Creative Marketing Project Manager III

Job#: 3028221

Job Description:
Creative Project Manager III

Location: Seattle, Washington (Onsite)

Employment Type: Contract

Pay Rate: $60 - $70 hourly
Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Creative Marketing Program Manager. In this role, you will help scale creative operations and drive brand consistency across a marketing organization through process optimization, vendor management, and cross-functional collaboration. This is an opportunity to make an impact on how creative operations are scaled across a large marketing organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with marketing teams to streamline creative workflows and improve efficiency.
• Develop and implement processes that facilitate the creation of on-brand content.
• Manage relationships with creative vendors and agency partners to deliver high-quality work.
• Create and oversee training programs to help teams understand and apply brand guidelines.
• Lead internal communications regarding brand standards, processes, and best practices.
• Maintain and improve brand resources, documentation, and support channels.
• Track program performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborate with peers on scaling initiatives and process improvements.

Required Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience.

Experience: A minimum of 5+ years managing creative vendor or agency programs and 10+ years working in brand or marketing organizations. Strong project management and stakeholder management skills are required, along with experience interpreting and communicating brand strategy.

- Technical competence: Working with AI and automation tools.

- Brand governance and strategy: Experience managing creative vendor relationships, working closely with cross-functional partners, interpreting and governing brand strategies and guidance.

- Process definition: Building and managing brand and creative training and auditing mechanisms.

Technical Skills: Familiarity with design processes, tools, and asset management systems. Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities are necessary, as is a problem-solving mindset with a data-driven approach to decision-making.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in technology or B2B organizations.
• Background with global or multi-market campaigns.
• Familiarity with AI tools and creative automation.
• 10+ years of vendor/agency program management experience, within an in-house brand or marketing org.

Role Success Indicators:

- Familiarity with design processes, tools, and systems, with a keen eye for optimization and efficiency.

- Familiarity with Digital Asset Management (DAM) systems and asset management best practices.

- Excellent project management, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

- Ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive collaboration across different organizational units.

- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with a data-driven approach to decision

Interview Process: x3 rounds, phone/virtual, be prepared to interview/answer via STAR method

Compensation & Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60.00 to $68.00 per hour. A comprehensive benefits package is available to eligible employees.

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.