Location: Onsite; New Hudson, MI
Duration: 3 Months
Pay Rate:$40.82/hour, depending on experience
The Planet Group's Automotive client has a HOT need for a Marketing & Communication Project Manager to join their marketing team. They are seeking a high-performing Marketing & Communications Project Manager to lead integrated marketing initiatives that elevate our brand across it’s Corporate, Motorsports, Defense, and Mobility business units. This role is not just about executing marketing tasks — it’s about crafting compelling narratives, driving strategic campaigns, and delivering world-class experiences to internal stakeholders and external audiences. Success in this position requires a dynamic, self-directed professional who thrives in ambiguity, communicates complex ideas with clarity and style, and consistently delivers at a high standard under tight timelines. This is a pivotal, cross-functional role that bridges technical innovation and strategic storytelling, leveraging creative agency partners and internal teams to produce exceptional results.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND SKILLS:
- Strategic Marketing & Communications ExecutionDevelop and execute end-to-end marketing project plans that align with business objectives and brand standards.
- Act as a trusted marketing partner for internal stakeholders; translate complex technical input into clear, impactful messaging and deliverables.
- Oversee the creation of high-quality content across multiple formats (digital, print, video, social media, presentations, etc.) for trade shows, campaigns, events, and executive communications.
- Ensure consistency of voice, tone, and visual identity across all communications channels and assets.
- Project Leadership & ManagementOwn the planning, coordination, and execution of marketing campaigns and communications initiatives from concept to completion.
- Manage internal resources and third-party vendors/creative agencies with accountability for scope, budget, and timeline.
- Proactively identify project risks and implement agile solutions to overcome obstacles and drive successful outcomes.
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with cross-functional teams and business units, acting as the marketing point-of-contact on high-visibility projects.
- Performance Analysis & Continuous ImprovementDefine and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate the effectiveness of campaigns and marketing investments.
- Report insights, trends, and opportunities to leadership; adapt strategies based on performance data and evolving business needs.
- Identify process improvements and standardize best practices across marketing projects to improve team efficiency and output quality.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Skilled with hands-on experience in visual content creation, including photography, videography, video editing, and graphic design, with an eye for brand consistency and storytelling.
- Proven ability to complete marketing projects according to outlined scope, budget, and timeline.
- Expert level quality writing and editing skills.
- Strong leadership and management skills.
- Proven ability to work effectively within SharePoint and Microsoft Teams.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Experience with tradeshow coordination, web development and marketing campaigns.
- Ability to evaluate effectiveness of communications programs, redirect priorities and efforts as required.
- Strong background in Microsoft Office & Adobe
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION/YEARS OF EXPERIENCE:
- 5+ years of experience in marketing, communications, or project management in a fast-paced, technical, or agency environment.
- Demonstrated ability to deliver complex projects on time, within scope and budget, while managing multiple priorities.
- Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills — able to simplify and elevate technical content for various audiences.
- Strong understanding of modern marketing channels and tools, including digital, video, web, and social media platforms.
- Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across departments.
YOU’LL THRIVE IN THIS ROLE IF YOU ARE:
- Passion for motorsports, automotive, and defense industries is strongly preferred .
- A strategic thinker with tactical execution skills.
- A proactive problem-solver who brings order to ambiguity.
- A highly effective communicator, both visually and verbally.
- A flexible team player who’s resourceful, resilient, and relentlessly driven by results.
- Someone who wants to work in a high-performance culture where innovation and speed are valued.