Project Manager

About Kerry

Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.

About the role

Responsible for managing all aspects of marketing communications projects within an in-house creative team, from concept to delivery. This role oversees collaborative projects between the design team, digital team, and marketing operations. The ideal candidate will leverage expertise in project management, creative strategy, and marketing operations to ensure all projects are on brief, on time, and on budget. The ideal candidate will bring a unique blend of project management expertise, creative understanding, and technical proficiency to drive successful outcomes in a fast-paced, global marketing environment. 

Key responsibilities

Manage the strategic development, coordination, execution, and optimization of multi-channel marketing campaigns and creative projects
•  Organize and facilitate project kickoffs with various stakeholders, including design team, digital team, and marketing operations
•  Oversee project timelines and resources using Workfront, keeping all stakeholders informed of project progress
•  Interpret briefs and ensure all creative materials align with project objectives and brand guidelines
•  Coordinate between design, digital, and marketing operations teams to ensure seamless collaboration and project delivery
•  Evaluate and optimize workflows and processes within Workfront to improve efficiency and stakeholder experience
•  Maintain a working knowledge of tools and best practices for marketing operations, project management, and creative development across all forms of media
•  Provide strategic recommendations for creative design, content, and project execution
•  Ensure compliance with creative briefs, brand guidelines, and project timelines
•  Manage the optimization and presentation of creative materials to clients or stakeholders

Qualifications and skills

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Project Management, or a related field •  Minimum of 5 years experience in managing creative projects, preferably in an in-house marketing or agency environment
•  Strong proficiency in verbal and written English, excellent communication and relationship-building skills
•  Experience working in global teams and managing cross-cultural communication
•  Exceptional problem-solving and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities simultaneously
•  Proven ability to think strategically and execute methodically
•  Expertise in project management systems, particularly Workfront; experience with other tools like Monday.com, Jira, or Asana is a plus
•  Familiarity with Adobe Creative Cloud CC (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Acrobat) and MS Office suite
•  Understanding of both digital and traditional marketing media/channels
•  Experience in managing and optimizing creative workflows and processes
•  Ability to present business recommendations and provide rationale to diverse stakeholders
•  Self-motivated with the ability to adapt quickly in a dynamic environment
•  Strong portfolio demonstrating successful management of complex, collaborative creative projects