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Senior Project Manager
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Tara Schomaker

Energizer Holdings, Inc.
Imperial,MO
Tara Schomaker

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Job Search Status:

Open to work

Desired Job Title

Senior Project ManagerCreative Services Project ManagerMarketing Project ManagerProduct Manager

Work Type

Full TimeContract WorkConsulting

Location Preference

On-SiteRemoteHybrid

Location:

St Louis, MO

Open to relocation:

Yes

Minimum Desired Compensation

$112000/yr

Important To Me

Healthcare benefits401k match
18
Years of experience

Results-oriented Senior Project Manager with 10+ years of experience leading global initiatives in consumer product development and commercialization. Managed over 20 brands and 1,000 SKUs annually from concept to launch, optimizing workflows and enhancing operational efficiency. Facilitated alignment across cross-functional teams, driving successful product lifecycle outcomes.

Work History

Senior Creative Operations Project Manager

5 Years 6 Months
Energizer Holdings, Inc. | St. Louis, MO | 05.2020 - 11.2025
  • Supported cross-functional marketing projects for 20+ global brands and 1000+ annual SKUs across Energizer Batteries and Lights products in North America, LATAM, Europe, and APAC.
  • Managed project scope, schedules, risks, and packaging updates for retail rollouts across 200+ locations, supporting timely product launches.
  • Aligned marketing, R&D, creative, regulatory, legal, procurement, operations, and sales teams on approvals and launch decisions, keeping projects coordinated across functions.
  • Built stage-gate workflows, intake processes, and dashboards, improving team efficiency by 20-30%.
  • Partnered with manufacturing and procurement teams to streamline existing and new product introduction processes.
  • Coordinated supplier and co-manufacturer onboarding, aligning documentation, production timelines, and quality expectations.
  • Tracked project milestones and shared status updates with stakeholders, maintaining transparency and alignment throughout project lifecycle.
  • Used Workfront, ProofHQ, SharePoint, Dropbox, and Microsoft 365 to track plans, risks, decisions, dependencies, and launch readiness.
  • Worked with distribution teams on shipment timing and product availability.
  • Completed detailed risk assessments and applied management and response strategies to avoid roadblocks.
  • Maintained compliance with relevant regulations during all stages of project lifecycle.
  • Assessed resource needs and assigned personnel accordingly.
  • Prioritized and delegated tasks to support efficient completion within team environment.
  • Coordinated stage-gate reviews with marketing, operations, and supply chain teams.

Project Manager

2 Years 9 Months
Lion Forge | St. Louis, MO | 08.2017 - 05.2020
  • Managed business-to-business projects, enhancing stakeholder relationships for Stifel, PGA, United Way, and Subaru.
  • Built project budgets, managed production schedules, resolved issues, and escalated account opportunities while protecting profitability.
  • Oversaw communication product development and tracked campaign performance, integrating client feedback to refine project direction and quality.
  • Led status meetings with editors, artists, and external vendors to align project goals and address challenges.

Project Manager (Contractor)

1 Year
CheckMark (Nestle Purina) | St. Louis, MO | 08.2016 - 08.2017
  • Led cross-functional project plans for Nestle Purina CheckMark marketing operations.
  • Managed multiple projects with competing deadlines simultaneously.
  • Developed and maintained project plans, timelines, and budgets.
  • Tracked milestones through project schedules and status reports to ensure alignment with project goals
  • Managed project risks and issues with action logs to facilitate timely resolution
  • Communicated project updates to Nestlé Purina leadership and partners, ensuring transparency and stakeholder engagement

Project Manager

1 Year 2 Months
Wunderman | St. Louis, MO | 06.2015 - 08.2016
  • Managed data-focused direct-mail and print projects from kickoff to completion, ensuring alignment with project lifecycle requirements.
  • Resolved project issues and aligned print materials with client marketing strategies to enhance product positioning.
  • Estimated client budgets while coordinating production schedules to meet project needs and deadlines.

Project Manager

6 Years 8 Months
Switch Agency | St. Louis, MO | 05.2008 - 01.2015
  • Led client marketing projects from concept through implementation and closeout, ensuring adherence to timelines and deliverables.
  • Developed marketing strategies and brand positioning aligned with client KPIs across print, video, sales collateral, web, and interactive media.
  • Forecasted budgets and managed production schedules to meet client needs while maintaining profitability and quality.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Business, Marketing

Lindenwood University | Saint Charles, MO

Skills

Program & Project coordination
Workflow Optimization
Process Improvement
Risk management
Quality compliance
Resource planning
Vendor management
Global launch
Product Development
Cross-functional Leadership
PMO governance
Stakeholder communication
Collaboration tools

Programs & Tools

Workfront • Asana • Microsoft Project • Monday • Wrike • Smartsheet • Excel • PowerPoint • Word • Google Workspace • Google Sheets • OneNote • SharePoint • OneDrive • ProofHQ • HIVE • Dropbox • Outlook • Microsoft Teams • Zoom • Google Meet • Loop • Confluence

Timeline

Senior Creative Operations Project Manager

Energizer Holdings, Inc.
05.2020 - 11.2025Read More

Project Manager

Lion Forge
08.2017 - 05.2020Read More

Project Manager (Contractor)

CheckMark (Nestle Purina)
08.2016 - 08.2017Read More

Project Manager

Wunderman
06.2015 - 08.2016Read More

Project Manager

Switch Agency
05.2008 - 01.2015Read More

Lindenwood University

Bachelor of Arts from Business, Marketing
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Tara SchomakerSenior Project Manager