Summary: The Project Manager will be responsible for overseeing and managing key marketing projects within our global sports league. This role requires a dynamic individual with a passion for sports and marketing, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. The successful candidate will lead projects from initiation to completion, ensuring the delivery of high-quality marketing campaigns and initiatives that align with the league's brand and strategic objectives.
Responsibilities:
Project Planning and Execution:
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Develop and lead a project planning process and tools to be used cross-functionally and within our teams from discovery and intake through execution.
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Collaborate with stakeholders to identify project requirements and ensure alignment with marketing objectives.
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Create and maintain project schedules, tracking progress and proactively addressing potential risks and issues.
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Coordinate cross-functional teams, facilitating effective communication and collaboration throughout the project lifecycle.
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Guide decision-making processes with business partners to achieve project objectives.
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Manage team capacity by understanding the current state of the project pipeline and making data-driven trade-offs.
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Drive process improvements and efficiency to achieve operational goals.
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Anticipate and advise on project risks and lead the development and implementation of mitigation strategies.
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Promote understanding across partners around project status, spend, priorities, and resource allocation.
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Collaborate with internal teams and external agencies to develop innovative marketing campaigns that engage fans, drive attendance, and enhance brand awareness.
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Oversee the execution of marketing campaigns, ensuring adherence to timelines, brand guidelines, and legal requirements.
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Monitor campaign performance and analyze key metrics to measure effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.
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Iterate and scale systems and projects to meet the Leagues global needs.
Stakeholder Engagement:
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Maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, including marketing, communications, events, and sponsorship teams.
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Effectively communicating project updates, plans, and issues to diverse stakeholders
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Collaborate with external partners, sponsors, and vendors to ensure seamless integration and delivery of marketing initiatives.
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Provide regular project updates to stakeholders, highlighting progress, challenges, and key outcomes.
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Support development of presentation and update materials to be shared cross-functionally and with leadership.
Continuous Improvement:
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Conduct post-project evaluations to identify lessons learned and implement improvements for future projects.
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Stay updated with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in sports marketing to drive innovation and enhance project outcomes.
Budget and Resource Management:
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Manage project budgets, track expenditures, and ensure cost-effectiveness.
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Allocate and optimize resources to maximize efficiency and meet project goals.
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Liaise with procurement teams to source vendors and negotiate contracts for marketing services and materials.
Qualifications:
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Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field.
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Proven experience (5+ years) in project management, preferably in a marketing or tech-related environment.
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Proficiency in Adobe Workfront project management
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Strong understanding of marketing principles, campaign development, and brand management.
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Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
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Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders at all levels.
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Demonstrated ability to think strategically, solve problems, and make informed decisions in a fast-paced environment.
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Understanding project-specific technologies and tools depending on the industry
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Passion for sports and a deep understanding of the global sports industry.
Relevant Certifications & Skills:
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Project Management Professional (PMP)
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Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
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Hands-on experience with practices such as Agile, Lean, Kanban, Waterfall as well as extensive experience with pragmatic blending of styles to facilitate collaboration and delivery
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Ability to understand architectural and technical aspects of projects
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Excellent organizational, communication (written and verbal) and time management skills with attention to detail
Terms / Expected Hours of Work
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40 hours per week with occasional weekend requirements.
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Remote work from home arrangement
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Up to 10% domestic travel required, primarily during weekdays
