Production Manager, Marketing

PLI is searching for a Marketing professional to fill the role of Production Manager, Marketing (responsibilities and qualifications are described below). Work in a collaborative environment with a diverse, employee community where staff enjoy a generous benefits package and a genuine commitment to a work-life balance (4+ weeks of paid time off and hybrid remote/in-person schedules for most roles).

The Marketing Production Manager ensures PLI’s projects move smoothly from request through completion – delivered on schedule, on brand, and aligned with our institutional mission. As the operational backbone of the Marketing department, this role manages production workflows for both print and digital projects, coordinating timelines, resources, and approvals from intake through final delivery. This position is focused on process, execution, and and requires strong cross-departmental collaboration.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee the full lifecycle of marketing production requests: intake, scope, feedback rounds, quality checks, approval tracking, and final delivery – averaging 110 projects per month
• Use Monday.com to track all active projects, assign internal resources, track milestones and maintain visibility across all projects
• Monitor project timelines, proactively engaging with cross-functional teams to ensure all deadlines are met without delay
• Manage routing of all projects through stakeholder touchpoints. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to clarify project specifications, manage expectations, and facilitate timely feedback
• Lead weekly production standup meetings with stakeholders across departments to communicate the status of ongoing projects, review priorities, and identify bottlenecks and risks
• Coordinate with external vendors (printers, mail house, production partners) to ensure quality output, accurate estimates, and on-time delivery
• Support event and conference marketing needs including managing exhibition materials, coordinating shipments, and maintaining inventory of booth assets
• Maintain and organize content library to ensure accessibility and version control
• Assist with driving adoption of our new project management platform, Monday.com, and optimize usage
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify improvements to existing processes and share insights that inform capacity planning

QUALIIFICATIONS

• 5+ years of experience in marketing production or project management, preferably in a creative agency or in-house marketing department
• Extremely organized, proactive, and detail-driven with the ability to balance multiple deadlines and stakeholders
• Advanced proficiency with project management tools, proficiency with Monday.com is a must.
• Strong understanding of creative development and production across print, digital, and video formats in Adobe and Figma
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Comfortable working under pressure and navigating fast-moving priorities and shifting timelines
• Experience managing logistics for events and trade shows a plus

YOUR BENEFITS AT PLI

PLI offers a generous benefits package and is committed to creating an interesting, collegial, and supportive work environment:

• Medical, dental and vision plans for employees and their families
• Generous employer contribution to employee retirement savings account
• Ample paid time off and holidays, summer Fridays
• Flexible hybrid remote/in-person scheduling for most roles
• Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning web-based training along with other career development opportunities
• Work-life balance initiatives
• One-time $500 Home Office Allowance
• Gym/Wellness Allowance of up to $300 each calendar year

COMPENSATION RANGE FOR THIS POSITION

$85,000 - $115,000 per annum 

(Exact compensation offer may vary based on the candidate’s job-related skills and work experience.)