Senior Project Manager

At MSL, we’re on a mission to make every client more influential and a positive force of influence in the(ir) world. We partner with brands, companies, and leaders who want to push boundaries and create change, and we’re looking for passionate creators and storytellers to join our team. Our culture is built on three core values: Leading, Learning, and Loving, and we’ve been recognized as a “Best Place to Work” in the industry year after year.

About the role

A hands-on, detail-oriented Project Manager who can own projects and programs from intake through completion.

Responsibilities

• Creates and maintains detailed project plans, schedules, and workflows.
• Owns delivery of projects and programs from planning through execution and launch.
• Serves as the primary owner of project plans, timelines, scopes, budgets, risks, and dependencies, staying closely involved in all details.
• Drives day-to-day delivery across assigned work, proactively resolving issues.
• Identifies risks early and partners with leads to address scope, resourcing, or timing challenges.
• Participates in retrospectives/post-mortems and applies learnings immediately to improve future delivery.
• Demonstrates disciplined use of PM best practices through direct ownership, not just oversight.
• Drives clear communication across teams and stakeholders through status updates, documentation, and proactive alignment.
• Supports scope development, estimates, SOWs, and staffing plans.
• Solution-oriented and deeply accountable.

Requirements

• 4+ years of progressive experience in project, program, or delivery management within an integrated agency environment.
• Proven success managing multiple, concurrent projects and programs with cross-functional teams.
• Solid understanding of project management fundamentals and financial tracking.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Clear communicator who remains calm under pressure.
• Proactive self-starter who successfully holds themselves and others accountable.

Schedule

4 days per week on-site in our Chicago office.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Disability insurance.
• 401K retirement plan.
• Parental and family care leave.
• Family forming assistance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Flexible time off.

Pay

Compensation range: USD $75,050.00 - USD $107,835.00/Annually. Compensation will be determined based on skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant, along with the requirements of the position.