Creative Portfolio Manager

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Creative Portfolio Manager (CPM) revolves around enabling our Creative Marketing efforts through the process, with a strategic mindset and project management expertise. Effective communication to internal stakeholders in a timely, relevant manner based on deeply understanding the internal Creative Agency process is required. This role will help support and lead the day-to-day project operations around launching, developing and delivering Marketing Creative tactics across marketing channels working exclusively for one of our largest financial clients.

This role will develop and manage the creative marketing and merchandising strategies based on Strategic Briefs delivered to the CPM and Creative Briefs written by the CPM. This role will be the liaison between Strategic Marketing and the internal Creative Agency. Accurate timelines, fulfilled approvals, effective creative and constant communication are required.

We are looking for candidates in the Charlotte, NC or Atlanta, GA area.

ABOUT PACE

Pace is a leading integrated marketing agency & digital storytelling powerhouse. We specialize in brand storytelling and deliver results by continually creating better customer and employee experiences for our clients. We connect the dots across an integrated marketing ecosystem using our six key service areas: strategy, creative, media, social, technology, and analytics.

We Create With Heart. We believe everyone is part of creating something wonderful every day. We lead with purpose and empathy. We cultivate a sense of belonging and celebrate diversity in both mind and experience. And we succeed through collaboration. At Pace, everyone has a seat at the table, and unique perspectives are welcomed. Everyone’s voice carries the same tenor, and inclusivity is in our DNA.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Receive, kick-off, manage, track and deliver creative deliverables through the process and keep all stakeholders apprised of the progress.
• Use, understand and become expert in the process and the project management software (WorkFront). 
• Lead the creative deliverable team through a matrix organization to prioritize and complete work.
• Interpret strategic briefs and goals for creative work and craft useful Creative Briefs to aid the creative teams in their development of creative work that is differentiated and will be useful/interesting to the target audience.
• Track and report on quantity, quality, timeliness and approvals surrounding the work you manage.
• Deliver on quality work on time with consensus.
• Other duties as assigned

 

WHAT WE'D LIKE TO SEE

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business Administration or related field, or equivalent education and related training 

Experience

• Five years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• In-depth knowledge and expertise of principles, practices, theories, and/or methodologies associated with the Marketing discipline (e.g., Marketing P’s, Market research, analytics, digital)
• Experience managing or leading projects or project work streams and operates as a lead in a specialty capacity

Skills

• Ability to interpret and explain complex information to a range of audiences and build consensus among different stakeholders
• Ability to provide direction, coaching and mentor teammates
• Fluent in Excel and PowerPoint, preparing presentations for senior level teammates
• Developing presentation skills and communication skills

 

WHAT WE OFFER:

• The salary for this position will range from $80,000-95,000 depending on experience, education, geographical location, and other factors.
• A full suite of benefits is available following one full month of employment including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with profit sharing, and other ancillary benefits. We even have a Life Balanced Account where you can get reimbursed for things like groceries or a haircut (yes, really!)
• PTO: Vacation, Recharge, Safe & Sick Time, Flexible Holidays + 10 standard paid holidays and a paid Day of Service
• Free financial wellness and planning and a robust EAP
• Additional fun perks like free tickets to the NC Zoo, Greensboro Grasshoppers games, SWARM games, food trucks, and more!
• Check out full details on our benefits at our website: https://www.paceco.com/culture/benefits/

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Pace we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and genuine workplace, so if you’re enthusiastic about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we urge you to apply regardless. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles we have available.

Pace is an equal employment opportunity employer is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. Pace does not discriminate against employees or job applicants based on age, ancestry, color, religious creed, race, sex, genetics, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, national origin, marital status, disability status, military or veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal or state statutes.

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)