Entry Level Creative Project Manager Jobs in Austin, TX

Description

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager contractor to join the Marketing Operations team. This fixed-term role will support the end-to-end artwork development process for CPG Brands and work collaboratively with commercialization, creative, project management, and external agency partners to lay the groundwork for successful delivery of packaging artwork across the portfolio.

Role Summary

As Project Manager within Marketing Operations, this role serves as a critical connector between the commercialization team, creative team, and cross-functional stakeholders to streamline the artwork development lifecycle for CPG Brands. The primary focus is creating and maintaining project plans, ensuring accuracy of information flowing through the artwork pipeline, identifying and removing bottlenecks, building relationships with stakeholders to streamline processes, and ultimately improving artwork turnaround time. This role helps to bring structure and clarity to a fast-paced, high-volume workflow where attention to detail and proactive communication are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed project plans for end-to-end artwork development, tracking milestones, dependencies, and deliverables across the commercialization and internal & external creative teams.

• Support the artwork pipeline by validating accuracy of information (specifications, copy, regulatory content, brand guidelines) at each stage to reduce rework and revision cycles.

• Identify and resolve bottlenecks in the artwork workflow by proactively flagging blockers, escalating risks, and coordinating with stakeholders to keep projects on track.

• Partner with the commercialization team to ensure artwork briefs are complete, accurate, and submitted on time, enabling the creative team to begin work without delays.

• Coordinate cross-functional communication between brand, regulatory, packaging engineering, and creative production teams throughout the artwork lifecycle.

• Track and report on artwork turnaround metrics, highlighting trends, improvement opportunities, and progress against cycle-time reduction goals.

• Facilitate status meetings and provide regular updates to leadership on project health, risks, and resource needs.

• Support process documentation and continuous improvement initiatives to drive repeatable, scalable artwork workflows.

• Manage competing priorities across multiple concurrent artwork projects, ensuring deadlines are met without compromising quality.

Basic Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in project management, program management, or a related coordination role.

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Supply Chain, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

• Demonstrated ability to create and manage project plans, timelines, and cross-functional deliverables.

• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.

• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Smartsheet, Asana, Workfront, or similar).

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities and tight deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in CPG, grocery, retail, or consumer packaged goods industries.

• Familiarity with creative production workflows, packaging artwork development, or print production processes.

• Knowledge of packaging specifications, regulatory requirements, or labeling standards.

• PMP, CAPM, or other project management certification.

• Experience with Workfront and proofing tools such as ProofHQ.

• Demonstrated ability to earn trust quickly and build productive working relationships across distributed teams.

• Bias for action with a track record of identifying process gaps and implementing improvements.

• Curiosity-driven mindset with a willingness to learn new tools, systems, and domain knowledge rapidly.

Skills

Project management, Stakeholder management

Top Skills Details

Project management,Stakeholder management

Experience Level

Entry Level

This is a Contract position based out of Austin, TX.

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $40.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Austin,TX.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 4, 2026.

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The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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