Creative Project Manager

About the role

Join the Detroit Pistons as our Creative Project Manager and be the operational force behind campaigns, content, and experiences that engage fans across the court, arena, social media, and marketing channels. You'll work across the Detroit Pistons, Motor City Cruise, and the upcoming WNBA Detroit franchise, partnering with designers, producers, marketers, and stakeholders to move projects from concept to completion. This role is ideal for an organized, proactive project manager who thrives in fast-paced creative environments and enjoys bringing clarity to complex projects.

Responsibilities

• 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.