 to 5 years of project management experience.
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Proven experience working with cross-functional teams.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong problem-solving abilities and process improvement skills.
Other Qualifications:
- Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Workfront, Google Docs, Smartsheet, MS Project).
- Knowledge of SaaS and/or enterprise software marketing is a plus.
- Enthusiastic and adaptable, thriving in a fast-paced environment.
- Understanding of design concepts and event management experience is a plus.
- PMP certification and agency experience are also advantageous.
If this sounds like you or someone you know, apply today!