Marketing Project Manager

Case Western Reserve University is committed to providing a transparent estimate of the salary range available for this position at the time of its posting. The salary range is between $52,705 and $66,672, depending on qualifications, experience, department budgets, and industry data.

Employees receive more than just a paycheck. University employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare, retirement plans, tuition assistance, paid time off, and a winter recess.

The Marketing Project Manager plays a pivotal role in enhancing Case Western Reserve University's reputation as a leading national research university by expertly coordinating project planning and execution within University Marketing and Communications (UMC). Acting as a key liaison, the Marketing Project Manager bridges communication between school stakeholders, UMC collaborators, graphic designers, and external vendors. They are responsible for defining project scope, establishing timelines, setting benchmarks, and ensuring transparent communication throughout the project lifecycle.

A proactive problem solver, the Marketing Project Manager excels in gathering detailed information at the project's outset, ensuring that goals are clearly defined and aligned with stakeholder expectations. They effectively distill this information, assess project needs, and strategically mobilize resources to achieve timely and successful project completion. Exceptional customer service, particularly in a marketing context, is essential. The Marketing Project Manager will collaborate closely with the production manager, creative and art directors to ensure that project teams operate smoothly and deliver high-quality results.

• Manage client projects and monitor workflow. Provide project management. Monitor and manage workflow. Oversee the end-to-end lifecycle of marketing projects, from intake to final delivery, ensuring timely and efficient completion of tasks. Partner with the production manager, other project managers, and graphic designers to develop detailed project plans and resolve any production challenges. Provide client communication. Maintain consistent, positive and open communication with key stakeholders, providing regular status updates, reminders, and address any concerns promptly.
  
  Provide asset management. Collect, organize and assess project assets to ensure alignment with project goals. Provide budget management support. Ensure projects stay within allotted spends assigned by creative director and university marketing and communications leadership, maintain current job statuses in reporting systems, and assist administrative operations with financial reporting needs. (40%)
• Manage special projects and self-service platforms. Serve as a key project owner for university marketing and communications strategic initiatives, brand alignment systems, and digital self-service tools, which are assigned dynamically based on department needs. Responsibilities may include platform and brand governance. Manage and maintain university self-service platforms (e.g., Marq, Bynder, Brand Management Inbox), supporting platform setup, management, optimization, user adoption, and adherence to university brand guidelines across all systems.
  
  Lead planning, coordination, and production workflows for major institutional publications, such as Case Western Reserve magazine. Assist in managing merchandise production, sourcing, and logistics in collaboration with internal leadership and vendors. Plan, execute, and deliver various other special initiatives, tools, or high-priority marketing projects as they arise. (20%)
• Collaborate across university marketing and communications and…