Creative Project Manager

Creative Project Manager

Hours: Full-time

Location: Portland, OR

Direct Hire/Full Time

Overview

A fast-paced experiential marketing environment is seeking a highly organized Creative Project Manager to drive integrated marketing projects from concept through execution. This role blends project management, creative operations, and workflow optimization, partnering with cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact brand experiences, campaigns, and activations on time and on budget.

Key Responsibilities

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  Lead project kickoff meetings to align on scope, timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder expectations.

  
  
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  Develop and manage project plans, workback schedules, timelines, and project roadmaps.

  
  
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  Oversee end-to-end project lifecycle management across creative, marketing, and production teams.

  
  
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  Track project progress, manage risks, and ensure on-time delivery of integrated marketing campaigns.

  
  
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  Coordinate cross-functional teams including creative, account management, production, and operations.

  
  
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  Manage creative workflow, traffic, and resource allocation to optimize team bandwidth.

  
  
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  Prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced agency environment.

  
  
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  Facilitate creative review cycles, stakeholder feedback, and approval processes.

  
  
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  Maintain asset management systems, version control, and project documentation.

  
  
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  Support development of client presentations, pitch decks, and campaign deliverables.

  
  
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  Ensure brand consistency, quality assurance, and alignment with marketing objectives.

  
  
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  Utilize project management tools (Asana, Monday.com, Airtable, or similar) to track deliverables.

  
  
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  Analyze workflow processes and implement process improvements for operational efficiency.

  
  
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  Support execution of experiential marketing programs, live events, and brand activations.

  
  

Required Qualifications

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  3-6+ years of experience in project management, creative project management, or marketing operations.

  
  
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  Experience in an agency, advertising, experiential marketing, or production environment.

  
  
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  Proven ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and competing priorities.

  
  
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  Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, workflows, and tools.

  
  
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  Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

  
  
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  Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management abilities.

  
  
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  Experience with creative workflows, asset management, and campaign execution.

  
  
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  Familiarity with tools such as Asana, Monday.com, Airtable, Workamajig, or similar platforms.
  
  Culture Fit
  
  This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative, creative agency environment and enjoys bringing structure to big ideas without slowing momentum. Successful candidates are proactive, adaptable, and resourceful, with a natural ability to balance big-picture thinking and detail-oriented execution. They are energized by cross-functional teamwork, communicate clearly, and take ownership of moving projects forward. A strong fit will enjoy building processes, solving problems before they arise, and supporting teams in delivering their best creative work in a fast-paced, ever-evolving environment.

  
  

This position may be eligible for PTO, health and dental insurance, and/or 401(k) benefits upon meeting certain length of service and hours requirements.

Mathys+Potestio values applicants of all backgrounds and experiences. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, religion or religious creed, disability or handicap, sex or gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.