Marketing Project Manager

Job Overview

As a Marketing Project Manager, you are responsible for leading projects in support of the overall marketing strategy.  You will drive the development and execution of marketing programs, materials and orchestrate project launches across all company brands. You will work cross-functionally to ensure projects are executed effectively and on time, while also streamlining processes and functionalities that can improve the operational effectiveness of the organization. 

PRIMARY DUTIES:

• Accountable for defining, planning, managing, and delivering a given marketing project.
• Directs complex projects often involving deliverables that take input from sales, product management, IT, Digital Team and Inventory.
• Rigorously manages project scope to ensure commitments are achieved within agreed upon time, cost, and quality parameters. Partners with Finance to validate financial forecasts and provide on-going reconciliation of resources and other related project expenditures.   
• Define and tracks project milestones while developing, maintaining, and reporting on a project plan.
• Develops the creative strategy, project charter, integrated project plan, resource plan, contingency plan and related project artifacts.
• Continuously documents and communicates project issues, milestone, and updates to project stakeholders.
• Manages and escalates project risks and issues when necessary; identify solutions to remedy issues when possible.
• Develop and nurture a cohesive team committed to working together and completing the project to the best of their ability. Share project statuses with leadership and cross-functional partners to reduce roadblocks and ensure smooth handoff to stakeholders upon completion.
• Take leadership of assigned projects and manage team participation, resource alignment, project plan layout, deadline delivery and budget management. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated competence in project management skills and related experience in relevant fields.
• Customer-centric mindset
• Ability to navigate a highly matrixed organization effectively organized, self-starter, strong communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively and build strong relationships with business partners.
• Ability to communicate at all levels with clarity and precision both written and verbal.
• Results-oriented and willing to shift plans to meet goals.  Works autonomously and takes the initiative to move the business forward.
• Positive attitude and ability to manage change, thrives in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, and brings structure and develops processes for ambiguous situations
• High motivated, curious individual with a passion for our customers and industry

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, industrial distribution, business management or related field and a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a technical sales or marketing role, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• PMP Certificate
• Direct experience in the electrical wholesaling or manufacturing industry is preferred.

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Total Rewards and Benefits

Crescent Electric's compensation package includes an array of top-tier benefit options, including: 

• Eligibility for health,  and dental, vision coverage, 401(k) plan, and flexible spending accounts, subject to plan terms.
• Eligibility for company-paid benefits such as life insurance, short-term disability, long-term care, and Employee Assistance Program, subject to applicable waiting periods.
• Excused Absence time off and Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Company-paid holidays.
• Other benefits for which you may be eligible includes supplemental life insurance, hospital indemnity, and accident and critical illness benefits with cancer coverage.
• Eligibility: Employees are eligible for health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits on the first of the month following 30 days of employment. Employees who are 21 years of age or older will be automatically enrolled in the company’s 401(k) plan once they achieve 90 days of employment.

Family Owned. Culture of Quality. Opportunities to Advance.

Crescent is transforming and we are on a mission to power the communities we serve through teamwork and relentless customer focus. We have a vision of uncompromising teamwork committed to becoming the industry leader for our employees, suppliers, and shareholders. At Crescent, you will have the opportunity to develop professionally, grow personally and have the flexibility to balance your life's priorities. Let's serve together. Let's power our communities together. Let's become THE industry leaders...together.

Crescent Electric Supply is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates are subject to pre-employment assessments, Motor Vehicle Record review, criminal background checks, references check, and a post-offer drug screen.