
Project Management Lead
Guardian Life
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: New York City • New York • United States
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Salary
💰 $103,450 - $169,960 per year
Job Level
Tech Stack
About the role
- Provide full-scale project management support to cross-functional teams supporting strategic initiatives and priority change communication campaigns
- Track day-to-day tasks and deadlines across the Content & Channels function to ensure work progresses efficiently and effectively
- Facilitate the intake and initial assessment of new work, aligning stakeholders on project scopes, priorities, and deliverables for optimal resource allocation and planning
- Develop and implement detailed project plans in collaboration with Marketing & Communications leaders, driving execution to meet established milestones and deadlines
- Coordinate project activities, including meeting facilitation, action item tracking, database management, and oversight of content repositories, to ensure seamless project progression
- Identify and address risks, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement within project plans and workflows to optimize outcomes and consistently meet or exceed delivery expectations
- Partner with Strategy & Operations Lead to build and manage the communications project management function, ensuring scalability and sustainability
- Co-design and manage project intake and briefing processes to position our projects and team members for success
- Standardize, refine, and document processes and protocols to support the function and our stakeholders
- Create and manage self-service tools to enable efficient project management and scale best practices across our communications teams
- Maintain workflow management tools, including governance and how we maximize their potential
- Serve as a subject matter expert in project management, counseling and empowering teammates to achieve excellence across projects of varying scale and complexity
- Offer supervisory support to Content & Channels team members, fostering a collaborative, solution-oriented environment focused on operational excellence and continuous improvement
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or a related field
- 5-8 years of experience in any combination of project management, public relations/corporate communications, or content management roles
- Exceptional organizational, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Proficiency in project management tools and content management systems
- Special consideration given to candidates with PMP® and/or PROSCI certifications
Benefits
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible working hours
- Paid time off
- Professional development opportunities
- Incentive compensation
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
project managementcontent managementrisk managementworkflow managementresource allocationproject planningaction item trackingdatabase managementprocess documentationproject execution
Soft skills
organizational skillsinterpersonal communicationwritten communicationcollaborationproblem-solvingleadershipsupervisory skillsstrategic thinkingadaptabilitycontinuous improvement
Certifications
PMPPROSCI