Creative Project Manager

THE ROLE: Creative Project Manager

We’re looking for…

Candidate who will ensure all incoming creative projects are assigned and produced on-time and accurately. The PM will drive and support process improvement in addition to supporting new initiatives across the organization. 

What You’ll Do:

• Independently lead larger cross-site or client-facing initiatives delegated to this role, determining cross-functional teams, developing timelines, facilitating feedback, and ensuring business goals are achieved throughout project lifecycle.
• Manage and oversee day-to-day creative and copy workflow and prioritization for the Rue La La and Gilt businesses and ensure all projects are executed while maintaining flexibility for business partners 
• Manage 1 direct report
• Own and lead weekly Creative manager meetings to ensure business and resource alignment across all functions of work. Foster positive and collaborative relationships with cross-functional business partners, creative leadership and brand operations team.
• Utilize data and business priorities with Manager to drive process improvement and priorities. Ensure these initiatives are well-communicated and documented for all teams. Monitor the success of the change and manage additional improvement as required.
• Troubleshoot challenges, identify solutions and direct next steps to keep work and projects moving.
• Communicate in a timely and effective manner. Keep your manager, direct team and internal teams apprised of project scope and/or timeline concerns and provide resolution options to avoid issues.
• Create and drive project plans. Identify gaps/opportunities in creative resource pool to ensure appropriate staffing levels for all creative functions. 
• Act as a representative of the creative organization in all meetings and communications, thinking critically about business needs, team structure and bandwidth, and how to create a successful environment for all members of the team.
• Build and formalize training plans and tools to support flexibility among team members; support training and onboarding process for cross-functional partners.  
• Willingness to flex job responsibilities and accommodate business needs, and learn critical job functions across the different businesses brand operations manages.

There’s More…

• Work with Creative Leadership to provide appropriate insights to Creative team members growth and development opportunities.
• Work to ensure positive, can-do approach to incoming projects with internal and external stakeholders and business partners.
• Provide real-time sales support through management of creative asset production.
• Be an integral part of a dynamic and dedicated brand operations team.

ABOUT YOU:

At Rue Gilt Groupe, diversity enriches our passion, collaboration, kindness and innovation. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every Associate is empowered to learn, grow and bring their full self to work. Even if you don't check off every qualification in the job description, that's okay. We encourage you to apply to any role that excites you and sparks delight! We can't wait to learn more about you.

• A Bachelor’s Degree
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a project management, e-commerce, production or merchandising role
• Proficiencies in MS Office Suite, including Word & Excel, Google Docs
• Excellent collaboration, communication and interpersonal skills and ability to manage confrontation and provide options for your business partners
• Highly organizational, detail-oriented, project management skills and can handle multiple projects within a fast-paced environment
• Ability to shift priorities to meet deadlines based on ever changing calendars
• Strong self-motivation and self-advocacy 
• Managerial experience preferred

Base Salary Range: $65,000 - $75,000.

Rue Gilt Groupe is committed to providing Associates with equal pay for equal work and carefully considers a wide range of compensation factors, including prior experience, skills and expertise, location, and internal equity. Our goal is to support, reward and compensate the entire individual. Depending on role eligibility, your offer may also include bonus/commission, equity, 401(k) match, and a variety of benefits. Therefore, final offer amounts may vary from the amount stated.

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