Project Manager- Rebrand Transition and Support Workflow Optimization

Scientific Research Company

HYBRID- Must be local to the Washington DC area

Will work 2 days a wee onsite in Washington DC- 3 days remote

Needed ASAP

6 month contract +

NO C2C

Must work on W2

PAY RATE- 40. Hr W2

Project Manager – work with creative team- organization wide rebrand transition and workflow optimization

Project Manager, Brand Transition & Workflow Optimization

Are you a detail‑oriented, people‑centered problem solver who excels at bringing clarity, structure, and momentum to complex projects?

Seeking a Project Manager to support our organization-wide rebrand transition and help strengthen the processes, workflows, and communication systems that enable high-quality creative and design work. In this role, you will be a critical connector—ensuring that teams stay aligned, timelines stay on track, and stakeholders feel informed, supported, and empowered throughout change.

What You''ll Do

Lead Rebrand Transition & Change Management Projects

• Oversee planning, coordination, and execution of projects tied to the ACS brand transition.
• Manage cross-functional working groups focused on rebrand implementation, conversion efforts, and organizational readiness.
• Partner with communications and leadership teams to develop clear, consistent, and timely updates for all stakeholder groups.
• Maintain detailed project plans, trackers, risk logs, and reporting dashboards to ensure transparency and progress across all workstreams.

Support Workflow Optimization for the Creative & Design Team

• Evaluate current processes, intake systems, approval workflows, and communication pathways.
• Identify opportunities to streamline work, reduce friction, and improve collaboration within the creative function.
• Develop templates, playbooks, and standard operating procedures that increase efficiency and clarity.
• Monitor workload and capacity to help the team prioritize effectively and deliver high-quality creative output.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Stakeholder Communication

• Serve as a highly organized, personable liaison across  internal teams, including Comms, DPX (digital product experiences), Divisions, product teams, and more.
• Facilitate meetings, briefings, and work sessions that bring together diverse stakeholders to showcase the efforts/ progress/ challenges that are uncovered throughout this transition
• Ensure all parties have the information, context, and direction needed to deliver their components of the transition.
• Help build alignment across organizational boundaries through proactive communication and thoughtful relationship-building.

Ensure Accountability & Follow‑Through

• Track deliverables, action items, and deadlines across multiple teams and initiatives.
• Anticipate challenges and escalate issues early with clear recommended solutions.
• Provide clear documentation, recaps, decision logs, and next steps to keep projects moving forward with ease and alignment.

Drive Continuous Improvement Through Measurement

• Establish measurement frameworks (KPIs, milestones, adoption metrics) for transition-related initiatives.
• Use data to refine processes, identify gaps, and recommend new efficiencies or improvements.
• Bring a test-and-learn approach to optimizing workflows and change management practices.

What You’ll Bring

Proven Project Management Excellence

• Experience managing multi-stakeholder, cross-functional projects—ideally involving brand transitions, creative workflows, or organizational change.
• Ability to structure complex work, build project plans, and maintain rigor around timelines, deliverables, and communication.

Strong Communication & Relationship Skills

• Clear, empathetic communicator able to translate complex information into easy-to-understand actions.
• Adept at building trust, aligning diverse teams, and facilitating collaborative discussions.

Detail-Oriented & Process-Minded

• Thrives in creating order, structure, and clarity.
• Comfortable developing systems, processes, and documentation that support scalable, efficient teamwork.

Collaborative & Personable Team Player

• Positive, approachable demeanor with a bias toward partnership and shared success.
• Able to influence without authority and keep momentum through challenges and ambiguity.

Data-Driven & Insightful

• Comfortable using metrics and data to refine workflows, evaluate progress, and support decision-making.

Resourceful & Organized Problem-Solver

• Able to anticipate needs, work independently, and identify creative solutions that balance efficiency with organizational values.

Preferred Qualifications & Behaviors

Behaviors

• Detail Oriented — Takes pride in thoroughness and accuracy
• Team Player — Collaborates well and supports shared goals
• Leader — Inspires confidence and drives alignment
• Thoughtful — Helps others think deeply and plan strategically
• Enthusiastic — Brings positive energy and curiosity

Motivations

• Ability to Make an Impact
• Growth Opportunities
• Peer Recognition
• Self-Starter Mindset