Brand Creative Project Manager
Groundworks is seeking a talented Brand Creative Project Manager to join our tribe in Virginia Beach, VA!
The Brand Creative Project Manager is responsible for overseeing and coordinating creative projects related to Groundworks brand initiatives, ensuring they align with organizational goals, meet deadlines, and stay within budget. This role bridges the creative team and stakeholders, managing the entire project lifecycle from planning through execution to delivery.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Define project scope, objectives, timelines and deliverables, developing project plans and schedules while allocating resources and setting milestones to ensure smooth execution of creative initiatives such as advertising campaigns, video production, content creation, and marketing collateral.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for internal teams and external partners, maintaining strong communication, managing expectations, providing updates, and ensuring creative outputs align with brand strategy and business objectives.
- Facilitate collaboration among cross-functional teams including designers, copywriters, marketers, and external agencies, encouraging idea-sharing, resolving conflicts, and fostering a productive creative environment.
- Assess resource needs, prepare and monitor budgets, and allocate staff and vendor support effectively to optimize project outcomes.
- Oversee creative reviews, approval cycles, and brand compliance to ensure that final deliverables meet client expectations, organizational standards, and high-quality benchmarks.
- Proactively identify potential risks such as project delays, budget overruns, or resource constraints, and implement contingency plans.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Project Management, or a related field (Master's degree a plus)Minimum 5 years of project management experience in creative, marketing, or brand-focused environments, with agency experience preferredStrong organizational and project management skills, with proven success in managing multiple complex projects simultaneouslyExcellent communication, negotiation, and relationship management abilities across diverse stakeholdersProficiency in project management tools and familiarity with creative workflows in agency or brand settingsKnowledge of marketing principles, brand development, and creative production processesAbility to balance creative vision with practical constraints such as timelines and budgetsPMP, CAPM, or similar project management certification preferredWorking Conditions
This is an in-office position based in Virginia Beach, VA, and remote work is not available. Standard business hours are MondayFriday, with occasional evenings or weekends to meet project deadlines or manage live campaign launches. Up to 20% domestic travel may be required for client meetings, photo / video shoots, events, and team collaborations.Physical Requirements
This role requires prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Clear verbal and written communication is essential, whether in person, over the phone, or through video conferencing. The position occasionally involves standing, walking, reaching, and lifting up to 15 pounds, such as when moving marketing materials or event equipment. Success in this role also depends on the ability to manage time-sensitive deliverables in a fast-paced environment.What We Provide for Our Employees
Competitive base compensation with lucrative bonus potentialEquity ownership in the nation's largest and fastest growing foundation repair and water management companyThe best-in-class training programsAdvanced leadership training opportunitiesBenefits include Medical, Dental, Optical, Long / Short Term Disability, Life insurance, 401(k) with a company match after applicable waiting periodsPaid time off including 6 holidays after applicable waiting period