Project Manager - MarCom

For our client we are looking for a Project Manager - MarCom . We are looking for an experienced, hands-on project management consultant to coordinate the execution of an upcoming launch. The launch strategy and agency selection have already been completed. Your role will be to turn the agreed plans into coordinated execution: bringing together Product, Legal, MarCom, agencies and other stakeholders, maintaining timelines, following up on commitments and ensuring that risks and issues are addressed promptly. Embedded in the MarCom team, you will provide the structure and follow-through needed to keep the launch on track. You will work closely with the MarCom lead accountable for asset delivery and report directly to the Head of MarCom. Key responsibilities Cross-functional coordination Maintain an integrated launch plan covering milestones, dependencies, deliverables and decision points. Coordinate activities across Product, Legal, MarCom, agencies and other relevant teams. Ensure that every action has a clear owner and deadline, and follow up consistently on commitments. Organise project meetings, capture decisions and actions, and keep stakeholders aligned. Identify dependencies and bottlenecks early, and coordinate the actions needed to resolve them. Agency delivery coordination Act as the day-to-day coordination contact for the appointed agencies. Track agency progress against agreed briefs, deadlines, deliverables and standards. Coordinate reviews and approval workflows with the relevant internal owners. Flag delays, gaps or deviations and follow up on corrective actions. Work closely with the responsible MarCom lead to support timely asset delivery. Reporting and escalation Provide clear, concise progress updates to the Head of MarCom. Maintain visibility of outstanding actions, risks, issues and decisions required. Escalate concerns early, explaining their likely impact and recommending next steps. Ensure that decisions and changes are communicated to everyone affected. Event execution Coordinate operational readiness ahead of the launch event. Maintain the execution schedule, responsibilities and on-site coordination plan. Be present on site to coordinate teams, agencies and suppliers during execution. Support practical issue resolution and escalate matters requiring an accountable owner’s decision. Scope and accountability This is an execution-focused project management role, not a strategic or creative leadership assignment. Launch strategy and agency selection are already in place and are not part of this assignment. You are responsible for project coordination, timeline management, follow-up, delivery tracking and escalation. Final accountability for asset delivery remains with the designated MarCom lead. Content, creative, product and legal approvals remain with the relevant internal owners. You support these owners by keeping workflows moving and making issues visible; you do not replace their decision-making or approval responsibilities. Experience and capabilities We are looking for someone who brings: Experience managing cross-functional marketing, communications or product launch projects. Strong agency coordination skills and experience working with multiple internal stakeholders. Excellent planning, organisation and follow-through. Experience supporting live events, including on-site execution. The ability to influence without formal authority and hold stakeholders to agreed commitments constructively. Sound judgement about when to resolve an issue directly and when to escalate. Clear, concise communication and confidence working with senior stakeholders. A proactive, practical approach and the ability to stay calm under pressure. What success looks like Teams and agencies have a shared understanding of priorities, responsibilities and deadlines. Milestones, dependencies and approval requirements are actively tracked. Risks and delivery issues are surfaced early, with clear actions and owners. The Head of MarCom has reliable visibility of progress and decisions needed. The launch event is well coordinated, with clear ownership and effective on-site support. PLEASE NOTE! Our client require that an adequate background check has been completed prior to the start of this assignment. Ework offer to conduct the necessary background check for a fee. Reach out to your Ework contact for more information if interested. Please see more information below. REGARDING NECESSARY BACKGROUND CHECKS: You, the supplier, must conduct a background check as soon as possible after the candidate has been chosen for the assignment. Please contact Ework ASAP if you want us to perform the check on your behalf, for a fee. As a part of the contract signature, you, the supplier, will also sign a ‘SELF-DECLARATION FORM’ confirming all requested Background Checks are completed. If you/your consultant is selected for the assignment, you are responsible to ensure the background check is completed before signing a contract. Our client reserves the right to request evidence of completion of these checks according to their expectations for the duration of the contingent worker assignment. If any deviations or discrepancies occur, the supplier should inform Ework and the candidate should not be moving forward in the procurement process. Any supplier awarded an assignment with our client needs to, at least, perform checks on: • Identity verification • Right-to-work confirmation • Address verification (covering approximately the last 10 years) • Education verification (highest relevant degree or certification) • Financial fitness (e.g., history of bankruptcy or significant debts) • Corporate directorship review (where applicable) • Criminal record check in accordance with local legislation • Basic open-source / media review (including social media) Please note! We offer continuously. That means that we sometimes remove the assignments before deadline. If you are interested we recommend that you apply immedia