Job Description

See What We’re All About

As the fastest-growing distributor of restaurant equipment, HVAC and residential appliance parts, we like to do things a little differently. First, you need to understand and demonstrate our Core Values with safety being your first priority. That’s key. But we’re also looking for unique enthusiasm, high integrity, courage to embrace change…and if you know a few jokes, that puts you on the top of our list!

Do you have a genius-level knowledge of original equipment manufacturer parts? If not, no problem! We’re more interested in passionate people with fresh ideas from different backgrounds. That’s what keeps us at the top of our game. We’re proud that our workplace has been recognized for its growth and innovation on the Inc. 5000 list 15 years in a row and the Crain’s Fast 50 list ten times. We are honored to be voted by our Chicagoland team as a Chicago Tribune Top Workplace for the last four years.

If you’re ready to roll up your sleeves, go above and beyond and put your ambition to work, all while having some fun, let’s chat – Apply Today!

Perks

• Parts Town Pride – check out our virtual tour and culture!
• Quarterly profit-sharing bonus
• Hybrid Work schedule
• Team member appreciation events and recognition programs
• Volunteer opportunities
• Monthly IT stipend
• Casual dress code
• On-demand pay options: Access your pay as you earn it, to cover unexpected or even everyday expenses
• All the traditional benefits like health insurance, 401k/401k match, employee assistance programs and time away – don’t worry, we’ve got you covered.

The Job at a Glance

Are you the master of organizing everything, from Tetris blocks to epic weekend plans with friends? Can you keep a group of ducks (or creatives) in perfect formation, on timeand headed in the right direction? If you're nodding your head, we need someone like YOU! As our Creative Project Manager, your mission—should you choose to accept it—is to transform creative chaos into a smooth, efficient and successful process using Workfront®as your secret weapon.You'll be the glue that holds together ideas, resources and deadlines, ensuring that every project shines while staying on track.

A Typical Day

• Take charge of the Workfront platform from backend to frontend, ensuring it's running at full potential. From configuring custom forms, project templates, campaigns and portfolios to setting up dashboards, approval processes,email notifications and troubleshooting—your expertise will keep everything running smoothly
• You’ll lead every stage of creative projects, from kickoff to delivery, ensuring deadlines are met, budgets stay in check and the end result is flawless. Your success will be driven by expertly managing milestones, mitigating risks and orchestrating smooth collaboration between creative teams, stakeholders and external vendors
• Partner with our stellar creative team to define project goals, scope, and deliverables, while maintaining a clear priority on each project as needs evolve
• Manage resources like a pro, using Workfront to balance workloads, dependencies and deadlines to keep the momentum going
• Spot potential problems before they even appear! You’ll craft clever solutions and get leadership involved when needed to keep everything running smoothly
• You’ll take the reins of our production process—from reviewing creative briefs, assigning tasks and scheduling jobs, to running meetings, tracking jobs, all while looking for ways to make us even more efficient
• Keep the team and stakeholders in the loop with clear updates on project status and what’s next on the horizon.
• You’ll work with requestors, business partners, and others to make sure every project has the right info, right from the start
• Own the spotlight during weekly marketing team meetings by delivering key updates on all the creative projects under your wing
• Create reports and dashboards in Workfrontthat help teams see where they’re winning and where they can push further
• Keep track of creative operational KPIs, reporting on what matters most for the team’s success

To Land This Opportunity

• 5+ Years of Creative Project Management Magic:You've been expertly guiding wild ideas, masterminding projects and bringing creative visions to life like a pro
• Traffic Management Superpowers: You know how to keep creative operations running like a well-oiled machine
• Workfront Wiz: You’ve got experience using and optimizing Workfront to make everything run smoother
• Cross-Functional Collaborator: You’ve managed big, complex projects with lots of moving parts—and you’ve nailed it every time
• Creative Ops Pro: You’re no stranger to working in fast-paced environments like marketing or advertising
• Communication Champ: You’ve got the gift of gab and the writing skills to match! Whether it’s crafting clear project plans or putting together top-notch documentation, you know how to get the message across

About Your Future Team

You’re really in for a treat. Bring your knowledge of comics, superheroes, pop culture and music from the 80’s and 90’s and you’ll fit right in. If you like either Star Wars or Star Trek over the other, we won’t judge you…much. We like to laugh, so bring your best jokes – you will be tested.

Parts Town welcomes diversity and as an equal opportunity employer all qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

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