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Creative Operations & Project Manager
Help us build a creative business people love working with.
At RE Media Co., we create photography, video, and marketing content for real estate professionals and businesses across central North Carolina. We care about the work we produce and how people feel working with us.
As we grow, we’re looking for someone who can bring ideas, organization, and follow-through to our team. Someone who enjoys talking with clients, working alongside creative people, and making sure a good idea becomes a finished project.
You might be helping a client plan their next video, coordinating an editor’s deadline, or stepping in to sort out a booking. You’ll work directly with the owner and our team to keep the day moving, take care of clients, and improve how we work.
If you like having a hand in both the creative work and the operation behind it, this could be a great fit.
The role
You’ll collaborate with our market leaders, photographers, and editors to keep projects organized and moving from planning through delivery.
You’ll also help manage ongoing content accounts and support scheduling, client communication, invoicing, and daily operations.
Our market leaders take the lead on local client relationships and shoot coordination. You’ll work alongside them, helping connect client requests with the people and steps needed to get the work done.
The balance of your work will vary with the schedule and team’s needs. You’ll receive training on our services and systems, with room to make decisions and take on more responsibility as you learn the business.
What you’ll do
- Keep projects moving. Coordinate assignments, deadlines, feedback, and revisions so the team knows what needs to happen next.
- Help clients plan their content. Lead planning calls, organize ideas, and develop talking points, draft scripts, and clear instructions for the creative team.
- Support accurate, timely delivery. Review photos and videos against client requests, coordinate corrections, and deliver completed work.
- Help with scheduling and client requests. Assist with bookings, schedule changes, project updates, and questions.
- Support invoicing and administration. Help keep invoices, payment follow-ups, client records, and project notes accurate and current.
- Improve how we work. Notice recurring problems, suggest practical solutions, and help put better processes into place.
Who we’re looking for
You may come from a creative agency, production company, marketing team, or another service business where you’ve managed clients and projects.
What matters most is that you:
- Have experience keeping multiple projects and deadlines organized.
- Communicate clearly and confidently with clients and teammates.
- Write well and can turn a conversation into useful instructions or a draft script.
- Pay attention to details and check your work.
- Follow through without needing repeated reminders.
- Adapt when priorities change and speak up when you need support.
- Pitch in when a teammate needs help and take responsibility for moving work forward.
- Enjoy learning new technology and finding better ways to work.
- Are comfortable handling everyday administrative tasks alongside creative projects.
Experience with video production, real estate marketing, or ongoing content accounts is helpful. Familiarity with Tonomo, Aryeo, Frame.io, Slack, or similar tools is a plus.
You do not need to be a photographer or video editor.
What working here is like
We’re growing in an industry where technology, competition, and client expectations change quickly. We have established systems, and we’re always looking for ways to make them better.
We value initiative and good judgment. When a project stalls, we want someone who follows up. When instructions are unclear, someone who asks. When a teammate needs help, someone willing to contribute.
You’ll have opportunities to bring ideas and help carry them out. Your contribution will help us serve more clients, strengthen relationships, and grow while maintaining quality.
We use technology, including AI, where it helps us do better work. Personal service, thoughtful creative decisions, and integrity remain central to our business. We want clients to feel heard and trust us to keep our commitments.
What we offer
- $55,000–$65,000 annual salary, depending on relevant experience and demonstrated ability.
- 15 days of paid time off annually, covering vacation and sick time.
- 8 paid company holidays.
- A 90-day performance review and annual compensation reviews.
- Direct collaboration with the owner and the opportunity to help shape a growing creative business.
How to apply
Submit your résumé and a brief introduction through Indeed. Tell us:
- What experience has prepared you for this role?
- What’s an example of a project you helped organize or a process you made better?
Include one relevant writing sample, such as a script, creative brief, content plan, or client communication. Remove confidential information and explain your contribution.
Finalists will be invited to complete a short, paid practical exercise.
If you enjoy creative work and being someone your team can count on, we’d like to hear from you.
Pay: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Paid time off
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Raleigh, NC 27629
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Manufacturing
- Technology & Software
- Banking & Financial Services
- Energy
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in operations project lead jobs.
- Three to five years of experience managing cross-functional operational or project improvement initiatives
- Proficiency with project management tools such as ATS, ERP systems, or workflow automation platforms
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain project plans, timelines, and status reporting for senior stakeholders
- Lean, Six Sigma, PMP, or equivalent process improvement certification strongly preferred
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, operations management, industrial engineering, or a related field
- Experience facilitating root cause analysis and implementing corrective action plans across operational teams
Tips for Your Operations Project Lead Job Search
Quantify operational impact on your resume
Hiring managers for operations project leads want to see throughput gains, cost reductions, or cycle time improvements you owned. Replace vague phrases like 'improved processes' with specific before-and-after outcomes tied to initiatives you led end to end.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists operations project lead openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Tailor your resume to each job's methodology
Some postings emphasize Lean or Six Sigma, others prioritize Agile or waterfall project delivery. Mirror the exact methodology language from the job description in your resume so your application clears automated screening before a recruiter reads it.
Target postings that name your industry vertical
Operations project lead roles in healthcare, logistics, and manufacturing each carry distinct compliance and tooling expectations. Filtering openings by your industry vertical raises your interview rate because your domain knowledge directly reduces ramp-up risk for the employer.
Prepare a structured stakeholder alignment story
Interviewers for this role almost always ask how you managed conflicting priorities across departments. Prepare two or three examples using a situation, action, and result format where you realigned cross-functional teams without escalating to senior leadership.
Negotiate scope and authority alongside salary
Operations project leads frequently discover after joining that their decision-making authority is narrower than the job description implied. During offer conversations, ask specifically what budget sign-off, vendor selection, and headcount decisions fall within your remit.
Operations Project Lead Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most operations project leads?
The most active employers for operations project leads right now are Amazon, Planate Management, and BKF Engineers, and the most openings are in California, Texas, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Healthcare systems, logistics providers, and large technology companies consistently post the highest volume of these roles.
How many operations project lead jobs are remote?
About 50% of operations project lead openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the share varies significantly by industry. Process improvement and program coordination sub-roles tend to offer the most remote flexibility, while roles tied to manufacturing floors, distribution centers, or clinical environments typically require on-site presence.
How do you become an operations project lead?
Start by building hands-on experience in an operational support or coordinator role where you can own discrete improvement projects. Earn a recognized process improvement credential such as a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or a PMP certification to validate your methodology knowledge. Progress by leading increasingly complex cross-functional initiatives and documenting measurable outcomes for each one to build a results-focused portfolio.
Can you get hired as an operations project lead with little experience?
Yes, some employers hire candidates into associate or junior operations project lead roles with limited formal experience if you can demonstrate project ownership in adjacent work. Volunteer to lead process audits, cost reduction analyses, or workflow redesigns in your current role and document the results. Certifications like Lean Six Sigma White or Yellow Belt signal structured thinking even without a long work history in the title.
What does the operations project lead interview process look like?
Most employers run a phone screen focused on your operational background, followed by a structured competency interview with the hiring manager where you walk through past projects using a situation-action-result format. A panel interview with cross-functional stakeholders is common at mid-size and larger organizations. Some roles include a case exercise where you are asked to diagnose an operational problem and present a prioritized improvement plan.
Where can I find and apply to operations project lead jobs?
You can find and apply to operations project lead jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your experience, industry background, and preferred location, then apply directly to each listing from the page.
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