Freelance Project Manager (Remote)

Our client, a merchandise retail company, is looking for a Freelance Project Manager for a 3 month project with the potential to extend. This job is completely remote, but must work EST hours.

What you'll be doing:

• Partner with the creative, marketing, and operational teams in channel planning, developing processes and timelines to ensure on-time delivery for creative campaigns
• Own the project from kick off to fulfillment
• Make sure to receive feedback and that it is clear and on-time for creative execution and revisions
• Establish and maintain efficient workflows, timelines, and processes
• Partner with agency partners and act as main contact for any external needs
• Schedule, lead and run productive milestone meetings, including creative kickoffs, reviews, presentations, and post-analysis meetings
• Encourage a collaborative approach and build relationships
• Ensure all relevant information has been provided to creative team
• Other tasks may apply

About you:

• 2+ years as a Project Manager in retail or agency setting
• Experience working with Email Service Providers, eCommerce platforms, and photo studios
• A strong understanding of agency and production vendor processes
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, project management and communication tools such as Workfront, Jira, Smart Sheet, Teams
• Energetic, self-motivated, organize and detailed oriented
• Familiarity with omni-channel campaigns and various project type including print, web, email, social, mobile, signage, brand, and packaging
• Team playing with great team building skills
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent written, verbal, communication, and presentation skills
• Strong understanding of creative process

Employer Details:

• Onward Search is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in an employment with regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other classification protected by federal, state and local laws and ordinances. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to be considered for employment. EOE/M/F/D/V/SO.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
• Onward Search offers medical, dental, vision benefits, as well as a 401k program, for all eligible full time temporary assignments.
• Onward Search is unable to support 1099 / Corp-to-Corp or Independent Contractor arrangements at this time. All freelancers will be paid as W2 employees.
• Onward Search is a drug-free workplace.

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