Marketing Project Manager

Overview

D'Addario & Company is the largest manufacturer and distributor of musical instrument accessories in the world. As a US based manufacturing company, we pride ourselves on high automation machinery and innovative technology, as well as our commitment to environmentally sustainable practices. Through our work with the D'Addario Foundation we are committed to helping make music education accessible and ensuring hundreds of thousands of students can participate in music-making programs worldwide, regardless of instrumentation, genre, or life circumstance. Most importantly, we pride ourselves on our diverse team of individuals who commit to the embodiment of our core values of curiosity, passion, candor, family and responsibility and translate them into action every day.

D'Addario is seeking a Marketing Project Manager to join the Marketing department. In this role, you will keep marketing and advertising projects organized, aligned, and moving forward-from brief through execution. Working across Marketing, Creative, Strategy, and Business Unit teams, you will set clear direction on day-to-day project needs, document decisions, and coordinate follow-through to deliver work on time and on budget. As a central point of coordination and communication, you will maintain visibility across active initiatives, turn discussion into clear next steps, and help teams operate efficiently and effectively. Reporting directly to the Chief Marketing Officer. This is a hybrid role requiring onsite presence at our Brooklyn location, Tuesday through Thursday.


At D'Addario, we don't just offer a job-we offer a career with one of the most iconic names in the music industry. We're passionate about innovation, craftsmanship, and creating a workplace where diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and ideas thrive. We're eager to connect with individuals who bring fresh thinking and a collaborative spirit. If you're ready to make an impact, we'd love to hear how you'll add value to our team.

Some Perks & Benefits of Working at D'Addario:

• 401(k) Retirement Plan: Once eligible, D'Addario provides an employer Safe Harbor contribution of 3% of total annual earnings, with the opportunity to earn up to an additional 7% in employer Discretionary contributions, regardless of employee contribution level
• Health, vision, and dental insurance
• 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave
• Fertility and family-building benefits
• Annual performance and compensation reviews
• Career pathing and professional development via LinkedIn Learning
• A generous allotment of Paid Time Off (PTO) days
• Flexible sick day policy
• 12 paid holidays
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Enhanced short-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Discounts on D'Addario products and merchandise
• Company jam nights, artist performances, holiday parties, and special events
• A passionate, talented team that loves what they do!

Compensation:


We offer a competitive total compensation package. The base salary range for this role is $87,000-$97,000 and is commensurate with experience, skills, and qualifications. This position is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, in accordance with company policy.

Responsibilities

Project Coordination & Execution

• Manage day-to-day project coordination for marketing and advertising initiatives across D'Addario's Guitar+, Percussion, Band & Orchestra, and Merch businesses.
• Build collaborative working relationships across Strategy, Creative, Digital, and Product Management teams for initiatives of all sizes.
• Maintain visibility across assigned projects, from initiation through completion.
• Build and maintain Gantt charts at the project level and contribute to a master view across Marcom initiatives, giving teams clear insight into how work is planned and resourced.

Meeting Facilitation & Follow-Through

• Plan and lead project meetings that drive alignment, decisions, and clear next steps.
• Help sequence Strategy and Creative presentations and prompt timely Business Unit feedback.
• Translate discussion and feedback into clear, actionable direction for project teams.
• Clarify priorities, timelines, and decision points so teams understand expectations and deliverables.

Momentum & Risk Management

• Triage project needs to sustain momentum, identifying risks and flagging constraints related to scope, timing, or resourcing.
• Schedule and drive follow-up conversations to keep work moving forward.
• Escalate risks, capacity issues, or misalignment to the appropriate stakeholders.

Budget & Resource Tracking

• Track and monitor project budgets, helping ensure initiatives are delivered within approved financial parameters.
• Flag budget variances early and partner with stakeholders to resolve them.
• Coordinate with Finance, Business Units, and external vendors or agencies on cost estimates, approvals, and invoicing.
• Support forecasting of budget and resourcing needs across concurrent projects to aid planning and prioritization.

Documentation & Visibility

• Capture key decisions, action items, and points of alignment or contention to ensure shared understanding.
• Create and maintain accurate project documentation and project management systems that reflect current status, risks, and progress.
• Apply and help maintain SOPs and repeatable frameworks that create efficiencies.

Business Partnership

• Build a working understanding of the company's products, brand priorities, and business objectives to inform project sequencing and recommendations.
• Partner cross-functionally with Creative, Strategy, and Business Units to support effective collaboration and execution.
• Demonstrate engagement and ownership in advancing projects and supporting team outcomes.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of project management experience within marketing, advertising, or creative environments.
• Strong facilitation and communication skills across cross-functional teams.
• Ability to translate complex discussions into clear direction and next steps.
• Sound judgment in prioritization, escalation, and decision-making.
• Experience tracking project or campaign budgets, including monitoring spend and managing variances.
• Proficiency with project management tools and systems; willing to work within the existing Project Management tool (TeamWork).
• Comfortable navigating organizational dynamics and collaborating across levels and functions to achieve project goals.
• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or related field - or equivalent experience.

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