Job Description

ACS Publications is a Division of the ACS and has all the characteristics of a medium-large scientific and technical publishing organization. It is one of two Divisions charged with serving the dual function of generating a reliable annual surplus to support the Society’s programmatic activities, while also fulfilling a core goal of the Society in advancing knowledge in the field of chemistry and the chemical enterprise. The Division publishes 80+ high-quality peer-reviewed journals covering the breadth of chemistry and allied fields, as well as numerous other high-quality products and services of benefit to the global community.

The Division has US-based facilities in Washington, D.C. and Columbus OH, as well as worldwide operations in a growing number of international locations under ACS International, Ltd. (ACSI) including but not limited to the UK, Singapore, China, and India. ACS Publications is passionate about supporting the mission of ACS through products and services that meet the most critical needs of researchers and the scientific enterprise. We are ambitious for our customers and believe transformative technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) will drive the transformation of our industry, accelerating the dissemination of the scientific discovery needed to address Earth’s greatest challenges. If you’re an experienced project manager who is obsessed with driving results that meet the needs of the business and users, we’d love to have you on our team in the role of Creative Project Manager. This position will reside within the Product Management vertical and will report to the User Experience Manager.

About the Role:
The Creative Project Manager will play a pivotal role in managing and coordinating various projects within the User Experience (UX) team. The UX team supports the UX design and research needs of all ACS Publications products including the maintenance and enhancement of existing products and the design of new products. This individual will be responsible for ensuring that our team’s projects are completed on time, within scope, and to the highest quality standards.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management, stakeholder management, process development, organization, and internal communications.

To be successful in this role, you should be:

• Proactive and solution-oriented, capable of adapting to changing priorities.
• A collaborative team player who can build strong relationships with cross-functional teams.
• Passionate for creativity and have a strong understanding of product design and agile processes. Key Responsibilities:
• Manage the end-to-end project lifecycle for UX projects, from inception through delivery, ensuring adherence to timelines and budgets.
• Collaborate with the UX teams, business stakeholders, and external partners to define project scopes, objectives, and key deliverables.
• Facilitate regular project meetings, providing clear communication and updates to all stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project documentation, including timelines, budgets, and status reports.
• Prioritize the work of the UX team according to capacity, business needs, and deadlines.
• Identify potential project risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure successful outcomes.
• Foster a collaborative environment that encourages creativity and innovation among team members. Required Education:
• Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Business Administration or equivalent experience. Required Skills/Certifications:
• Proven track record of successfully managing multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
• Strong understanding of creative processes and workflows, with experience collaborating with design, product, and marketing teams.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills, with a keen attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in project management tools such as ClickUp, Asana, Monday, or similar platforms.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and collaboration tools (Teams, Slack, Zoom).
• Familiarity with agile methodologies and creative sprint processes.

• 5+ years of experience in project management, preferably within a creative or product-focused environment. 

• Certification in project management (PMP, PRINCE2, etc.).
• Experience with design and research/analysis tools (e.g. Figma, Adobe XD, Qualtrics, Hotjar, Maze).
• Knowledge of digital product design and/or scholarly publishing.

Position Details:   

• Clearance: N/A 
• US Citizenship or Authorization to work in US required 
• Travel: < 10% (CONUS)  
• Centurion Consulting Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer EOE M/F/D/V 
• No third parties or subcontractors