Job Description
TorchLight seeks a detail-oriented Marketing Project Manager (Contract) to drive the planning and execution of 50+ marketing campaigns using advanced Microsoft Planner skills. The ideal candidate will translate strategic marketing objectives into actionable project plans, ensuring cross-functional alignment and on-time delivery. This person will play a key role in optimizing workflows, providing training to team members on Planner best practices, and directly supporting the marketing team’s success.
Location:
Hybrid work arrangement with 3 days onsite and 2 days remote in Arlington, VA
U.S. citizenship or a permanent residency card in the U.S. is required to be an eligible candidate for this opportunity.
Employment:
3-month contract opportunity. Full-time, 40 hours per week. Suite of benefits available
Role responsibilities:
- Build and maintain comprehensive 50+ marketing project plans in Microsoft Planner
- Define tasks, timelines, dependencies, and resource assignments in collaboration with campaign owners and stakeholders
- Develop and document best practices and templates for Planner use across marketing
- Continuously optimize project workflows and Planner configurations for maximum efficiency
- Train and support team members in the effective use of Microsoft Planner
- Execute other project management duties as assigned
Skills and experience:
- 3+ years of project management experience (preferably in marketing or agency environments)
- Demonstrated success managing marketing campaign workflows and supporting cross-functional teams
- Proven organizational, time management, and communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Planner and Microsoft 365 tools (Teams, Outlook, Excel, SharePoint)
- Ability to juggle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
- Experience with other project management tools (Asana, Trello, Smartsheet) a plus
- Familiarity with brand strategy, creative development, and digital marketing processes preferred