Creative Operations Manager (15 months maternity cover), EU Stores Creative

Creative Operations Manager (15 months maternity cover), EU Stores Creative Please note: This role is a 15-month fixed term contract. We cannot sponsor visas or support with relocation so please do not apply if you require these. We are seeking an experienced, detail-oriented leader who will drive the seamless execution of creative projects, optimize workflows, and ensure efficient collaboration across various teams. This role will play a pivotal part in overseeing the creative production pipeline, from concept development to final delivery. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with exceptional organizational skills, a strong eye for detail, and a passion for driving creativity to its full potential. Key Responsibilities: Lead end-to-end project management for creative initiatives, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure projects are executed on time and within budget. Develop and implement streamlined processes and workflows to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the creative production pipeline. Identify bottlenecks and establish best practices. Manage day-to-day creative capacity and workflows, via intake and resource management tools. Allocate creative resources appropriately to meet project demands and deadlines. Oversee intake of all creative requests across EU Stores, assessing each request, gathering inputs and assigning to appropriate creative owners. Ensure deadlines are met and lead-times (SLAs) adhered to across all creative projects. Work closely with finance and stakeholders to create, monitor, and manage budgets for creative projects. Provide regular updates and propose cost-effective solutions. Evaluate, implement, and manage creative tools and technologies that enhance project management, asset organisation, and overall productivity. Develop reporting mechanisms to track project progress, resource utilisation, and operational metrics. Provide insights to drive informed decision-making. Recruit and hire freelance resources, and onboard new agencies and suppliers when needed. Minimum Requirements: 5+ years of project management, resource management, and/or digital/eCommerce management experience. Thorough understanding of creative and design workflows, with familiarity in digital or eCommerce site merchandising. Experience managing multiple projects and resources with competing priorities. Exceptional time management and anticipatory skills. Self-motivated and proactive in communication and problem-solving. Experience with project management tools including Asana, Workfront and Airtable. Experience in multi-territory campaign management. Experience in digital marketing and content production timelines and process. Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice (https://www.amazon.jobs/en/privacy_page) to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates. Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is 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. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations. #J-18808-Ljbffr