FMX is seeking a talented Project Manager with ambitions to become a Product Marketing Manager. This role will help drive the successful delivery of product projects, including product and feature launches and research initiatives. This role will ramp into a Product Marketing Specialist role by introducing Go-To-Market (GTM) planning, product messaging, sales enablement, and other product marketing skills. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, possess strong communication skills and a self-starter mentality, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
At FMX, we offer a dynamic and collaborative work environment where your contributions are valued and recognized. We are committed to excellence, integrity, and teamwork, and we are passionate about delivering innovative solutions to serve students and communities.
As a Project Manager, you will have the opportunity to work on innovative projects and make a meaningful impact on our mission.
Responsibilities:
- Ensure the successful delivery of each project by monitoring project status, identifying roadblocks, and keeping stakeholders informed.
- Identify, recruit, and collaborate with customers and prospects for various projects, including user research, new feature launches, and product enhancements.
- Act as the primary point of contact for customer interactions, fostering strong relationships and maintaining open lines of communication throughout each project.
- Develop comprehensive launch plans for engineering projects, including new feature releases, migrations, and enhancements.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on product messaging, launch goals, strategies, and timelines.
- Collect and organize feedback from customers and stakeholders to inform product messaging, marketing strategies, future product enhancements, and process improvement.
- Identify potential risks and challenges related to project timelines, scope, and resources, and develop mitigation strategies.
- Proactively address issues and roadblocks during project execution to minimize disruptions and ensure timely resolution.
- Support the development of go-to-market strategies for new products by conducting market research and providing insights on target audience and competitive landscape.
- Assist in crafting product messaging and content for website pages, social media posts, and support center articles to support product launches and ongoing marketing efforts.
- Support sales teams by preparing sales materials, presentations, and product FAQs to assist in customer conversations and sales pitches.
- Continuously learn about product marketing best practices, industry trends, and marketing tools/software to enhance skills and contribute effectively to team objectives.
Requirements
Qualifications (in order of importance):
- Strong sense of ownership, integrity, accountability, and commitment to continuous improvement
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and customers
- Familiarity with project management tools
- SaaS or experience working with software products highly preferred
- Experience in project management, customer service, product management, UX design, or marketing preferred
- Familiarity with Asana is a plus
Hiring Process for this role:
- Apply! Submit your resume and answers to the application questions below via the Workable portal
- Phone screen with HR: A 30-minute conversation to review your background and experiences, discuss the culture at FMX, and ensure that you understand the general expectations for the role. Also, a great time for you to ask questions about compensation, benefits, etc.
- Hiring manager conversation: A 60-minute conversation with the VP of Product, VP of Marketing, and Product Marketing Manager. Be prepared to discuss your background as well as what you’re looking for in your next role and what direction you see your career path taking. Also, this is a great time for you to ask questions about the expectations for this role, team culture, etc.
- Final Interview: A 60-minute panel interview with Product teammates and key stakeholders
Benefits
FMX Benefits and Life at FMX:
- You’ll make a big impact: You’ll have significant influence over the direction of our content and the future of our company.
- Competitive benefits: 100% company-paid health, dental and vision insurance.
- Work from home: At FMX, we are remote first, but you’re welcome to use our office as you need. We have two all-company events a year to ensure that you can put a face to that name and establish high-trust relationships with your teammates and co-workers. When you’re in the office, you can take advantage of our free snacks, beverages, and office kegerator.
- Home office stipend: We’ll give you everything necessary to do your job (company sponsored laptop, headset, etc.). We will also provide up to $500 to help with equipment, furniture and accessories. You will also get $60/month toward your home internet connection.
- Generous PTO and UTO (unplanned time off) policies: If you’re sick, why should that cut into your vacation time?
- Enjoy flexible working hours: Have a dentist appointment at 8:30 AM? Need to tack on an extra 15 minutes at lunch to squeeze in that workout? As long as you're getting your work done then our working hours are flexible.
- You can wear jeans and tees: Feel free to keep it casual, we do.
- You’ll enjoy a collaborative culture and a close-knit team: We're a team of hard-working, high-fiving, friendly folks. We take collaboration, transparency, continuous improvement, and work/life balance seriously.
Compensation: - We will offer a base salary and a bonus. On target earnings for this position is $60,000-$70,000 for your first year.
- 401(k) and medical / dental / vision insurance
Other considerations: The candidate for this position can be located anywhere in the US.
Company:
FMX is founded and headquartered in Columbus, Ohio and develops a cloud-based, software-as-a-service facility maintenance and management product. FMX serves education, property management, manufacturing, and other markets and is one of the fastest-growing companies in its space. Check us out at: https://www.gofmx.com/
Note: All other company requirements are documented in the FMX Teammate Handbook. FMX is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.
