Manager of Special Projects

Job Summary

• Help support strategic development and facilitate the brainstorm and ideation phase of development for both new and evolving platforms and tactics in alignment with the mission, objectives and strategies 


• Prepare and maintain budgets for each project


• Lead project teams including staffing, scheduling and overseeing regular planning and status meetings  


• Source agencies and vendors to help in execution when applicable and manage communication and relationships with internal and external stakeholders including agencies, partners, consultants, etc.


• Coordinate cross-departmental collaboration to ensure project branding, promotion, communication, analytics, partnership integration, etc. are aligned and executed 


• Work in collaboration with the internal Corporate Partnership department and external partner, Soccer United Marketing, to develop partnership opportunities around specific project tactics


• Conduct review process and proper close out at the conclusion of each project or event, including to ensure and manage necessary document retention and organization of project details 


• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree 


• At least (5) years of experience working in project management and strategy


• Excellent organizational, planning and project management skill 


• Experience sourcing and overseeing contracted vendors and agencies project work


• Ability to develop positive, professionally and collaborative working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders such as management, staff, contractors, partners, etc.


• Ability to communicate in a consistently reliable and courteous manner at all times 


• Exceptional attention to detail


• Operates efficiently and effectively in a fast-paced environment


• Ability to think critically and problem solve


• Exceptional time management skills and ability to prioritize workflow while delivering high quality work


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills