Project Manager, Retail Engagement Marketing

Our client, a global financial services institution, is seeking a Project Manager to support a high-performing Wealth Management marketing organization.  This team is responsible for delivering integrated marketing initiatives across a portfolio of client segments and financial products.

This role is ideal for a senior-level program manager who thrives in complex, highly regulated environments and brings a strong combination of marketing domain knowledge, governance expertise, and cross-functional leadership.  You will play a critical role in driving execution, establishing structure, and ensuring alignment across multiple concurrent marketing initiatives.

The Details:

• Location: Remote within the U.S.
• Duration: 12-month consulting role with potential for extension (must be able to work on Blend’s W2 without requiring employer sponsorship either now or in the future)
• Benefits: We do offer benefits to our full-time consultants, including Health, Vision, Dental, 401K plan, Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Programs, and an incredibly supportive team cheering you on!

What you’ll do:

The Project Manager will serve as a central driver of execution and governance across a portfolio of strategic marketing initiatives.  This role will partner closely with marketing leaders, strategy teams, and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure programs are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned to business objectives.

This is a highly visible role requiring strong organizational discipline, stakeholder management, and the ability to build and enforce governance frameworks in a matrixed environment.

Program Governance & Structure

• Establish and maintain program governance frameworks, including project charters, RACI matrices, decision logs, and escalation protocols.
• Ensure consistent oversight and alignment across multiple marketing workstreams.
• Drive accountability across stakeholders without direct authority.

Roadmap & Execution Management

• Develop and manage integrated marketing roadmaps, including timelines, milestones, dependencies, and deliverables.
• Track progress against strategic priorities to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Identify risks, issues, and blockers, and proactively implement mitigation strategies.

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Partner with marketing managers, strategy leads, and execution teams to ensure seamless delivery across initiatives.
• Coordinate workflows across business, creative, legal, compliance, and operational teams.
• Manage approval processes and ensure all deliverables meet required standards and checkpoints.

Program Operations & Administration

• Lead day-to-day program management activities, including scheduling and facilitating meetings, capturing action items, and tracking follow-ups.
• Maintain detailed documentation to ensure transparency, accountability, and audit readiness.

Stakeholder Communication & Reporting

• Deliver regular status updates and executive-level reporting, including progress summaries, risks, and key decisions.
• Communicate effectively across all levels of the organization, including senior leadership.
• Ensure alignment across stakeholders in a highly matrixed environment.