Senior Project Manager
Pittsburgh, PA - USA
Job Summary
SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are seeking a strategic detail-oriented Senior Project Manager to lead complex multi-channel marketing production initiatives from brief to delivery. This role serves as the operational backbone for end-to-end print campaigns (including direct mail) digital and creative project oversight and full-cycle video production management.
You will partner closely with creative strategy production and vendor teams to drive projects on time on budget and on brand while elevating process communication and quality standards across the board.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Print Production & Direct Mail
Own end-to-end project management for all print campaigns including political direct mail collateral promotional materials and large-format production
Coordinate with print vendors mail houses and letter shops to manage specs proofing approvals and fulfillment schedules
Manage USPS postal requirements mailing lists data segmentation handoffs and postage logistics
Establish and enforce print QA workflows while reviewing mechanicals color proofs and press-ready files for accuracy
Track production milestones in-home delivery dates and reconcile invoices against project budgets
Digital & Creative Project Oversight
Coordinate routing and approval workflows across client stakeholders creative legal/compliance and marketing leadership
Manage simultaneous digital and creative projects including email campaigns landing pages paid media assets and brand collateral
Develop and maintain detailed project briefs timelines and resource assignments in project management platforms (Asana Click-Up or similar)
Proactively identify scope creep risks and blockers escalating and resolving issues before they impact delivery
Video Production Oversight
Coordinate w/senior videographer pre-production logistics including scripting timelines location scouting talent coordination and crew scheduling
Lead end-to-end video project management from concept development through final delivery and distribution
Manage production day logistics and serve as the primary point of contact between the client creative team and production company
Oversee post-production workflows: editing rounds motion graphics audio color correction caption files and format exports
Cross-Functional Leadership
Build and maintain integrated project plans that account for dependencies across print digital creative and video workstreams
Manage and forecast project budgets; track actuals vs. estimates and provide regular financial reporting to stakeholders
Develop and refine production SOPs templates and best practices to improve team efficiency and consistency
Manage and mentor junior project managers and serve as a subject matter expert on production processes
Partner with external agencies vendors and freelancers establishing clear scope deliverables and performance expectations
QUALIFICATIONS
Required
5 to 7 years of project management experience in a marketing agency or in-house creative environment
Deliver high-quality on-brand work with a consistent sense of urgency and accountability
Strong command of digital and creative workflows including email social and paid media asset production
Proficiency with project management tools (Asana or Click-Up or equivalent) Google Workspace tools building and maintaining spreadsheets.
Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple high-priority projects simultaneously
Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with vendors agencies and cross-functional stakeholders
Clear confident communicator with all levels of stakeholders
Preferred
Demonstrated end-to-end ownership of print and direct mail campaigns from specs and data to fulfillment
Experience with variable data printing (VDP) and data-driven direct mail
Experience managing video productions at all stages: pre-production production and post
Background working within regulated industries a plus
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Competitive base salary commensurate with experience
Annual performance bonus eligibility
Comprehensive medical dental and vision coverage
401(k) with company match after 1 year of service
FTO policy paid holidays
Hybrid work flexibility
Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
ColdSpark is a full service digital consulting firm specializing in Political Campaigns, Public Affairs and Digital Strategy. Ready to ignite a spark?