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Commonwealth Financial Network Marketing Project Manager, External Communications in Waltham, Massachusetts
Whether you’re looking for a high-energy, inclusive atmosphere or a company that understands the importance of work/life balance, Commonwealth is your match! From generous bonus and 401(k) programs to tuition reimbursement and opportunities for flexible work schedules, Commonwealth is focused on helping its employees thrive in an environment suited to their needs. On top of all that, our Marketing department offers a hybrid work schedule, so you’ll be able to work from home part time!
We’re looking for a marketing project manager to manage the process and approvals for assets and deliverables developed by our Marketing External Communications team. Working directly with the program manager, directors, strategists, editors, and creatives in External Communications, the project manager will lead the production of materials for websites, publications, social media, and press releases. The ideal candidate will have strong marketing communications experience, problem-solving expertise, and organizational and interpersonal skills to structure project workflows and collaborate with other team members to deliver strategic, high-quality assets.
Key Responsibilities
Evaluating incoming briefs and preparing projects for kickoff
Translating creative briefs into project plans and workflow templates, ensuring goals are met while balancing team workloads
Laying out project plans in Workfront to define work phases, timing, and team structure
Collaborating with internal teams to ensure that work is aligned and consistent with Marketing initiatives
Understanding project goals to help individual team members prioritize their workload
Using insights and post-mortem lessons learned to implement process improvements
Coaching teams throughout a project, and acting as liaison between program managers, requestors, stakeholders, and the creative team
Providing staff with learning experiences for growth and team optimization
Core Strengths and Skills
Proven success managing projects and working with various levels of management
Clear, confident communication skills (written, verbal, presentation)
Demonstrated organization and multitasking abilities
Strong negotiation and collaboration skills
Skilled at performing under pressure and delivering on tight deadlines
Able to take innovative approaches to problem solving
Minimum of 5 years of experience in project and creative workflow management in a marketing or an agency environment is required
Previous experience using Workfront a plus
Have we piqued your curiosity? Can you see yourself thriving in this opportunity? Let’s introduce ourselves.
Picture Yourself Here
At Commonwealth, we believe in a better world. We hold ourselves and each other to higher standards. We take care of one another. That’s why we invest in you—we encourage employee growth both in your career and education; we are building out a robust diversity, equity, and inclusion program; we offer incredible health care benefits; and we find plenty of occasions to celebrate. What’s not to love?
We are always striving to be better, and we are looking for employees who share that same mindset. Better people, better coworkers, better leaders, better creators. Bring your best work and your full self to the table, and we will do the same. Together, we can build a better future for our advisors, their clients, our company, and you.
About Commonwealth
Commonwealth Financial Network®, Member FINRA/SIPC, a Registered Investment Adviser, provides a suite of business solutions that empowers more than 2,000 independent financial advisors nationwide.
J.D. Power ranks Commonwealth “#1 in Independent Advisor Satisfaction Among Financial Investment Firms, Nine Times in a Row.” Privately held since 1979, the firm has headquarters in Waltham, Massachusetts, and San Diego, California.
Turning our advisors into raving fans starts by doing the same for our employees. We foster an environment of excellence, growth, rewards, and fun in equal measure, which has earned us 43 Best Place to Work awards.
The Fine Print
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Commonwealth is an equal opportunity employer, making intentional efforts to source talent from all backgrounds.
ID: W-2023-TBD
External Company URL: https://www.commonwealth.com/
Street: 29 Sawyer RD