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ITG Brands Project Manager - Brand Marketing - MMC -Greensboro, NC in Greensboro, North Carolina
Project Manager - Brand Marketing - MMC -Greensboro, NC
Location
North Carolina
Role Type
Permanent
WHO WE ARE
ITG Brands is the third-largest tobacco company in the USA with offerings of some of the most well-known cigarette, cigar, and e-vapor brands. As a member of the globally recognized Imperial Brands PLC family, we are a forward-thinking partner with operational integrity.
ITG Brands is committed to putting consumers at the center of what we do, while creating an innovative workplace that is diverse and inclusive. This empowers us to bring our true selves to work, to collaborate more effectively through showing our passion and being confident to bring new ideas to the table.
We are not afraid to seize opportunities and make things happen – both individually and collaboratively. We strive to exceed expectations by seeing things differently and doing things differently. This truly is a place where we all share a challenger mindset which drives our success.
What You Will Do
Job Summary
Responsible forleading the initiation, planning, development, and execution of assigned marketing projectsincluding, but not limited to, new product launches, product packaging, pricing initiatives, and assortments changes, to ensure the coordination and completion of projects on time within scope and budget.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Duties and Responsibilities:
(This list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary by the Company)
Collaborate, influence, problem-solve, and negotiate with cross-functional partners as well as internal (across multiple levels) and external stakeholders throughout the lifecycle of assigned projects to achieve desired outcomes.
Create, maintain, and lead the end-to-end project plan, including highlighting the critical path and ensuring any variances that impact upon it
Create and update timelines, develop risk management, status reporting, and manage cross functional interfaces to ensure milestones and deadlines are met for all projects. Accountable for the accuracy and timeliness of stage gate documentation preparation and submission for approval.
Track and monitor initiatives and performance including volume, share and marketing activity with quarterly scorecard. Analyze impact on consumer, category, and Company.
Lead project team meetings to drive completion of task, work through bottlenecks, assess risks and raise issues to management.
Coordinate platform and project reviews: gather, validate, analyze, and present results to project teams and senior stakeholders.
Continuously monitor and analyze project deliverables to ensure financial targets are met.
Partner on the development of the necessary project management tools and templates to meet various customer or business requirements, and for portfolio and brand reviews.
Engage with the marketing and senior leadership team to provide visibility, analysis and summaries of projects and processes. Actively identify, mitigate, and escalate (as appropriate) any key risks associated with planned projects
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required Minimum Qualifications :
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Marketing, or related field of study and 5+ years relevant experience
Demonstrated experience as a project manager leading complex cross-functional workstreams requiring strong stakeholder management skills
Recognized project management certification (e.g., PMI, PMP, PMI-ACP) (preferred) OR
High school diploma / GED and 7+ years’ related experience including a minimum of 3+ years demonstrated experience as a project manager
Must be 21 years of age or older
Knowledge of:
Intermediate to Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, & PowerPoint) and Microsoft Teams
Agile and Waterfall project management methodologies
Skilled in:
Organization and process improvement
Verbal and written communication
Attention to detail
Problem/situation analysis and solutions
Effective time and task management
Multitasking capabilities
Flexibility and adaptability
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to:
Communicate to a broad and diverse audience
Maintain effective working relationships – global matrix, cross functional, and cross departmental
Demonstrate critical thinking
Prioritize assignments, workload, and manage time accordingly
Work with business partners in different time zones
Travel as needed
Preferred Qualifications :
Education and Experience:
3+ years supervisory experience
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
Work Environment and Physical Demand
Requires light physical effort. Occasionally lifts or moves objects less than 10lbs.
Walks, sits, or stands for extended periods.
Requires ability to reach and grasp objects / hand-eye coordination.
Requires prolonged machine operation including vehicle, computer, and keyboard equipment.
Requires use of manual dexterity and fine motor skills.
What We Offer
• Competitive benefits package that includes medical/dental/vision/life insurance/disability plans
• Dollar for dollar 401k match up to 6% and 5% annual company contribution
• 15 Company-paid holidays
• Generous paid time off
• Employee recognition and discount programs
• Education assistance
• Employee referral bonus program
• Hybrid workplace – remote / in office
• Summer hours
• Casual dress policy Monday through Friday
Applicant Information
This job description describes the essential functions of the job at the time the job description was created, but it is not an exhaustive list of tasks, duties and responsibilities. In addition, the position may evolve or change over time and such changes may not be reflected in the job description until it is next updated.
Everyone Belongs
ITG Brands and ITG Cigars provides equal employment opportunities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. If you have a concern about discrimination in the application or hiring process or you need an accommodation based on religion, disability or pregnancy in the application or hiring process, please contact us at TalentAcquisition@itgbrands.com .
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