Creative Project Manager

As a Creative Project Manager at TMA, your primary responsibilities revolve around defining project schedules, coordinating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring timely progression and delivery of projects. You'll also be tasked with maintaining communication and documentation, managing project costs, and gathering client assets to facilitate successful project outcomes.

To be considered for the Creative Project Manager role at TMA, candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience, along with 2-4 years in project management across various types of roles. Familiarity with project management software, integrated campaigns, and a strong commitment to excellence is essential.

TMA places a strong emphasis on continuous training and personal development. Creative Project Managers benefit from educational programs, speaker series, and workshops, as well as a culture that promotes volunteering and diversity through initiatives like TMACares and the TMA Women’s Initiative.

TMA offers a vibrant and dynamic work environment where creativity thrives. With a balance of challenge and support, you'll have opportunities to innovate, grow professionally, and engage in cultural events, making it an ideal workplace for a Creative Project Manager focused on impactful marketing.

While experience with Project Management programs like Workfront, Wrike, or Hive is preferred, TMA also values candidates who have a strong grasp of digital and integrated campaign management. Being metrics-minded and data-driven will set you apart as a strong applicant.

Highlight any tools you’ve used, such as Workfront or Wrike, and share specific examples of how you've utilized these platforms to improve project tracking, resource allocation, and communication within teams.

Discuss a specific project where you encountered obstacles, detailing how you addressed the issues, adapted your plans, and ultimately ensured a successful outcome. This shows your problem-solving and adaptability skills.

Explain your method for assessing urgency versus importance, mentioning tools or strategies you use to keep projects on track, such as creating detailed timelines or prioritizing tasks based on impact.

Describe the importance of clear and consistent communication in maintaining team alignment and client satisfaction. Provide examples of how you ensure transparency and regular updates throughout the project lifecycle.

Speak about your approach to defining success metrics upfront, such as meeting budget constraints, achieving project deliverables on time, and evaluating post-project performance through client feedback and results.

Share your passion for creativity and marketing, emphasizing TMA's commitment to cultural resonance and innovation. Explain how you see your skills and experiences aligning with the company’s goals and values.

Provide an example showcasing your negotiation and conflict-resolution skills as you balance stakeholder needs while ensuring project objectives remain the priority, illustrating your commitment to collaborative success.

Emphasize the importance of comprehensive requirement gathering by conducting detailed consultations with the client, utilizing questionnaires, or organizing kickoff meetings, ensuring all perspectives are considered from the beginning.

Discuss your familiarity with integrated marketing efforts, highlighting multi-channel projects you've managed and the strategies you've employed to ensure consistency across digital, print, and experiential marketing.

Explain your strategies for budget management, such as closely monitoring expenses, adjusting allocations when necessary, and proactively identifying potential cost overruns before they impact the final budget.