Project Manager

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• We are seeking a dynamic and highly organized Project Manager to support our team of Workfront Product Business Owners within the Marketing Operations organization.
• This role is crucial in ensuring the successful execution of marketing projects, enhancing productivity, and driving the strategic goals of our Marketing Operations team.
• Project Planning and Coordination:
  
  • Collaborate with Workfront Product Business Owners to define marketing project scope, goals, and deliverables.
  • Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and milestones
  • Coordinate and schedule project activities, resources, and meetings to ensure timely delivery of requirements to the Workfront Technical Team
• Stakeholder Communication:
  
  • Serve as the primary point of contact between the marketing project team, stakeholders and Workfront Technical Team.
  • Facilitate effective communication and ensure all stakeholders are informed of project progress, changes, and issues.
  • Prepare and deliver regular status reports and presentations to marketing leadership and other stakeholders.
• Risk Management:
  
  • Identify potential project risks and develop mitigation strategies.
  • Monitor project progress and proactively address any issues or roadblocks that could impact marketing deliverables.
  • Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Resource Management:
  
  • Allocate and manage project resources effectively within the Marketing Operations team.
  • Ensure the project team has the necessary tools, information, and support to succeed.
  • Monitor and manage project budgets and expenditures.
• Quality Assurance:
  
  • Ensure that all marketing project deliverables meet quality standards and align with business objectives.
  • Conduct regular project reviews and post-project evaluations to identify areas for improvement within the marketing processes.
• Workfront Expertise:
  
  • Utilize Workfront software to manage and track marketing project progress.
  • Provide training and support to team members on Workfront best practices.
  • Continuously seek opportunities to optimize and enhance the use of Workfront within the Marketing Operations team.

Qualifications :

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field.
• PMP or equivalent project management certification is highly desirable.
• Proven experience as a Project Manager, preferably within a marketing or technology environment.
• Strong proficiency in Workfront software.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management, exceptional organizational skills, and a deep understanding of Workfront software.

Benefits:

Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.

Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.

Vision Insurance : Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first enrollment date that is at least 30 days after employment begins. Enrollment dates are each January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st.

Technical Certification Bonus: Synectics is pleased to award its employees a bonus of up to $500 for an approved professional certification. In determining the bonus amount, Synectics will consider the cost of the test(s) for any certification relating to your current position, achieved during your employment with us. Only one Certification Bonus per calendar year may be awarded per employee. Only current, active employees will be eligible to receive this bonus. It will be awarded 90 days after the Synectics office has received documentation confirming the successful completion of the certification.

Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.