Marketing Project Manager (Contract)

About Liquid I.V.

This job description indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions expected of the role. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. Ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to the company’s mission, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Liquid I.V.

We are committed to building an inclusive culture of belonging that not only embraces the diversity of our people but also reflects the diversity of the communities in which we work and the customers we serve. We know that the happiest and highest performing teams include people with diverse perspectives that encourage new ways of solving problems, so we strive to attract and develop talent from all backgrounds and create workplaces where everyone feels seen, heard, and empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work.

Liquid I.V. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

About our Team:

We are a world-class team of innovators and passionate change-makers, looking to develop transformative hydration solutions and make a meaningful impact on the world around us.  

At Liquid I.V., we are committed to building an inclusive culture of belonging that not only embraces the diversity of our people but also reflects the diversity of the communities in which we work and the customers we serve.    

Our team members enjoy a flexible and inclusive working environment, a highly collaborative and innovation-forward culture, generous benefits and perks that empower employees to champion their wellbeing every day, as well as an infinite supply of Liquid I.V. for extraordinary hydration. 

About the role:

Liquid I.V. is seeking a Project Manager for a 3 - 6 month contract. You’re a hands-on delivery PM who knows how 360 campaigns come together and gets up to speed quickly. You’ll pick up an established book of in-flight work and keep it moving, managing 360 brand campaigns from start to finish.

For the length of the contract, the in-flight projects are yours: you’ll also keep the vertical's packaging artwork, lifestyle photo shoot, retail execution, partnerships, and digital asset tactical workstreams moving, so working experience in each is a must. Then, you’ll hand it back cleanly when the PM returns.
Functions and duties of this role include, but not limited to:

Campaign Delivery

• Manage 360 brand campaigns start to finish within your owned project vertical, from brief intake through launch and wrap.
• Coordinate cross-functional project teams across Brand, Creative, Media, Retail, Production, and agency partners, keeping scope, timelines, milestones, and deliverables clear.
• Build and manage project timelines in Wrike, keeping all workstreams visible, current, and flagged when at risk.
• Act as a day-to-day PM contact for any and all agency partners on campaign development and production timelines.
• Run kickoffs, briefings, reviews, and status meetings, capturing decisions and next steps and following through on them.
• Flag risks, blockers, and scope changes early so they're resolved before they affect delivery.

Brand & Creative Project Delivery

• Track deliverables across 360 campaigns - video, photography, digital, social, retail, and print - so every asset is accounted for and delivered on time.
• Keep packaging artwork timelines moving, with a working understanding of dielines, print production stages, approvals, and vendor handoffs.
• Move retail execution forward, including PDP (Product Detail Page) asset timelines across retailer and DTC channels, keeping deliverables on spec and on schedule.
• Keep partnership projects on track by coordinating timelines, approvals, and deliverables with partner and internal teams.
• Move digital asset tacticals along - routing requests, tracking approvals, and keeping deliverables on schedule.
• Partner with Creative and Production leads to keep a clear view of asset status and delivery across all active projects.

Coverage & Handoff

• Ramp quickly on the project vertical you're covering, picking up in-flight campaigns, timelines, and stakeholder relationships with minimal disruption.
• Keep campaign stakeholders informed through the transition so work continues without gaps.
• Work alongside the PM team to align on process, shared resources, and dependencies across verticals.
• Prepare a clear handoff at the end of the contract - status, open items, and key decisions - so the returning PM can pick up seamlessly.

Tools & Process

• Use Wrike as the PM team's system of record, keeping project data clean and accurate.
• Maintain status views for your owned projects and share regular updates with your manager and campaign stakeholders.
• Contribute to campaign wrap-ups, capturing what worked and what to improve.

Qualifications:

The successful candidate will have the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field.
• 5+ years of project management experience in a brand marketing, in-house creative, or agency environment; consumer goods or CPG experience preferred.
• Hands-on experience managing 360 campaigns from brief to launch.
• Working experience moving packaging artwork, retail execution (including PDP assets), partnerships, and digital asset tacticals - you know how each workstream runs and what it takes to keep it on schedule.
• Proficiency in Wrike or a comparable PM platform.
• Experience working with agency partners from the client side and keeping agency deliverables on schedule.
• Quick to ramp - comfortable picking up in-flight projects and getting productive fast.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, able to manage multiple workstreams at once.
• Clear, proactive communicator - comfortable in creative reviews, status meetings, and stakeholder updates.
• Comfortable with pace and shifting priorities; you take initiative and follow through.
• A collaborative team player who builds trust quickly with cross-functional partners.
• Available for a 3 - 6 month contract engagement.

Work Environment:

• This role is HYBRID office environment (El Segundo) 2 days in office with flexibility for industry events. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

The compensation band for this position is $45 - $65/ hour. The exact salary is determined by various factors including experience, skills, education, geographic location, internal company equity, and budget. The listed range is applicable only to the annual base salary and does not include additional perks, benefits, or applicable bonus eligibility comprising the total compensation package.

This job description indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions expected of the role. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. Ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to the company’s mission, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Liquid I.V.

We are committed to building an inclusive culture of belonging that not only embraces the diversity of our people but also reflects the diversity of the communities in which we work and the customers we serve. We know that the happiest and highest performing teams include people with diverse perspectives that encourage new ways of solving problems, so we strive to attract and develop talent from all backgrounds and create workplaces where everyone feels seen, heard, and empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work.

Liquid I.V. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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