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Project Manager

Cresco Labs
life insurance, vision insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k), stock options, employee discount
United States, Illinois, Chicago
May 16, 2025
COMPANY OVERVIEW Cresco Labs is one of the largest public, vertically integrated, multistate operators in the cannabis industry. Our portfolio of in-house cultivated and manufactured brands features some of the highest quality, most awarded and most popular cannabis products in America. With dozens of locations nationwide, our owned and operated Sunnyside dispensaries provide a welcoming, positive, judgement-free place to shop for anyone at any point on their cannabis journey. Founded in 2013, Cresco Labs' mission is to normalize and professionalize cannabis through our passionate employees. As stewards of the cannabis industry, our teams are constantly focused on supporting the needs of our fellow colleagues, consumers, customers, and communities alike. With a focus on Social Equity and Educational Development, our SEEDTM initiative ensures that our company reflects the communities in which we serve, ensuring equal opportunity for all to have the knowledge and resources to work in and own businesses in cannabis. At Cresco Labs, we aim to revolutionize and lead the nation's cannabis industry with a focus on quality and consistency of product, and to bring legitimacy to the industry with the highest level of integrity and professionalism. If you're interested in joining our mission, click the below links to join our team today! MISSION STATEMENT At Cresco, we aim to lead the nation's cannabis industry with a focus on regulatory compliance, product consistency, and customer satisfaction. Our operations bring legitimacy to the cannabis industry by acting with the highest level of integrity, strictly adhering to regulations, and promoting the clinical efficacy of cannabis. As Cresco grows, we will operate with the same level of professionalism and precision in each new market we move in to. JOB SUMMARY TheProject Manageroversees end-to-end productionandtraffic operations within HotBox, the internal creative agency at Cresco Labs, to execute deliverables requested by our House of Brands team. The role requires experience in defining project schedules and scopes, and managing them through to completion. The work consists of a mix of creative projects, including collateral, posters/signage, advertising, merchandising displays, packaging, renderings, presentations, and corporate requests-focusing on print, digital, and other consumer touchpoints. CORE JOB DUTIES Manage project requests through our project management software (Workzone and Monday.com). Review marketing briefs and project request forms; lead discovery meetings with key stakeholders to ensure all required information is provided. Create multiple project plans and schedules aligned to a master tracker. Conduct resource planning and prioritize workflows within HotBox; coordinate with other project managers to ensure appropriate resourcing based on allocated hours. Lead weekly status meetings with key internal and external stakeholders on upcoming and current projects. Administer and manage the asset repository (SharePoint), including asset retrieval, file uploads/storage, and project folder structure. Maintain relationships with print vendors, freelance illustrators, out-of-state photographers, and external agencies. Manage time allocation reports to track time spent on projects across stakeholders. Oversee the invoicing process for external agencies and freelancers. Experience with lifestyle product photography or product launch photoshoots is a plus. Contribute to continuous improvement and optimization of creative agency workflows. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND SKILLS Bachelor's degree in a related field. 3-5 years of project management experience within an agency setting or in-house creative department. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Impeccable organization skills and attention to detail. Ability to multi-task and work on a wide range of projects. A strong team player and collaborator. Print production knowledge and experience working with print vendors. Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneDrive. Familiarity with the Mac platform and Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Acrobat. Experience with Monday.com or similar project management platforms. BENEFITS Cresco Labs is proud to offer eligible employees a robust offering of benefits including, major medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(K)-match program, FSA/HSA programs, LTD/STD options, life insurance and AD&D. We also offer eligible employees paid holidays and paid time off. Other rewards may include annual discretionary bonuses, stock options as well as participation in our employee discount program. Benefits eligibility for permanent positions may vary by full-time or part-time roles, location, or position. In accordance with any local and state compensation laws, the compensation listed is the current estimated range for the position. Final offer details and future compensation may be determined by multiple factors including but not limited to, geographic location, market compensation data, skills, experience, and other relevant factors. For questions about this please discuss with your recruiter during the interview process. Pay Range $70,000 — $78,000 USD ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS Must be 21 years of age or older to apply Must comply with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry Cresco Labs is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all applicants will be considered without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. California Consumer Privacy Act ("CCPA") Notice to Applicants: Please read theCalifornia Employee Privacy Notice("CA Privacy Notice") regarding Sunnyside* and its affiliate Cresco Labs' policies pertaining to the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information. This CA Privacy Notice supplements the information contained in theSunnyside* Privacy Policyand applies to California resident employees and job applicants. Applicants with disabilities may access this notice in an alternative format by contactingCCPAnotice@crescolabs.com Reporting a Scam:Cresco Labs is aware of fictitious employment offers being circulated from various sources. Many of these schemes consist of an alleged offer of employment with Cresco Labs with the intention of gaining personal information, including payment and/or banking information. Be aware that fraudulent job offers and correspondence may appear legitimate: they may feature a Cresco Labs logo, they may appear to originate from an official-looking email address or web site, or they may be sent by individuals purporting to represent Cresco Labs or an entity which includes the word Cresco Labs in its name.Please note that Cresco Labsdoes notask for payment or personal banking information as a condition of employment. Any personal information is requested for payroll or state badging purposes only. Applications can be securely submitted through our career's pages. We are working diligently to block this from happening.Beware if an offer of employment looks too good to be true. Never divulge personal and banking information or send money if you are unsure of the authenticity of an email or other communication in the name of Cresco Labs. If you are in doubt, please contact us atReport-a-spam@crescolabs.comwith questions.