Program Manager (Freelance)

At Razorfish, we’re leaders in what's next. Since the dawn of the internet, we’ve helped brands move first through every era of transformation, defining what digital means for business and now leading brands into the age of AI. Everyone has a prediction. Razorfish has a track record. Named a Most Innovative Agency three years running (2024–2026) by Campaign US, our work reflects a proven ability not just to anticipate what’s coming, but to help our clients actively shape the future. We bring together curious, driven, and diverse thinkers who challenge convention, push boundaries, and hold a high bar for creative excellence.

About the role

This is a 4-month freelance engagement with the possibility of conversion to full-time. The role follows a hybrid schedule, requiring an average of 4 days per week in the office.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day management of creative marketing initiatives, ensuring projects stay on schedule and aligned to business objectives.
• Partner with Creative, Strategy, Account, Production, Media, and Client teams to manage project plans, timelines, and deliverables.
• Manage operational processes supporting multi-channel campaigns, direct mail production, email deployment schedules, and audience-targeted marketing initiatives.
• Drive project intake, resource coordination, workflow management, and approval processes.
• Monitor project health, identify risks and dependencies, and proactively resolve roadblocks.
• Facilitate clear communication among stakeholders and provide regular status updates.
• Ensure seamless handoffs between teams throughout the creative development lifecycle.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, reporting, and project closeout activities.
• Champion operational excellence by identifying and implementing process improvements.
• Support client communications related to project status, timelines, and deliverables.
• Foster collaboration across cross-functional teams and help resolve process or workflow challenges.
• Escalate project risks, issues, and conflicts when appropriate.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of project management processes and operational efficiencies.

Requirements

• 2–4 years of Program Management or Project Management experience.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
• Experience managing multiple small to medium projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency with project management and collaboration tools (e.g., Smartsheets, Microsoft Excel, Workfront, Microsoft 365, or similar platforms).
• Ability to translate business requirements into actionable workflows and project plans.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively across teams while maintaining accountability for timelines and deliverables.

Benefits

• Paid Family Care for parents and caregivers for 12 weeks or more.
• Monetary assistance and support for Adoption, Surrogacy, and Fertility.
• Monetary assistance and support for pet adoption.
• Employee Assistance Programs and Health/Wellness/Comfort reimbursements.
• Tuition Assistance.
• Paid time off including Flexible Time off, Vacation, Annual Sick Days, Volunteer Days, Holiday and Identity days, and more.
• Matching Gifts programs.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• ‘Work Your World’ Program encouraging employees to work from anywhere Publicis Groupe has an office for up to 6 weeks a year (based upon eligibility).
• Business Resource Groups that support multiple affinities and alliances.

The benefits listed are available to eligible U.S.-based employees and are governed by the terms of the applicable plan documents.

Pay

Compensation Range: USD $35.17 - USD $54.11/Hourly. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Compensation will be determined based on skills, qualifications, and experience, along with the requirements of the position. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in a freelancer/temporary employee medical plan and 401(k) plan after meeting certain criteria.