Director, Global Marketing Project Management

Role Overview

• Lead the Project Management function for Global Marketing, driving operations for all cross-functional workflows toward coordinated and successful execution of GTM processes
• Supervise and develop a team of Project Managers, fostering a strong team culture and working environment that lives up to Deckers values
• Build and maintain Creative Operations infrastructure, including capacity planning, creative resourcing, vendor management, and functional capabilities
• Manage workflow, requests, and capacity to flawlessly deliver all marketing support efforts, evaluating and prioritizing jobs based on department capacity
• Develop, analyze, and continually optimize marketing operations processes and programs by working closely with senior leadership
• Build and optimize cross-functional resources, including software and project management technology, intake, working documents, roles and responsibilities, communication flow, escalation plans, etc.
• Create and maintain annual functional calendars and project management tracking tools for visibility and alignment across the Global Marketing Org
• Build systems and processes for scalable and measurable project timelines, collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet execution timing
• Monitor feedback from stakeholders to improve cross-functional integration and promote efficiency by analyzing workflow performance and identifying key metrics
• Build strong relationships with agencies and outside vendors to implement process and accountability
• Practice continuous improvement, supporting and contributing to evolving marketing operations processes
• Anticipate project needs across the organization and proactively seek information to lead team members toward solutions
• Maintain and disseminate project information to stakeholders and senior management, keeping them informed of conflicts, delays, or other issues
• Maintain weekly project reports and provide status updates to ensure projects are moving forward
• Analyze, summarize, and develop conclusions, recommending improvements to increase efficiency and output

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree minimum in Business, Marketing, Communications, or Advertising
• Minimum 10 years of experience in project management within Marketing and Communications for a consumer brand; experience in consumer goods, footwear, or sportswear industries preferred
• Strong brand experience working effectively in complex, matrixed, global organizations
• Proven planning and operational execution skill set with the ability to ideate solutions and drive projects to successful conclusion
• 5+ years leading a team of 5+ direct reports
• Background in operations, strategy, content creation, and campaign development
• Experience building scalable models and systems to support team growth
• Successful track record working with internal creative studios and external vendors & agency partners
• Systems admin experience and knowledge of platform integrations
• Proven track record in effective process, project, budget, and team management
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to educate and gain buy-in from cross-functional stakeholders
• Deliverables planning, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Innovative thinker with experience building scalable models for rapid growth
• Strong team leadership skills, inspiring learning and excellence among team members
• Ability to use independent judgment in performing all duties
• Ability to manage multiple large initiatives and assemble multi-disciplined teams
• Good understanding of global & regional marketing challenges and cross-cultural agility
• Strong attention to detail and adaptability to changes along the project life cycle
• Ability to persuade and negotiate among multiple divisions
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of design, campaign development, and production processes
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to travel domestically
• Proficiency with project management tools

Benefits

• Competitive Pay and Bonuses
• Financial Planning and wellbeing
• Time away from work
• Extras, discounts and perks
• Growth and Development
• Health and Wellness