Project Manager

New Orleans Pelicans • Full-time • Metairie, LA, US • 1w ago

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Reports To: Design Director

Direct Reports: None

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Application Deadline: Rolling application or until position is filled

Work Location: Ochsner Sports Performance Center (5800 Airline Drive, Metairie, LA 70003)

Our Mission and Your Impact

The New Orleans Saints and Pelicans proudly represent both the NFL and NBA, using our platform to uplift the Gulf Coast and create lasting community impact. Rooted in the vibrant spirit of New Orleans, we celebrate diversity, embrace culture, and unite people through the power of sports. Guided by our core values—community, teamwork, celebrating individuality, people first, integrity, and excellence—we foster an inclusive culture and seek people who share these values to help strengthen the bond between our teams and the city we call home.

Position Summary

The Project Manager is a key member of the Creative Department, reporting to the Design Director within the Marketing Department. This role serves as the central hub for project management and communication across Creative, Content, and Video Production teams. The Project Manager ensures seamless coordination among stakeholders, team members, and leadership throughout the full project lifecycle—from initial request through final delivery and post-project evaluation.

This position is responsible for maintaining internal work management systems, assigning tasks, managing timelines, and clearly communicating priorities across departments and business verticals. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of the creative and production process, excels at resource management, and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Working closely with the Design Director and Director of Video Production, the Project Manager organizes and oversees all components of creative projects to ensure efficiency, quality, and on-time delivery. This role requires exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

What You’ll Be Doing

Maintain production and post-production calendars and project management tools (ClickUp)
Oversee the ClickUp workspace, assisting organizational departments with workspace troubleshooting and facilitating optimization meetings with the ClickUp strategic services team.
Guide the production process from creative brief or initial request through delivery and post-project evaluation.
Ensure consistent and efficient workflows by providing regular status updates to Creative Department leadership and cross-functional teams.
Collaborate with department leaders to schedule personnel, meetings, and project milestones.
Serve as the primary day-to-day liaison between the Creative Department and other internal departments.
Manage logistics and communication with outside vendors, partners, and stakeholders to uphold quality and brand standards.
Gather project requirements, define scope, goals, and objectives, and secure estimates across departments.
Submit approved creative assets to vendors and oversee execution through completion.

What You’ll Bring

Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, graphic design, business administration, or related field of study
3-5 years of professional experience, preferably (but not required) from within the sports or entertainment space
Relevant project management certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent) preferred
Proven project management experience, preferably within a creative, agency, or production environment
Familiarity with project management tools, specifically ClickUp
Strong ability to organize and manage multi-person, multi-departmental schedules
Experience using project management and workflow software to track projects from initiation to completion
Working knowledge of creative and production processes, including video, digital, social media, and graphic design
Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate constructively across departments
Experience facilitating and documenting structured brainstorming sessions

All Candidates Should Have

Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed, based on the NBA and NFL schedules
Reliable transportation and live in or be willing to relocate to New Orleans or the surrounding areas
Commitment to community and a people-first mindset
Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
Ability to celebrate individuality and value diverse perspectives
High integrity and a proactive, solutions-oriented “winning” mindset

What We Offer

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance options
401K with employer contributions
Paid parental leave
PTO and paid holidays
Wellness Program
Relocation reimbursement if applicable

Applications must be submitted online. Please do not mail or email resumes to the Saints/Pelicans. All qualified candidates will be contacted by phone and/or by email. Please do not contact the Saints/Pelicans Human Resources or Hiring Manager to check the status of your application. When applying, please be sure your updated contact information is provided.

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