Marketing Project Manager

AFL manufactures industry-leading fiber optic cable connectivity and accessories and provides engineering and installation services for some of the largest telecom customers in the world. Our company was founded in 1984 with a single fiber optic cable and today we manufacture thousands of products generate an excess of $3B in revenue and employ approximately 12000 associates worldwide. At AFL we recognize that our employees are our greatest asset. We hire and train each individual investing in them to ensure success in their careers. With a commitment to professional development and growth let us connect you to your next career opportunity.

What We Offer:

• Flexible time off policy
• 401K Company match (up to 4% - dollar for dollar)
• Professional development training and tuition reimbursement programs
• Excellent medical dental vision and life insurance policy options
• Opportunities for career advancement with an industry leading company!

From determining the scope of a project to overseeing post-campaign marketing analytics the AFL Marketing Project Manager will work with global teams to assign tasks set deadlines and determine the projects expense and resourcerequirements all while adjusting to changes over the course of the a key contributor on the Marketing Operations Team he/she will coordinate communication with internal and external stakeholders ensuring everyone has the information and buy-in needed to complete the project successfully.

Qualifications & Skill Sets

• Communication:Communicating with team members executive leadership external stakeholders vendors and freelancers is an important skill for project management for marketing.
• Analytical:Manages a variety of project and campaign types with related marketing analytics and post-campaign reporting works with a process driven mindset to accomplish tasks at hand
• Decision-making:Make informed decisions on a tight timeline in a fast-paced high volume marketing environment
• Resource allocation:Marketing resource management allows for added agility and flexibility as obstacles or bottlenecks arise
• Proficiency with AI-driven project management tools:Manage projects effectively using marketing project workflow software to set deadlines track resources and ensure team member accountability
• Ability to set deadlines:Deadline forecasting for multiple timelines across several projects simultaneously
• Task management:Work with the Traffic Manager to outline and delegate project tasks effectively to ensure deadlines are met
• Effective project status meeting delivery: Ensure marketing team members have the information they need when they need it. This transparency builds trust and promotes faster decision-making when issues arise or opportunities emerge.

Characteristics

• Dynamic collaborator who builds strong working relationships with global internal and external partners including but not limited to Traffic Manager Creative Services Team Demand Generation Team Corporate Communications Team Product Solution Marketing Team
• Receptive to new ideas creates an environment that encourages information sharing and actively works with the team to help bring ideas to fruition
• Actively researches synthesizes and communicates current trends and changes in our industry as well as their clients business
• Asks open-ended questions to get to the root of issues and opportunities
• Manages change and conflict by offering frank but professional guidance and support
• Presents virtually and live in small and large internal and external meetings
• Leads meetings with clear agendas direction action items and next steps
• Uses clear and concise communication; is efficient both verbally and in writing.
• Encouraging and supportive attitude with a determination to succeed.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Marketing Communications Business or related field with equivalent experience
• 5-7 years of experience in marketing coordination project management or account supervision; project management certification a plus
• Proficiency with project management tools (e.g. Wrike Asana MS Project Smartsheet or similar)
• Working knowledge of marketing/advertising channels disciplines and workflows in a marketing agency or corporate marketing environment

Required Experience:

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