Creative Project Manager, Email

We inspire purpose-filled living that brings joy to the modern home. With a team of more than 8,000 associates spanning 130 store and distribution locations across the U.S. and Canada, we achieve together, drive results and innovate to inspire. Drawn together by a shared passion for our customers and a spirit of fun, we deliver high-quality home furnishings that are expertly designed, responsibly sourced and bring beauty and function to people’s homes. From the day we opened our first store in Chicago in 1962 to the digital innovations that engage millions of customers today, our iconic brand is nearly 60 years in the making—and our story is still unfolding.

 

The Creative Project Manager, Email manages critical cross functional programs and projects that support strategic goals across the organization. This role acts as a resource for all functional business areas to support and train project management methodology, and provides appropriate governance to measure company progress and achievement of goals.

 

This is an on-site position (Monday through Thursday) based out of our Northbrook, IL office with the flexibility to work remotely on Fridays.

A day in the life as a Creative Project Manager, Email...

• Oversee the workflow process, resources and schedules for content execution, defining project scope and objectives

• Monitor, develop and update project timelines and providing progress reports to omni-channel stakeholders

• Orchestrate the completion of clear project briefs to ensure they align with content strategy, defining project scope and objectives

• Organize and drive the timing and actions of the seasonal cross-channel creative process and work schedule in collaboration with Creative, Marketing, and other Key Stakeholders

• Ensure projects are delivered in a timely manner and satisfy key business expectations

• Play a key role in determining efficient and integrated workflow processes by identifying, coordinating and communicating the critical milestones and deadlines for multiple work streams

• Embrace and introduce current and new technology and processes that support the business

• Plan, schedule and lead cross-functional creative review/approval meetings

• Solicit feedback from cross functional partners in order to deliver optimal outcomes

• Encourage teamwork, collaboration and positive interactions within the team and with all company associates

What you'll bring to the table...

• Exceptional organizational and project planning/management skills

• Strong familiarity with project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices

• Sense of urgency and ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize work to meet key deadlines

• Ability to work independently to accomplish both short and long-term goals

• Experience managing projects through the full life cycle, preferably multi-disciplinary creative projects

• Strong problem solving skills and ability to effectively integrate information from diverse sources and define a clear approach/solution

• Proven ability to demonstrate a drive for results and accountability of business needs

• Strong communication skills and experience presenting to stakeholders and leaders at all levels

We'd love to hear from you if you have...

• 4+ years project management experience, including tracking and planning projects

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience 

• Proficiency with Asana, Workfront and MS Office Suite

 

Euromarket Designs, Inc., which does business as Crate and Barrel and CB2, will be referred to as “the Company”. The Company is deeply committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact the location you are applying to here and ask to speak with a manager regarding the nature of your request.

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