Creative Project Manager

Description

Are you looking to be part of a high-performing team of go-getters who make a difference both on and off the court? Join the Detroit Pistons as we harness the power of basketball to unite our city, elevate our fans, and drive lasting community impact.

As our Creative Project Manager, you'll be the operational force behind the campaigns, content, and experiences that engage fans across the court, arena, social media, and marketing channels. 

Working across the Detroit Pistons, Motor City Cruise, and the upcoming WNBA Detroit franchise, you'll partner with designers, producers, marketers, and stakeholders to keep projects moving from concept to completion. You'll manage priorities, optimize workflows, coordinate resources, and create the structure that allows our Creative team to produce its best work. 

If you're an organized, proactive project manager who thrives in fast-paced creative environments and enjoys bringing clarity to complex projects, we'd love to meet you. 

 What You'll Do

• Lead creative projects from kickoff through delivery, ensuring timelines, milestones, and deliverables stay on track. 
• Coordinate with designers, producers, marketers, and stakeholders to align priorities and keep projects moving efficiently. 
• Manage project schedules, team capacity, and resource allocation across multiple campaigns and initiatives. 
• Improve creative workflows, project management systems, and processes to increase efficiency and collaboration. 
• Serve as the primary communication hub, providing stakeholders with clear updates on project status, timelines, and priorities. 
• Facilitate approvals, remove roadblocks, and help creative teams stay focused on delivering exceptional work. 
• Build strong relationships with internal partners and external vendors to support successful project execution. 
• Foster a collaborative, solutions-oriented environment where creativity and organization work hand in hand. 

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience. 
• 3+ years of project management experience in creative, marketing, sports, entertainment, agency, or similar fast-paced environments. 
• Experience managing multiple projects, competing priorities, and cross-functional teams simultaneously. 
• Proficiency with project management platforms such as Asana or similar workflow tools. 
• Strong understanding of creative production processes, resource planning, and workflow optimization. 
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills. 
• A proactive, adaptable mindset with a passion for supporting creative teams. 
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and select events as needed.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

We are dedicated to ensuring equal access throughout the employment process. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable participation in the application and interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. If you require an accommodation, please contact us to request assistance.