Marketing Specialist III

Description:
Will this role be fully remote? Yes
Are there any specific locations the candidates should be in/they need to live in Client, FL, GA, ID, IA, KY, MI, MS, NE, NM, NY (outside greater-NYC), OH, SC, TX, UT, WA (outside greater-Seattle), WI.
What are the day to day job duties?: - Print production and vendor management
Is there potential for this to extend past 6 months and/or convert to an FTE
Yes, this is intended to be a Temp to Perm opportunity

True Job Title: Sr, Print Production Specialist
Remote position.
Candidates will work EST 8-5 PM

JOB SUMMARY: (Purpose of the job and high-level summary of duties):
The Sr Print Production Specialist is responsible for leading the growth marketing operations team in developing mail plans and execution for prospect and member mailings.
The Sr Specialist will work closely with the Print Production Manager and other production team members, cross-functionally with Marketing Operations, Content Development, Compliance, Brand as well as third party vendors to ensure the materials meet each plans respective brand standards, product details, strategic objectives, and deadlines.
The Sr Specialist is responsible for direct management of 1-2 print vendors and to be able to work autonomously.

JOB DUTIES (Main duties & responsibilities of the role):
Work strategically, under the guidance of the Print Production manager, to understand prospect and member mailing initiatives and build mail plans to support
Build work back timelines to ensure all stakeholders and vendors are aware of deliverables and due dates
Manage the work amongst internal and external teams from creative development to mail drop date
Assist in the delivery of art and data files for Operations materials as needed to meet production and fulfillment deadlines
Gather print specifications, quantity and version information and provide to print and fulfillment vendors as needed for execution
Understand and assist in monitoring and managing ongoing program statuses of vendor SLAs and CMS requirements, and update status reports
Work closely with, and direct, the IT team(s) and responsible stakeholder(s) to understand programming of member data into a vendor system as it aligns with ongoing printed member communications
Conduct print proofing and personalization auditing (onsite as needed) for member and required materials to meet company and CMS requirements
Meet with production team members, Director of Marketing Operations, and business owners as needed to review and understand details of print and fulfillment business requirements for various printed communications.
Manage material digital files in on-line order portal and monitor order activity and troubleshoot issues through resolution
Input and manage projects, SOWs and POs into company procurement database
Review, reconcile, route and submit all invoices for payment and maintain reporting of all printing & postage expenses
Manage ad hoc projects from start to finish as needed
Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with team members, internal clients and external vendors
Reporting projects such as mail dates, postal charges, print cost / fulfillment charges, inventory pulls and reorders
Identify areas of opportunity to drive efficiency and/or reduce costs
Support the overall business goals by performing additional duties as assigned or requested

REQUIRED EDUCATION:
Bachelors or Associates degree or five (5) or more years of applicable experience in Healthcare/Medicare print/mail production or project management required

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
Six (6) or more years of Marketing, Direct Mail and/or Project Management experience working in a fast-paced environment preferred
Basic understanding of production and distribution methods, technology, equipment and processes for printing, direct mail and fulfillment, including US Government Client regulations, preferred
Proven Experience interfacing with business decision-makers to prioritize and achieve desired outcomes
Knowledge of Microsoft applications and ability to quickly learn internal software systems required
Project Management skills to simultaneously manage multiple projects
Strong attention to detail
Excellent time management skills and able to work to strict deadlines
Highly organized
Ability to work well with people in a constantly changing environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Highly competent in creating project documentation and tracking project