Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Manager On-Site Role Compensation: $55-$79 ABOUT THE ROLE Our Client is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead complex, cross-functional initiatives and oversee the project management function within a creative agency environment. This dual-impact leadership role combines high-level strategic execution with operational oversight, managing high-visibility external partners and supervising, coaching, and elevating a team of Project Managers. You will be responsible for delivering your own portfolio of projects with excellence while acting as a function multiplier—raising performance, standards, and delivery consistency across the entire PM team. The Senior Project Manager is expected to drive process improvements, ensure delivery consistency, proactively mitigate risks, and foster a collaborative, detail-oriented culture. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver with 5-10 years of creative agency project or account management experience, strong knowledge of project management tools, and a passion for elevating team performance. WHAT YOU'LL DO Lead and deliver complex, cross-functional strategic initiatives from conception to successful execution Manage and cultivate relationships with high-visibility external partners and workstreams, ensuring a seamless, premium, and consistent partner experience Supervise, mentor, and coach a team of Project Managers to maximize professional growth, elevate performance, and ensure delivery consistency Oversee risk mitigation and governance across multiple projects, proactively anticipating and addressing risks to ensure institutional alignment Analyze workflows, introduce process improvements, and optimize project management methodologies to drive operational excellence Coordinate capacity planning, resourcing, and project forecasting for the project management function Maintain and update project documentation, decision logs, and workflow guidelines to ensure transparency and alignment Onboard and manage freelance resources as needed, supporting flexible project delivery Facilitate effective communication and collaboration across teams, leadership, and clients, eliminating ambiguity and ensuring clear messaging Handle administrative tasks, including meeting coordination and operational support, to keep projects and teams running smoothly WHAT YOU BRING 5-10 years of project or account management experience in a creative agency environment Proficiency with project management and workflow tools (e.g., Airtable preferred; Asana, Monday.com, Workfront, Smartsheet, etc.) Strong understanding of capacity planning, resourcing, and project forecasting methodologies Demonstrated ability to lead highly complex, cross-functional initiatives and manage high-visibility external partners Experience mentoring, coaching, and supervising project management team members to maximize their growth and output Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to proactively navigate roadblocks and resolve issues Outstanding communication and change management skills to ensure clear, consistent messaging across teams High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously Experience onboarding and managing freelance resources to support project needs Ability to maintain and update documentation, decision logs, and workflow guidelines for process transparency Collaborative mindset with adaptability to reassess and refine processes as the agency evolves Knowledge of creative production processes, including design, copywriting, and development Curiosity and a drive to understand the "why" behind decisions, facilitating conversations and eliminating ambiguity #J-18808-Ljbffr