Project Manager, Retail Engagement Marketing

Project Manager, Wealth Management Marketing

Company: Blend (for a global financial services institution)

About Blend:
Blend is a premier AI services provider committed to co-creating meaningful impact for its clients through data science, AI, technology, and people. We fuel bold visions by aligning human expertise with artificial intelligence, unlocking value and fostering innovation.

About the Role:

Our client, a global financial services institution, is seeking a Project Manager to support a high-performing Wealth Management marketing organization. This role is ideal for a senior-level program manager with expertise in marketing, governance, and cross-functional leadership within complex, highly regulated environments. You will drive execution, establish structure, and ensure alignment across multiple concurrent marketing initiatives.

Details:

• Location: Remote within the U.S.
• Duration: 12-month consulting role with potential for extension.
• Employment Type: Must be able to work on Blend’s W2 without requiring employer sponsorship.

What You'll Do:

• Serve as a central driver of execution and governance across a portfolio of strategic marketing initiatives.
• Partner closely with marketing leaders, strategy teams, and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure programs are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned to business objectives.
• Establish and maintain program governance frameworks, including project charters, RACI matrices, decision logs, and escalation protocols.
• Ensure consistent oversight and alignment across multiple marketing workstreams.
• Develop and manage integrated marketing roadmaps, including timelines, milestones, dependencies, and deliverables.
• Track progress against strategic priorities to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Identify risks, issues, and blockers, and proactively implement mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate workflows across business, creative, legal, compliance, and operational teams.
• Manage approval processes and ensure all deliverables meet required standards.
• Lead day-to-day program management activities, including scheduling meetings, capturing action items, and tracking follow-ups.
• Maintain detailed documentation for transparency, accountability, and audit readiness.
• Deliver regular status updates and executive-level reporting.
• Communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.

Qualifications:

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in program or project management within complex, enterprise environments.
• Proven experience managing multiple large-scale, cross-functional initiatives simultaneously.
• Prior experience supporting marketing organizations or campaign delivery teams.
• Background in financial services or wealth management.

Technical & Functional Skills:

• Deep expertise in program governance, process design, and execution management.
• Strong understanding of marketing campaign lifecycles, approval workflows, and go-to-market execution.
• Experience managing legal and compliance approval processes within regulated environments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint).

Soft Skills:

• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to influence and drive alignment across teams without direct authority.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and follow-through.
• Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with strong problem-solving capabilities.
• Comfortable operating in fast-paced, highly matrixed environments with competing priorities.

Additional Information:

• Pay Range: $50-55 per hour.
• Benefits: Blend offers benefits to full-time consultants, including Health, Vision, Dental, 401K plan, Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Programs.