Hybrid Project Management Lead

at Guardian Life

• Job title: Project Management Lead
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: $103,450 - $169,960 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: PMP
• Location requirements: Hybrid, New York City, United States

About the role

• Project Management Lead driving successful projects across Marketing & Communications at Guardian. Focus on stakeholder engagement and process optimization within a hybrid working environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide full-scale project management support to cross-functional teams supporting strategic initiatives and priority change communication campaigns
• Track day-to-day tasks and deadlines across the Content & Channels function to ensure work progresses efficiently and effectively
• Facilitate the intake and initial assessment of new work, aligning stakeholders on project scopes, priorities, and deliverables for optimal resource allocation and planning
• Develop and implement detailed project plans in collaboration with Marketing & Communications leaders, driving execution to meet established milestones and deadlines
• Coordinate project activities, including meeting facilitation, action item tracking, database management, and oversight of content repositories, to ensure seamless project progression
• Identify and address risks, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement within project plans and workflows to optimize outcomes and consistently meet or exceed delivery expectations
• Partner with Strategy & Operations Lead to build and manage the communications project management function, ensuring scalability and sustainability
• Co-design and manage project intake and briefing processes to position our projects and team members for success
• Standardize, refine, and document processes and protocols to support the function and our stakeholders
• Create and manage self-service tools to enable efficient project management and scale best practices across our communications teams
• Maintain workflow management tools, including governance and how we maximize their potential
• Serve as a subject matter expert in project management, counseling and empowering teammates to achieve excellence across projects of varying scale and complexity
• Offer supervisory support to Content & Channels team members, fostering a collaborative, solution-oriented environment focused on operational excellence and continuous improvement

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or a related field
• 5-8 years of experience in any combination of project management, public relations/corporate communications, or content management roles
• Exceptional organizational, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Proficiency in project management tools and content management systems
• Special consideration given to candidates with PMP® and/or PROSCI certifications

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Flexible working hours
• Paid time off
• Professional development opportunities
• Incentive compensation