Job Description

Title: Team Leader, Project Management

Location: Austin, TX – Onsite 5 days a week

Salary: $85,000-$145,000

Type of Role: Direct Hire

Position Summary:

We are looking for a Project Management Team Leader to guide a dynamic group of project managers and ensure the smooth execution of large-scale, cross-functional marketing efforts. This leadership role blends portfolio oversight with people management, directing the planning and execution of creative initiatives that support enterprise-wide goals within Global Marketing. The ideal candidate will be experienced in leading complex programs, fostering team growth, and managing a broad project portfolio while maintaining quality and consistency across varying scopes of work.

Primary Responsibilities:

Team Leadership and Development

• Lead, coach, and manage a team of project managers, providing guidance on career growth and performance.
• Promote a high-performance culture that encourages innovation and continuous learning.
• Create and execute training initiatives to strengthen project delivery skills and refine methodologies.
• Conduct regular one-on-one meetings, team check-ins, and evaluations to support individual and team development.

Program and Portfolio Oversight

• Manage a broad portfolio of marketing projects, ensuring they align with strategic priorities and resources are used efficiently.
• Direct key enterprise-level programs that deliver impactful omnichannel customer experiences.
• Standardize project management practices across the team to drive effectiveness and streamline operations.
• Implement governance structures to maintain consistency in project execution and delivery standards.

Strategic Guidance and Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate with senior leaders to influence and implement strategic initiatives.
• Support executive decision-making by aligning project outcomes with marketing and business goals.
• Cultivate strong cross-functional relationships to enhance program execution.
• Facilitate strategic planning and conduct portfolio updates with leadership stakeholders.

Operational Excellence and Risk Oversight

• Build scalable, efficient project management systems and processes for the team.
• Identify potential risks across the portfolio and implement proactive mitigation strategies.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives to elevate project performance.
• Oversee resource planning and distribution across multiple concurrent programs.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 8 years of project management experience, with 3+ years of people management experience
• Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and equivalent practical experience in related field.
• Proven track record of building and leading high-performing project management teams
• Proven expertise in defining project scope, goals, deliverables, and establishing RACI matrices
• Expert-level knowledge of project management methodologies and portfolio management practices
• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Workfront) and experience with multiple marketing channels
• Strong strategic planning skills, balancing big-picture vision with effective day-to-day operations
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and executive-level stakeholders
• Demonstrated problem-solving abilities with a proactive, action-oriented approach
• Adaptability and resilience in managing changing priorities and complex projects with superior organizational skills and a focus on process improvement

Impact: This role is crucial for building and maintaining a best-in-class project management organization, driving operational excellence, and ensuring the successful delivery of high-impact marketing initiatives while developing the next generation of project management talent.

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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