Project Manager - Marketing

Swisher International, Inc • Reynoldstown, Georgia, United States • 1d ago

Description

For the past 162 years, Swisher has been an industry leader known for its iconic products and commitment to high quality standards. With a rich history, Swisher serves adult consumers through a diverse range of businesses, including Swisher Sweets Cigar Company, Helme Tobacco Co., Hempire, Rogue Holdings, and Drew Estate: The Rebirth of Cigars. We have a passion for people and helping them build rewarding careers. If you’re ready to create excitement and drive what’s next in the industry, we’d love to hear from you.

The Project Manager - Marketing is responsible for facilitating the planning and execution of product and packaging projects in terms of development, launch execution, and post-launch evaluation. The Project Manager will partner with Marketing and cross-functional project teams to facilitate and manage the scoping, planning, and timing of any given project.

This is a hybrid position based in Jacksonville, FL. Relocation will be required if outside of the Metro Jacksonville area.

Key Responsibilities

Project management from charter development to post-launch review
Develop all gate documents to support the project life cycle using stage & gate process, facilitate the cross-functional team to define the critical success factors, conduct the risk assessment, determine the feasibility scores for all activities, and develop project timelines
Coordinate with cross-functional partners to ensure post-launch review is completed in a timely manner and learnings are incorporated into subsequent projects
Establish and chair project team meetings, resolving cross-functional issues and management of the communication flow between all functions and levels within the organization
Prepare comprehensive project documentation, including project plans and progress reports
Develop project timelines with key milestones, identify dependencies, track progress, resourcing, budget, and risks to ensure each project is properly scoped so that success can be measured
Implement a stage & gate process for the organization and govern project adherence of to the development process
Responsible for ensuring that project plans at each gate deliver the critical success factors agreed for the project
Develop and maintain key performance indicators that measure the effectiveness and timeliness of the process and leverage reporting for ongoing continuous improvement
Travel: 10-15%

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in project management, marketing, or related field
5 years of experience planning, directing, and coordinating marketing programs
3 years of Project Management experience providing input to strategic decisions
Project Management Certification such as PMP, CAPM, or similar
Experience managing project teams, including a basic understanding of marketing principles
Knowledge of stage and gate business process application, development, and execution
Ability to handle multiple projects under tight deadlines
Proactive, with a high level of organization
Demonstrated experience with process improvement processes
Strong collaboration skills with the ability to ensure accountability, resolve conflict, provide feedback, and implement creative solutions
Action-oriented with a demonstrated history of driving results

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in Marketing, Business or related field
7+ years of business experience, including 5+ years of Project Management experience, preferably in consumer packaged goods industry and/or Marketing function
Project management experience across multiple business functions
Proficiency in project management software, with familiarity in ‘Monday.com’ a plus

What we offer

Base salary and bonus program
Medical, dental, vision, life insurance effective on date of hire
Generous 401(k) Plan
Defined Contribution Plan
Paid vacation and paid holidays
Tuition reimbursement
Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career!

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)