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About the Role

The Director, Project Management leads the end-to-end production of consumer-facing marketing content, owning content calendars, workflows, and timelines to ensure the timely and compliant delivery of creative assets and visuals for print, digital campaigns, and website content. This role is ideal for a highly organized, detail-oriented professional with strong project management expertise who excels at coordinating large cross-functional teams, managing stakeholder approvals, and maintaining PM rigor and brand consistency across all touchpoints. Serving as a strategic and tactical connector, the Director, Project Management ensures that all campaigns are executed across Simon’s owned and paid ecosystem with consistency, efficiency, and impact. They serve as an important stakeholder in the department’s overall Operational processes and continually identify opportunities to improve and create new efficiencies.

Responsibilities

Assess and streamline workflows, improve processes, align and translate across communication channels, and enhance overall project efficiency using Project Management rigor.
Develop, maintain, and own the master editorial content calendar, managing the production lifecycle from ideation to distribution.
Define project requirements, set timelines, monitor status, and ensure deliverables are met.
Partner with creative, brand, and digital teams to develop and manage detailed content calendars and production schedules aligned to campaign objectives.
Monitor production timetables and ensure each milestone is met and addressed, keeping all stakeholders apprised of process and timelines.
Coordinate dependencies across extended teams, proactively resolving bottlenecks to ensure seamless asset delivery and on-time campaign launches.
Ensure all content aligns with brand standards, style guides, and legal requirements, conducting quality checks prior to final approval.
Monitor relevant metrics (e.g., job volume, turnaround times, etc.) to inform future strategy and improve department efficiency.
Build and maintain monthly visual content decks to align stakeholders on themes, channels, and timelines.
Help manage milestones and provide continual updates on projects and their status and drive communication across all teams working on deliverables.
Oversee the process of asset creation, including briefing creative teams, tracking progress, scheduling review meetings, defining and communicating feedback cycles, and consistently following up to ensure projects are on track.
Leverage project management tools (such as Monday.com) to guide teams through workflows, track deliverables, and capture key project data.
Identify and implement opportunities to streamline workflows, enhance communication, and improve overall project efficiency.
Support the planning and execution of social content and digital shoots in collaboration with production and creative teams.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Advertising, Communications, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
10+ years of progressive agency and Corporate Marketing experience (i.e. Account Exec, Traffic or Project Manager) required; candidates without agency experience will not be considered.
Digital Marketing experience required, with fluency across web, social, email and SMS/Push.
Demonstrated experience using AI tools and Project Management software including Monday.com to increase productivity and streamline workflows.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, with the ability to quickly learn new systems and tools.
Exceptional attention to detail with strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to effectively engage stakeholders at all levels.
Proven supervisory or team leadership experience.
Ability to develop detailed plans and assist in running team meetings, identify and resolve issues and manage risk.
Working knowledge of emerging marketing trends, platforms, and tools.
Strong sense of urgency with a consistent track record of delivering high-quality work on tight timelines.
Positive, collaborative mindset with strong interpersonal skills.

Skills

Project Management
Content Calendars
Workflows
Timelines
Creative Asset Production
Digital Marketing
AI Tools
Monday.com
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Outlook
Written Communication
Verbal Communication
Stakeholder Engagement
Supervisory Experience
Team Leadership
Risk Management
Marketing Trends
Interpersonal Skills

Location

Corporate Indianapolis

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

10+ years

Education Level

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Advertising, Communications, or a related field, or equivalent experience

About the Company

Simon is a global leader in retail real estate ownership, management and development and an S&P 100 company (Simon Property Group, NYSE: SPG). Our industry-leading retail properties and investments across North America, Europe and Asia provide shopping experiences for millions of consumers every day and generate billions in annual retail sales. Our portfolio includes assets of national and international renown - proven assets that are the preferred location for retailers. In addition to our high quality properties, Simon is also known for our strong balance sheet, a long-tenured and well-respected senior management team, and our innovative spirit, as reflected in a 50 + year history of successful retail real estate development, management, and leasing. Simon was named Fortune’s Most Admired Real Estate Company eight times. We have experienced an explosion of growth and innovation unprecedented in the industry and we look forward to Simon's future.

Equal Opportunity

Simon is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
If you require assistance or need to request an accommodation due to a disability, please email CandidateAccommodations@simon.com. Please note this email is intended only for accommodation requests related to the application and interview process. Any other correspondence will not receive a response.