Creative Project Manager

Posted:
2/16/2026, 1:46:15 PM

Location(s):
Chicago, Illinois, United States ⋅ Illinois, United States

Experience Level(s):
Expert or higher ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Growth & Marketing

Workplace Type:
Hybrid

Join our award-winning A-Team! 

Ready to produce exceptional results with exceptional people?  Get in touch, we would love to get to know you. 

Affinitiv is the largest provider of end-to-end, data-driven marketing and software solutions exclusively focused on the automotive customer lifecycle. Backed by 20+ years of automotive and marketing expertise, we pride ourselves on being the go-to experts in the industry. Not only do we work with over 6,500 dealerships and every major manufacturer in the country, we’re well-versed in OEM standards and the intricacies of a dealership or group’s local business.

We are seeking a professional who organizes, plans, and executes projects while working within restraints like budgets and schedules. The Creative Project Manager oversees leading teams, defining goals, communicating with stakeholders, and seeing all marketing projects through to their closure. Organization and follow-through are a big part of this position; from creating an accurate timeline of a project completion to ensuring tasks are finished within the confines of the assignment.

Responsibilities include: 

 Manage detailed planning and intake of scope for all Marketing project requests
 Management of all project organization and setup including dealer group setup, building lists and queries, etc.
 Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation
 Develop detailed project plans to monitor and track progress of all marketing projects
 Ensure all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and budget
 Delegating and routing tasks on the project to employees best positioned to execute
 Making effective decisions when presented with multiple options for how to progress with a project
 Serving as a point of contact for team members to ensure team actions remain on strategy
 Communicating with account teams and stakeholders to keep project aligned with goals
 Adjusting schedules and milestones on marketing projects as needed
 Coordinating reviews throughout a project’s lifecycle
 Leading daily huddles to inform team members on priorities
 All project task trafficking
 Submitting project deliverables
 All other duties assigned

Required Skills and Experience:

 Excellent leadership and teamwork skills
 Excellent communication, planning, time-management, and follow-through skills
 Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
 Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
 Proven working experience in project management
 Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills
 Experience with project management software tools
 Project Management Certification a plus
 Marketing/Advertising Agency experience preferred

Work from Here

At Affinitiv, we have the best of both worlds.   Our team members have embraced remote work and our Work from Here program allows for remote working and the utmost flexibility while keeping in person collaborating thriving in a safe work environment.   Our Work from Here approach gives team members a choice to work on campus or remote, leaders can hold in person or virtual team meetings to collaborate and cultivate relationships.

Affinitiv knows you have interests outside of work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision and 401K effective day 1 just to name a few.   We also offer generous PTO so you can enjoy off time with family and friends.   

At Affinitiv, we celebrate diversity, equality, and an inclusive environment.

Affinitiv is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are extended to all employees and applicants for employment. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

All aspects of employment are decided on the basis of qualifications, competence, merit, and business needs. Affinitiv is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.