About the role

Project Manager overseeing and managing marketing projects within our global sports league. Leading project planning and execution to enhance brand initiatives and engage fans.

Responsibilities

Develop and lead a project planning process and tools to be used cross-functionally and within our teams from discovery and intake through execution.
Collaborate with stakeholders to identify project requirements and ensure alignment with marketing objectives.
Create and maintain project schedules, tracking progress and proactively addressing potential risks and issues.
Coordinate cross-functional teams, facilitating effective communication and collaboration throughout the project lifecycle.
Guide decision-making processes with business partners to achieve project objectives.
Manage team capacity by understanding the current state of the project pipeline and making data-driven trade-offs.
Drive process improvements and efficiency to achieve operational goals.
Anticipate and advise on project risks and lead the development and implementation of mitigation strategies.
Promote understanding across partners around project status, spend, priorities, and resource allocation.
Collaborate with internal teams and external agencies to develop innovative marketing campaigns that engage fans, drive attendance, and enhance brand awareness.
Oversee the execution of marketing campaigns, ensuring adherence to timelines, brand guidelines, and legal requirements.
Monitor campaign performance and analyze key metrics to measure effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.
Iterate and scale systems and projects to meet the Leagues global needs.

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field.
Proven experience (5+ years) in project management, preferably in a marketing or tech-related environment.
Proficiency in Adobe Workfront project management
Strong understanding of marketing principles, campaign development, and brand management.
Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders at all levels.
Demonstrated ability to think strategically, solve problems, and make informed decisions in a fast-paced environment.
Understanding project-specific technologies and tools depending on the industry
Passion for sports and a deep understanding of the global sports industry.
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
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
Ability to understand architectural and technical aspects of projects
Excellent organizational, communication (written and verbal) and time management skills with attention to detail