Project Manager (Contract to Permanent)

Responsibilities

• Drive the full project lifecycle by creating and managing detailed timelines, trackers, and workflows.
• Monitor daily activities and project health, proactively identifying risks and implementing solutions to keep deadlines on track.
• Lead project status meetings, prepare comprehensive agendas, and ensure all action items are documented and assigned.
• Serve as a key point of contact for clients, managing expectations and providing regular updates on project progress.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to define project goals, resource requirements, and success metrics.
• Facilitate clear communication between internal departments, vendors, and external partners to ensure total alignment.
• Manage project budgets and communicate any budget or resourcing needs.
• Work with production and account management to inform the client of any cost implications or budget overages.
• Work with division leads to assess resource needs and help prioritize tasks across the team.
• QA and review deliverables to ensure they meet quality standards and project requirements before final delivery and trafficking.
• Implement and refine project management best practices and tools to improve team efficiency.
• Provide guidance and support to Associate Project Managers, helping to delegate tasks and oversee their professional growth.
• Conduct post-project reviews to capture key learnings and identify opportunities for future improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
• 3 to 6 years of project management or production experience, specifically within an agency or fast-paced creative environment.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a proven track record of collaborating effectively across diverse teams.
• Advanced proficiency with project management platforms such as Monday.com, Asana, Trello, or Smartsheet.
• A solution-oriented mindset with the ability to remain calm and focused under tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• None specified

Skills

• Project Management
• Client Relations
• Resource Coordination
• Quality Assurance
• Team Leadership

Benefits

• Medical + dental + vision insurance
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Dedicated mental health days
• Unlimited sick time
• 401(k) retirement plan with matching
• Pre-tax commuter and healthcare benefits
• 12 weeks paid leave for new parents
• Summer Fridays (early close Fridays Memorial Day - Labor Day)
• Hybrid work schedule (1-3 days in office per week, depending on role)

Pay

Annual Compensation: $75K - $90K (commensurate with experience)

Schedule

2–3 month contract position with the potential to transition into a permanent full-time role based on business needs and performance.