Creative Project Manager – Brand Launch
Duration: ASAP through February, with potential for extension
Hours: 40 hours per week
Location: Austin, TX (Hybrid Schedule)

Position Overview

Our client, a global leader in manufacturing and technology solutions, is seeking an experienced Project Manager to help lead a high-profile corporate brand launch. The initiative involves launching a new company focused on digital and electrical infrastructure, including power and thermal management solutions for AI data centers and other mission-critical applications.  The Project Manager will coordinate cross-functional teams across brand, marketing, communications, creative, digital, legal, HR, events, procurement, and executive leadership. This person will be responsible for keeping projects organized, timelines on track, stakeholders aligned, and potential risks visible throughout the launch process.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage an integrated project plan, including timelines, milestones, deliverables, owners, and dependencies.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and external agencies to keep workstreams moving.
• Lead project meetings, establish communication plans, track decisions, and follow up on action items.
• Monitor deadlines, identify risks and roadblocks, and proactively manage competing priorities.
• Maintain project dashboards and status trackers (currently using Smartsheet).
• Coordinate brand assets, messaging, website updates, internal communications, external launch materials, and event deliverables.
• Manage review and approval processes across stakeholders.
• Prepare status reports, executive updates, and escalation recommendations.
• Ensure teams are aligned and prepared for launch and ongoing brand activities.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of project management experience in brand, marketing, creative operations, communications, or a related environment.
• Experience managing complex, cross-functional projects or major launches involving senior leadership.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to create structure in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
• Comfortable working with executive leaders, creative teams, agencies, and business partners.
• Proactive approach to managing details, anticipating needs, and driving accountability.
• Experience with Smartsheet, SharePoint, PowerPoint, Excel, ClickUp, or similar project management tools.

Preferred Experience

• Experience with a company launch, rebrand, spinoff, acquisition, or organizational transformation.
• Familiarity with brand development, creative assets, internal communications, and go-to-market planning.
• Experience coordinating with external agencies and operational teams.

About Us

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