Project Manager (Digital Marketing/Advertising)

Why Join Our Team? Benefits. We give our team the ability to make an impact with clients, while expanding their experience and depth of knowledge in the process. We like to show our appreciation for everything our teammates do by offering supportive and inclusive benefits that allow them to thrive. This includes things like: Health, dental, vision, and ancillary benefits Paid maternity and paternity leave Unlimited PTO and Summer Fridays Autonomy and flexibility Company‑paid access to coaching and therapy 401k plan with match and 1:1 access to investment advisor Professional development opportunities Remote‑hybrid flexibility Diverse and Inclusive Marketing Comes from Diverse and Inclusive Teams We recognize our teammates are our greatest assets in helping our clients market less and matter more. Diverse backgrounds, opinions and perspectives on our team allow us to expand our own perspectives and, in the process, create solutions that are innovative, creative, and strategic. We’re constantly working to transform our agencies and industry into spaces that are more diverse, equitable, and inclusive, and we welcome the addition of YOUR unique voice and perspective. Don’t forget to ask us about our focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion during your interview. Accommodation Requests Leap Group complies with the ADA and ADAAA. If you need reasonable accommodation to apply, interview, or do the job, please include your accommodation request in the corresponding application question. Where is This Role? While we service clients nationally and internationally, Leap Group has a footprint in the Midwest, with offices in the following locations. Our roles are typically open to remote candidates located and authorized to work in the U.S.; however, strong preference is given to candidates in or near our physical footprint. Louisville, KY Cincinnati, OH Indianapolis, IN Chicago, IL Regardless of location, onsite time and periodic travel for client meetings, collaboration sessions, production work, pitches, and team gatherings is important and expected. Our hybrid work model is core to how we deliver impact. Check Us Out To learn more about our agencies and work, visit Who is the Project Manager? The Project Manager is a highly organized and proactive operational leader who helps drive the successful delivery of integrated client work across cross‑functional teams. This person brings a balance of structure, adaptability, and communication skills, keeping projects moving efficiently while creating clarity and alignment for both internal teams and clients. In this role, you’ll lead day‑to‑day project execution across multiple initiatives, partnering closely with creative, strategy, media, production, account, and development teams to ensure work is delivered on time, on budget, and at a high standard. You’re solutions‑oriented, detail‑focused, and energized by bringing order to fast‑moving environments with shifting priorities and competing deadlines. The ideal candidate brings strong project management fundamentals, excellent communication skills, and experience managing integrated marketing or advertising projects across digital, social, production, web, and traditional channels. This role may be structured as a part‑time or contract opportunity depending on business needs and candidate experience. In This Role, You Can Expect To Lead day‑to‑day management of integrated client projects across multiple teams and disciplines. Build and maintain project timelines, schedules, documentation, and workflows to support efficient delivery. Partner with creative, strategy, media, account, production, and development teams to keep work moving smoothly from kickoff through final delivery. Facilitate kickoff meetings, status meetings, milestone reviews, and project recaps to maintain alignment and accountability. Monitor project timelines, budgets, scopes, and deliverables while proactively identifying risks, blockers, or changes in priorities. Communicate project status, next steps, dependencies, and expectations clearly with both internal teams and clients. Support project scoping, intake, estimation, and resource planning efforts for new and existing client work. Help ensure deliverables meet quality standards and client expectations before launch or final delivery. Maintain organized and accurate project documentation, including timelines, approvals, financial tracking, and status reporting. Contribute to operational improvements by identifying opportunities for more efficient workflows, communication, and project processes. Collaborate effectively across teams while helping create a positive, accountable, and solutions‑focused working environment. What do You Need? 3+ years of project management experience in an agency, marketing, digital, creative, or related environment. Experience managing multiple concurrent projects with competing priorities and deadlines. Strong client communication and stakeholder management skills. Experience coordinating cross‑functional teams across creative, media, strategy, production, and/or development disciplines. Experience using project management platforms such as Workfront, Asana, Monday.com, Jira, or similar tools. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to proactively identify risks, solve problems, and keep projects moving forward. Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment while managing shifting priorities. Experience within an advertising, marketing, or integrated agency environment preferred. Project management certification or completed coursework preferred, but not required. High level of accountability, follow‑through, and ownership over project outcomes. Important note: if you think you have what it takes to be great in this role but don’t necessarily meet all of these qualifications, please still apply! While we work hard to eliminate unnecessary requirements from our job ads, our teams and needs are constantly evolving, and we’d always love the opportunity to connect and see what might be a fit. #J-18808-Ljbffr Leap Group