Creative Operations Coordinator Jobs in Virginia

Position Summary

As Marketing Project Manager, you will develop and manage project intake processes and workflows that support the successful delivery of marketing campaigns and initiatives. You'll work closely with Communications, Creative, Operations, and business teams to coordinate work, manage priorities, and keep projects moving from kickoff through completion. 

You'll lead project planning, facilitate meetings, monitor timelines, and help teams navigate dependencies to ensure work is delivered on schedule and aligned with business priorities. This role will also help establish and grow the marketing project management function, with the opportunity to mentor and oversee project management resources as the team expands. 

We are looking for a collaborative professional with strong project management skills, exceptional communication and organizational abilities, and a proactive approach to solving problems and improving how teams work. 

Position Details

• Develop and improve project management processes, standards, templates, and best practices for the marketing team.  
• Manage the intake, prioritization, and planning of marketing requests and projects.  
• Lead complex, cross-functional marketing projects from planning to execution. 
• Build project plans, schedules, and resource assignments to support successful execution.  
• Coordinate work across Communications, Creative, Operations, and business teams to keep projects moving forward. 
• Facilitate project kickoff meetings, status meetings, and regular check-ins. 
• Monitor project schedules, dependencies, risks, and resource capacity, proactively addressing issues that could impact delivery.  
• Manage project reviews, approvals, and stakeholder communications throughout the project lifecycle.  
• Identify opportunities to improve team workflows and project delivery.  
• Support the team's use of project management tools and Agile practices. 
• Help build the project management function by supporting resource planning and mentoring project coordinators as the team grows. 

Qualifications 

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field.  
• 10+ years of experience, including at least 5 years managing marketing projects, campaigns, or cross-functional initiatives.  
• Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects, balance competing priorities, and meet deadlines.  
• Experience managing project intake with a strong focus on prioritization, balancing competing demands, and aligning stakeholder expectations across cross-functional teams. 
• Experience working in an Agile environment and applying Agile principles to marketing projects.  
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively across teams.  
• Experience using project management platforms such as Asana, Monday.com, Wrike, or similar tools.  
• Proven ability to identify process improvements and implement more efficient ways of working.  
• Agency project management experience is strongly preferred.   

Benefits

As a 100% employee-owned company, we offer a comprehensive benefits package for you and your family:

• 401(k) plan with 50% company match (no cap) and immediate 100% vesting
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (100% paid for employee)
• Annual bonus program based upon performance, achievement, and company profitability
• Term life, AD&D insurance, and voluntary life insurance
• Disability income protection insurance
• Pre-tax flexible spending plans (health and dependent care)
• Paid parental leave
• Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time
• Training/professional development opportunities and company-paid memberships for professional associations and licenses
• Wellness benefits 

About Southland Industries

As one of the nation’s largest MEP companies, Southland Industries is built on the foundation of great people. Since 1949, we have put our people first, enabling growth, professional achievement, and innovation. If you want to join a fast-paced environment where you’re engaged, challenged, and valued, apply now to join our dynamic team.

To learn more about careers at Southland, explore our career opportunities, follow us on social media, and check out our website.

Southland Industries and all its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing our employees with a safe work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Southland Industries are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, family care or medical leave status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Southland Industries will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

Pay: Final pay is determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data. For Virginia this ranges from $120,000.00 - $145,000.00 plus annual incentive, benefits, and retirement program as outlined above.

Contingent Employment: All employment offers are contingent upon successful drug tests, background checks, and professional reference checks. Roles that include driving as an essential job duty will be required to have a successful Motor Vehicle Record check (MVR). We are not able to offer sponsorship of employment at this time.

External Agency Announcement: Its Southland Industries' policy not to accept candidate submissions from recruiting agencies without an active and authorized work order. Candidate ownership can only be established after a bona fide work order is issued by a member of the Southland Industries Talent Acquisition team and the candidate is appropriately submitted through our Applicant Tracking System (ATS).