The Marketing Project Manager is responsible for driving the execution and optimization of marketing initiatives through effective project management systems and workflows. This role manages day-to-day project coordination in Wrike, leads cross-functional initiatives in Jira, and plays a key role in building the structure, processes, and visibility needed to keep the marketing department aligned and moving forward. This position is ideal for someone who thrives on operational transformation—bringing a systems-minded approach to reimagining how marketing work gets done, from the ground up.
SPECIFIC DUTIES:
Project & Workflow Management
- Own and manage marketing team workflows in Wrike, including daily tasks, timelines, dependencies, and approvals.
- Lead Jira project builds for larger initiatives involving cross-functional teams; create Epics and features as needed.
- Keep all team members and stakeholders informed through status updates, dashboards, and standardized reports.
- Develop a formalized intake process that supports clear prioritization and transparency.
- Ensure that all project activities align with defined objectives and deliverables.
- Continuously track and update tasks, ensuring accountability and follow-through across teams.
- Work directly with leadership to establish prioritization frameworks that are consistent and data-driven.
- Create scoring and weighting systems to help evaluate incoming projects and allocate resources strategically.
Process & Change Management
- Establish project management best practices that create efficiencies without overcomplicating the work.
- Lead the implementation and adoption of new tools or workflows, including onboarding, documentation, and training.
- Identify bottlenecks and proactively improve processes across the marketing org.
- You tell us what and how we need to project manage—bring your vision, not just execution.
Communication & Collaboration
- Drive transparency across all projects, so stakeholders always know what’s happening and why.
- Create visibility across departments to help other teams “get on the train” for major initiatives.
- Keep everyone on task and on the same page, balancing clarity with flexibility.
- Be comfortable pivoting when priorities shift, while keeping timelines and accountability intact.
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- Bachelor's degree in Business or related field
- 3+ years of project management experience in a marketing environment.
- Advanced knowledge of Wrike and Jira for project management and reporting.
- Experience leading cross-functional projects with input from Product, Sales, and Technology teams.
- Strong skills in task tracking, reporting, process building, and communication.
- Ability to implement data-informed decision systems (e.g. scoring, priority weighting).
- Excellent communicator, facilitator, and collaborator.
- Highly organized and process-minded, with a flexible, “figure it out” attitude.
LOCATION: Atlanta, GA - HybridLocation: Atlanta Office
