Creative Project Manager

Hayward Holdings Inc. (NYSE "HAYW") is the largest manufacturer of residential swimming pool equipment in the world, with a significant presence in the commercial pool market that is continuously growing. Hayward designs, manufactures, and markets a full line of residential and commercial pool and spa equipment including pumps, filters, heating, cleaners, salt chlorinators, automation, lighting, safety, flow control and energy solutions at our company owned facilities. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Hayward also has facilities in Tennessee, Arizona, and Rhode Island as well as Canada, Spain, France, Australia, and China.

Responsibilities:

• - Act as the primary liaison between creative services and internal stakeholders.
• Manage the intake, prioritization, and scheduling of all creative projects.
• Develop and maintain project timelines, ensuring deliverables are met on time.
• Work closely with creative director and creative team members, along with cross-functional teams inside and outside of the Marketing department.
• Coordinate resources across design, copywriting, video, and other creative disciplines.
• Facilitate clear communication between creative teams and business partners.
• Track project progress, flag risks, and proactively resolve bottlenecks.
• Ensure quality standards are upheld across all creative outputs.
• Implement and refine project management processes to support scalability.
• Provide regular status updates and reporting to leadership.
• Contribute to building a strong, collaborative team culture that supports growth and innovation.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Marketing, Communications, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3–5 years of project management experience, ideally within creative services, marketing, or agency environments.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced setting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively across teams and stakeholders.
• Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., Asana, Trello, Lytho, Monday.com, Jira) and familiarity with creative workflows.
• Demonstrated ability to balance competing priorities and adapt quickly to shifting demands.
• Experience building or refining processes to improve efficiency and scalability.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset.
• Ability to maintain composure under pressure and keep teams motivated through tight deadlines.
• Passion for creative work and enthusiasm for contributing to the growth of a larger team.