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Overview The Creative Project Manager is a highly organized, savvy, energetic candidate that is proactive and fast learning, with proven experience managing the creative development project flow. The Creative Project Manager will possess a proven ability to think strategically about the requirements for each project, and will be able to independently research and acquire various elements or missing details. The Creative Project Manager must have experience working within a creative environment and with creative teams including graphic designers, web production, copy writers, traffic coordinators, production and marketing teams. Candidate must also be able to communicate with Sr. Creative Manager and Director of Creative and Marketing at The Home Depot. Responsibilities 40% Create and maintain the creative project plans. Identify and track the flow of tasks between the creative team and internal clients; includes handholding the project through each phase of and reporting status. Monitor intermediate and long-term deadlines and key milestones to ensure timely execution. 30% Responsible for asking the right questions tailored to the target audiences; working with Manager to identify/clarify goals/objective of creative deliverable, and approvers who will be involved in reviews. Drive and participate in kickoff and follow-up meetings. 20% Research outstanding questions, get content decisions, and gather missing information from creative, marketing, and merchandising groups to ensure accurate scope, requirements, and deadlines prior to design team\'s engagement. 10% Other duties as assigned. Direct Manager / Direct Reports Position reports to Program Manager, Marketing PMO No direct reports. Travel Requirements Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time. Physical Requirements Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles. Working Conditions Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable. Minimum Qualifications Must be eighteen years of age or older. Must be legally permitted to work in the United States. Preferred Qualifications No additional qualifications Minimum Education The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor\'s degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job. Preferred Education No additional education Minimum Years Of Work Experience 5 Preferred Years Of Work Experience No additional years of experience Minimum Leadership Experience None Preferred Leadership Experience None Certifications None Competencies Proficient in the use of Project Management Software Tools with demonstrative growth in use of project methodologies Must know MS Office Must have a hands-on working knowledge the creative development process and speaking their language Must have ability to work take complex objectives/project and break it down into simplified, executable tasks Ability to work independently and in a group with proven ability to drive buy-in of diverse audiences and build collaboration Must have worked in creative and/or advertising environment Must have excellent communication skills - verbal and written - with a comfort level of communicating with Sr. Leadership Excellent presentation skills to all levels of organization Very knowledgeable in project management beyond coordination and trafficking of creative jobs Must have an understanding of creative processes (proofing, design, photography) and creative milestone Job Details Seniority level: Not Applicable Employment type: Full-time Job function: Marketing Industries: Consumer Services #J-18808-Ljbffr The Home Depot

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