Marketing Project & Production Manager

Road Runner Sports is looking for a Marketing Project & Production Manager to own the operating system behind our marketing. You will make sure campaigns, events, and launches ship on time, on budget, and with every team aligned from brief to delivery across stores, print, catalog, email, SMS, web, and social. You will own Asana as the team's system of record, lead project management for major activations including the LA Marathon and our RRS Apparel launch, and build the workflows that give a fast-moving marketing organization the structure it needs to execute at a high level. If you are a builder who brings calm to complexity, holds process lines without losing relationships, and gets energized by making great teams run better, this role is for you. About Us Road Runner Sports is proud to have been recognized as the Footwear Retailer of the Year by Footwear MagazineRecipient of the Better Business Bureau Torch Awards for EthicsFounded in a San Diego garage over 42 years agoRoad Runner Sports has 50 plus stores across the country, and we are growing!Our Values, Mission & Purpose (we call them Our 6 Pillars) are Be Different, Bring the WOW, Build Something Great Together, Get Moving, Stay Active, and Live Healthy What you'll get to do Own the integrated production calendar across every marketing channel, locking it before production starts and keeping it accurate as the business moves fastLead end-to-end project management for major events and launches the LA Marathon activation, RRS Apparel launch, store openings, and cross-functional programs that need a dedicated driverServe as the team's Asana owner, building and administering the workspace structure, templates, intake forms, automations, and dashboards that make project status visible without a meetingManage production timelines for creative, copy, photography, print, and in-store assets, routing reviews, consolidating feedback, and making sure deadlines holdSpot roadblocks before they become crises, diagnosing what's stuck and building the fix, whether that's a new workflow, a template, or getting the right people in a roomWork every day with Creative, channel owners, Merchandising, Retail, and E-commerce, serving as the connective tissue that keeps cross-functional execution on track What you'll bring 5+ years in marketing project management, traffic, or production in retail, omnichannel, agency, or an in-house brand teamAdvanced Asana experience you have built and administered a workspace (projects, templates, rules, reporting), not just worked in oneEvent or product-launch project management experience with outside vendors and real budgetsA track record of managing multiple campaigns at once across print and digital against hard deadlinesWorking knowledge of the production process creative briefs, proofing, print specs, and asset deliveryClear, direct communication; you will hold teams to dates and process and keep the relationships strong while doing itStrong Excel and Microsoft 365 proficiency; PMP or CAPM certification a plusBachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience Where you'll work On-site at our San Diego headquarters, five days a weekOccasional local travel to stores, events, and partner meetings Your rewards! Earn competitive payContribute to an OUTSTANDING teamBe the envy of your friends with discounts on ALL the latest gear and footwearEnjoy free running and walking events After acceptance of a potential offer, the successful completion of a background check will be required prior to start date. The offer is contingent upon the information received in this report, and will be carried out in accordance with Local, State, and Federal laws. We’re committed to protecting your privacy rights. We collect personal information from you, including personally identifying information, professional or employment-related information, and educational information. The purpose of this collection is to assist in evaluating your application for employment. To ensure your application is received as timely as possible, we encourage you to apply directly onto our Road Runner Sports Career page. As you apply directly on our site, we will be reaching out to you within the next 10 days should your experience and qualifications meet our requirements for this position. Road Runner Sports is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Road Runner Sports is an e-verify organization and an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. USD $115,000.00/Yr. USD $125,000.00/Yr.