Marketing Project Manager (Seattle, WA)

Job Title: Project Manager - International Brand MarketingJob DescriptionWe are seeking a highly organized and results-driven Project Manager to support the planning and execution of international brand marketing initiatives. This role will be pivotal in aligning cross-functional teams, ensuring timely delivery of key projects, and enabling seamless collaboration between global and regional stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have experience managing marketing or creative projects across multiple markets and bring a strong understanding of balancing global strategies with local execution.Responsibilities

Oversee the planning and implementation of international marketing initiatives, ensuring alignment with global brand strategies while supporting regional adaptations to meet market-specific needs.

Act as a central liaison across global, regional, and local teams, fostering collaboration across multiple time zones.

Work closely with marketing, communications, finance, and operations teams to align on project goals, dependencies, and deliverables.

Ensure consistency in messaging and execution by integrating inputs from creative, digital, and partner teams.

Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, and resource allocations using appropriate tools (e.g., Smartsheet, Monday.com, or other project management solutions).

Manage scheduling for key meetings, workstream reviews, and deliverables to ensure projects remain on track.

Support governance processes by consolidating updates, tracking milestones, and providing actionable insights.

Establish and maintain reporting frameworks to monitor project progress, budget utilization, and campaign performance metrics.

Identify risks, anticipate roadblocks, and develop proactive solutions to mitigate potential issues.

Escalate critical challenges to leadership when necessary, ensuring swift resolution and continuity.

Delegate tasks effectively across cross-functional teams, ensuring clarity of roles and responsibilities.

Stay informed about emerging trends, tools, and best practices in marketing project management, bringing innovative approaches to the role.

Essential Skills

Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Smartsheet, Monday.com, Asana, or similar solutions) and the ability to adapt to new systems as needed.

Experience in marketing or creative fields, preferably with international or cross-regional exposure.

Strong understanding of local market adaptation, ensuring campaigns balance global strategies with regional nuances.

Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, capable of influencing stakeholders across functions and geographies.

Analytical and financial acumen, including experience in budget tracking and project performance evaluation.

International experience working across diverse teams and time zones is strongly preferred.

Familiarity with tools like Miro and MS Office is advantageous.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience with change management, process optimization, and risk mitigation strategies is highly desirable.

International and cross-regional experience, including working with individuals in differing time zones.

Experience with change and process management.

Willingness to ask questions and pivot with the team where needed.

Ability to work cross-functionally, identify blockers, and wear many hats.

Work EnvironmentThe work environment is highly collaborative, with a strong focus on global partnership initiatives. You will be working closely with international teams across multiple time zones, utilizing project management tools such as Smartsheet, Monday.com, Asana, Miro, and Microsoft Office tools. The role requires excellent communication and organizational skills to manage multiple projects and ensure seamless execution across diverse teams and regions.Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $63.00 - $68.00 Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)Workplace TypeThis is a hybrid position in Seattle,WA.Application DeadlineThis position will be accepting applications until Dec 21, 2024.About Aston Carter: Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

Hiring diverse talent

Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.