Marketing & Communications Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a Marketing & Communications Project Manager to support cross-functional communication and marketing initiatives in Minnesota. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for an organized candidate who can coordinate moving parts across internal communications, external communications, and creative teams while maintaining momentum on key deliverables. The right candidate brings strong project leadership, confidence using Asana and Microsoft Office, and the ability to keep timelines, content, and stakeholder expectations aligned.

Responsibilities:
• Coordinate marketing and communications projects from kickoff through completion, ensuring schedules, priorities, and deliverables remain on track.
• Partner closely with internal communications, external communications, and creative teams to align messaging, workflows, and production timelines.
• Build and maintain project plans in Asana, monitoring task ownership, deadlines, dependencies, and progress across multiple initiatives.
• Organize day-to-day project activity by preparing timelines, facilitating follow-ups, and addressing roadblocks that could affect execution.
• Support the development and delivery of marketing content, email campaigns, and related communication materials for corporate initiatives.
• Track milestones and communicate status updates to stakeholders so teams remain informed on priorities, risks, and next steps.
• Help coordinate event-related marketing efforts when needed, including planning support, asset management, and deadline oversight.
• Contribute to process improvements by identifying practical ways to streamline coordination and by leveraging AI-enabled tools where appropriate.• 3+ years of project management experience, preferably in marketing, communications, or event-related environments.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks, timelines, and deliverables across cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency with Asana and Microsoft Office for planning, tracking, documentation, and reporting.
• Experience supporting marketing communications activities, including content development and email campaign coordination.
• Strong organizational skills with careful attention to detail and a consistent approach to follow-through.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to collaborate with creative, internal, and external communication partners.
• Familiarity with AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot or Claude is a plus.
• Background in corporate marketing or related communications work is preferred.