Project Manager, Creative
About the Company
If you are passionate about the ability of American business to improve lives, solve problems, and strengthen society, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce is the place for you. As the world’s largest business organization, we believe in building a future that gives everyone the opportunity to pursue a better tomorrow. We make it our job today–and every day–to build the strongest relationships possible among the American people, business leaders, and elected officials in Washington, D.C., state capitals, and countries around the globe. For them and the businesses we represent, the U.S. Chamber is a trusted advocate and partner.
We are driven by the pursuit of innovation and partnership and hold ourselves to the highest standards. Our commitment to our members is matched only by our commitment to our employees. As part of our team, we will support your long-term career development while delivering relevant learning opportunities. We will empower you to lead, develop deep expertise, and find new approaches to solving the toughest challenges.
About the Job
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is seeking a project manager to lead initiatives for our Creative Design Team, ensuring the seamless execution of creative elements for live events and marketing collateral. This role demands a strategic visionary with extensive project management expertise, exceptional communication skills, and hands-on experience in creative production and design, particularly in event execution.
Responsibilities
Lead the comprehensive execution of creative projects for events, from concept to completion
Develop detailed timelines and resource plans to ensure smooth project execution
Coordinate with design, client, and event planning teams to align project objectives
Manage multiple projects concurrently, ensuring timely and high-quality deliverables
Collaborate with stakeholders to define project objectives, scope, and success metrics
Identify and mitigate project risks, proactively addressing challenges
Cultivate strong relationships with vendors, contractors, and event production teams to deliver exceptional activations and experiences
Ensure creative outputs align with brand guidelines, marketing strategies, and business objectives
Track project progress, report on key milestones, and provide updates to leadership
Oversee event installations and teardowns in collaboration with event designers
Partner with the director of project management to develop and refine project processes
Qualifications
3-5 years of project management experience, ideally within a creative agency or in-house design team
Proven track record in managing creative projects related to event planning, live experiences, or marketing materials
Expertise in project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, or Hybrid)
Experience collaborating with designers and production teams
Proficiency in project management tools (Asana, Trello, Monday.com, Smartsheet, or similar)
Ability to manage multiple stakeholders, competing priorities, and shifting deadlines
Excellent problem-solving skills with a proactive and adaptable mindset
Outstanding communication and negotiation skills
Ability to work with ambiguity and define project success while collaborating with large teams
Able to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with creativity and flexibility
Familiarity with creative production workflows (graphic design, video production, branding)
Background in managing projects related to event planning or live experiences
Certifications in project management are a plus
