Brand Project Manager

As the Brand Operations Manager at Avalara, you will report to the Senior Director, Brand Marketing and play a crucial role in overseeing project management efforts for the Global Brand Marketing Team. Your responsibilities will involve ensuring efficient execution of initiatives across geographies by combining strategic oversight, operational execution, and vendor management. Here's what you will be doing: - Oversee project workflows and deliverables to support global brand marketing initiatives. - Ensure execution of marketing content and creative projects, including campaign assets, long-form content, and digital content. - Align internal Brand team members and cross-functional stakeholders on project scopes, expectations, and deadlines. - Report project status, identifying potential roadblocks and proposing solutions. - Manage vendor Statements of Work (SOWs), contracts, invoicing, and procurement processes to ensure smooth operations for brand marketing projects. - Oversee freelance and agency partnerships, ensuring seamless integration into brand marketing projects. - Improve project tracking systems to enhance visibility across programs. - Partner with Campaign Management to stay informed about campaign priorities, ensuring proactive involvement from brand marketing teams. - Implement and refine project management best practices, ensuring efficient use of resources and time. - Improve operational workflows to enhance team productivity and execution. - Support content and design teams in balancing incoming requests and ensuring a smooth project handoff. To be successful in this role, you will need: - 8+ years of project management and team-building experience. - Experience in vendor management, contract administration, marketing operations, and invoicing. - Experience working with global teams and managing projects across multiple time zones. - Proficiency in project management tools such as DivvyHQ, Confluence, SharePoint, Workfront, Adobe Experience Manager. - Bachelor's degree in marketing, business, or a related field (or equivalent experience). Avalara offers a Total Rewards package including great compensation, paid time off, paid parental leave, and eligibility for bonuses. Additionally, health and wellness benefits such as private medical, life, and disability insurance are provided. The company strongly supports diversity, equity, and inclusion practices, with 8 employee-run resource groups aimed at fostering an inclusive culture. Avalara is a billion-dollar business that aims to be part of every transaction globally, with a culture that empowers its people to win and fosters passion and trust. In conclusion, Avalara is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values innovation, disruption, and an inclusive work environment. Joining Avalara means being part of a bright, innovative, and disruptive team that is not slowing down in its mission to redefine the relationship between tax and tech.,