Sr. Project Manager

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. Sr. Project Manager Full Time Management Los Angeles, CA, US 8 days ago Requisition ID: 1074 Salary Range: $88,000.00 To $100,000.00 Annually About IW Group IW Group is the leading multicultural advertising and marketing agency with offices in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and New York. Named Ad Age’s 2025 Multicultural Agency of the Year and recognized by PRWeek for 2025 Best in Multicultural Marketing, IW Group produces culture‑shaping campaigns for global and national brands. IW Group drives impactful work by blending storytelling, cultural insight, and innovation to achieve measurable results. We represent multiple brands and deliver distinctive multicultural and cross‑generational campaigns. The Role As a Senior Project Manager, you will own end‑to‑end delivery across multiple accounts – partnering closely with creative, strategy, production, and account teams to ensure work is clearly scoped, properly resourced, and executed smoothly across channels. You'll help teams navigate challenges, maintain momentum, and deliver strong client outcomes while continuously improving how the agency works. What You’ll Do Project Delivery & Execution Own end‑to‑end project delivery, coordinating internal teams and external partners, vendors, and freelancers Oversee budgets, timelines, and scopes – ensuring financial accountability through ongoing analysis and adjustments Act as the primary escalation point for project risks, proactively identifying issues and driving solutions to maintain momentum Provide quality control across all deliverables to ensure they meet client expectations and agency standards Lead collaboration across cross‑functional teams, ensuring alignment from concept through execution Communicate changes in scope, timelines, resources, and costs to stakeholders with clarity and transparency Partner with Account teams on scoping, staffing, and overall project health Process & People Drive workflow efficiency by implementing and optimizing project management processes and tools Assess resource needs and proactively allocate talent based on expertise, capacity, and priorities Mentor junior project management staff, fostering growth and best practices within the team Contribute to process improvement initiatives and support new business efforts including scoping and timeline development What You’ll Bring Education and Experience Bachelor's in Program Management or a related field 5-8 years of experience managing integrated projects within an agency, production, or similar fast‑paced environment Hands‑on experience delivering work across multiple channels, including digital, social, experiential, and content production Strong understanding of how creative work gets made, with the ability to support teams from brief through final delivery and post‑mortem recaps Experience partnering with Account teams to support scoping, staffing, and overall project health Skills and Abilities Advanced knowledge of project management methodologies, workflows, and agency operations Proficiency with Monday.com or similar project management tools; experience with AI productivity tools a plus Solid financial acumen: building, managing, and reconciling project budgets and tracking burn rates Strong communicator with excellent attention to detail and the ability to stay calm under pressure Proven ability to lead projects independently with sound judgment and proactive problem‑solving Experience managing and motivating cross‑functional teams, fostering collaboration and accountability Preferred Qualifications Experience with AI tools to improve process efficiency and team productivity Background in multicultural, cross‑cultural, or cross‑generational marketing campaigns Salary: $88,000-$100,000, commensurate with experience Hybrid work model (three in‑office days per week) 20 PTO days annually 20 paid holidays (including Thanksgiving & Christmas week) Birthday off Year‑round Flex Fridays (half‑day Fridays) Competitive health, dental, and vision coverage Employer‑sponsored Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), and Long‑Term Disability (LTD) coverage 401(k) with company match Cell phone reimbursement Parking and commuter benefits Employee referral program Collaborative, growth‑oriented team environment Company Culture Connectors: IW Group is a company founded with community at our core. We believe in building meaningful communities and encourage teams to connect with causes and missions that fuel their passions. Foodies: You will often find our teams sharing a meal. We love to explore new cultures and experiences through food and lived experiences. Explorers: Curiosity fuels our work. Whether it’s testing new technologies, visiting art galleries, or discovering local coffee shops, we encourage teams to follow their creative interests. The Hybrid Work Model Work Model: IW Group supports a hybrid work schedule. Teams are required to work in‑office at least three days per week, Tuesday through Thursday. Work Environment: This role is based primarily in the IW Group office and may also involve working at client sites or other designated locations. Work Hours: Project timelines may occasionally require extended hours, including evenings or weekends. Travel and Events: This role may involve working outside the office for client events and may include occasional travel beyond the local area, including national or international locations. Physical Requirements Engage in a variety of activities, from sitting and using your hands to talking, hearing, standing, walking, and occasionally stooping or kneeling. Vision abilities required include close vision. Equal Employment Opportunity IW Group is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and respectful work environment. IW Group provides equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identification and expression, national origin, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic established by local, state, or federal law. NOTE: This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties or responsibilities. Roles and responsibilities may change at any time, with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role. #J-18808-Ljbffr