Marketing Project Manager

Ari Zona Beverages, founded in Brooklyn, NY in 1992, is proud to be a family owned and operated American Company. Ari Zona’s mission is to offer top quality beverages in uniquely designed packages that are accessible and affordable. Ari Zona Beverages – makers of the number one ready-to-drink Iced Tea in America – holds a unique position in the global beverage industry with its iconic $0.99 big can and “keeping it real” no frills approach to the consumer market.

Ari Zona never pays for glitzy advertising campaigns to gain consumer loyalty and is constantly ahead of the curve, carving out trends without the use of focus groups and market research. With a loyal following across various demographics, Ari Zona pulls its own inspiration from its fierce social media following and devoted fan base.

The Marketing Project Manager is responsible for leading high-impact, cross‑functional projects that support the strategic goals of the Marketing department. This role requires a strategic thinker with exceptional organizational, communication, and leadership skills to manage complex initiatives from concept to completion. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast‑paced environment and excels at aligning project outcomes with business objectives.

• Lead the end-to-end management of marketing-related projects, ensuring delivery on time, within scope, and on budget.
• Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and resource allocations aligned with marketing and business strategies.
• Identify potential risks and implement effective mitigation strategies to ensure successful outcomes.
• Monitor and report on project milestones and deliverables, keeping key stakeholders informed with regular updates.
• Oversee project execution for e‑commerce initiatives, including website enhancements, product launches, and digital merchandising campaigns.

• Serve as the primary liaison among project teams, marketing leadership, and external partners.
• Facilitate regular status meetings and ensure transparent communication around goals, progress, and obstacles.
• Foster collaboration across departments to ensure alignment on project priorities and execution.

• Drive operational excellence through process improvements and best practices in project management.
• Partner with Marketing leadership to support strategic initiatives through data‑driven insights and recommendations.
• Advocate for and implement scalable workflows that improve team efficiency and delivery.
• Manage and allocate project resources effectively to maximize productivity.
• Track and manage project budgets, ensuring financial discipline and accountability.
• Collaborate with Finance and Marketing leadership to plan and optimize resource needs.

• 5–7 years of project management experience within marketing, innovation, or cross‑functional business environments.
• Proven ability to lead complex projects and deliver measurable results.
• Strong communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
• Expertise in project management software (e.g., Asana, Microsoft Project, Google Sheets).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic and deadline‑driven setting.
• Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, or Waterfall methodologies (certification a plus).
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, or a related field required.
• Master’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration (MBA), or related discipline preferred.
• Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM), or other relevant certification preferred.

In‑office work environment – Woodbury, Long Island, New York.

Occasional travel or off‑site coordination may be required for specific projects.

Prolonged periods of sitting and computer use.

Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs as needed for event or promotional support.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.