Creative Agency Project Manager

Columbia Sportswear
life insurance, 401(k)
United States, Oregon, Portland
Jul 23, 2025
This is a hybrid role based out of our HQ office near Portland, Oregon. The expectation is for employees to be in-office 3 days or more per week, depending on business need. This in-office expectation is subject to change at business discretion. ABOUT THE POSITION We develop and produce unique, ownable and compelling brand and seasonal asset packages that our regional activation teams extend into media campaigns and marketplace experiences. The consumer is at the heart of everything we do. Whether it's paid or organic media strategy, brand, product or innovation storytelling, content creation or partner activations; our Creative Agency of Record (AOR) is critical to our success. As such, this position will project manage the detailed process of keeping the AOR and Columbia connected across a wide variety of communication, executions and go-to-market calendar waypoints. HOWYOU'LLMAKE A DIFFERENCE Support VP OPS and Brand President with entirety of ongoing AOR relationship management and budget oversight of all related Retainer and Production Scope(s) of Work (SOW) under contract Coordinate critical ongoing communication and work between AOR and Global Brand Design (GBD) Manage Creative review schedule and share-out with Brand President Ensure the AOR has all critical seasonal information and materials required to keep their creative processes on track Ensure that Columbia Brand and channel leadership is updated and aware of key milestones and changes to creative inputs and outputs Define, communicate and confirm delivery of all specific Deliverables established within each Production SOW required by the Brand. Track those deliverables throughout the process. Maintain and document ongoing status meetings with your counterpart at the AOR Manage access to key meetings, sample resources, historical digital content, and seasonal toolkits to for global use Work directly with Procurement to make sure that Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) oversight program is in place and being supported YOU ARE An expert in project management inputs and outputs Organized, capable of coordinating meetings, reviews and follow-ups related to the AOR A strong communicator, including excellent interpersonal and presentation skills Detail centric YOUHAVE Bachelor's degree in marketing or related field or work experience (agency) equivalent to a degree 5+ years' experience supporting creative agency or like vendor client relationships in an account executive or related capacity Proven project management and facilitation between AOR and client(s) Demonstrated, technical understanding of creative, multi-channel asset specifications Note - Potential travel related to agency meetings or actual productions #LI-SR1 #Hybrid This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function in the company. Columbia Sportswear Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Columbia Sportswear is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf. If you need reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please notify your recruiter. At Columbia Sportswear Company, we're proud to offer regular full-time employees a benefits package that includes a variety of services and products to help make your life and work more rewarding. Our benefit programs contribute to overall employee well-being by aligning those programs with the fundamental elements of well-being: physical, social/emotional, financial, career and community. Benefits that can protect your family's financial future and help you save money through our 401k plan plus a generous company match. Columbia offers medical, dental, vision, life Insurance, disability, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, and an assortment of voluntary benefit offerings (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and legal services). In addition, Columbia offers EAP + which is free and confidential 24/7/365 counseling services. We have extensive wellness benefits, employee discounts and a generous time off program available. If you need an accommodation/adjustment to successfully complete and submit your application, please reach out to AskHR@columbia.com with the Subject: Applicant Assistance Requested.