Project Manager (Digital Marketing/Advertising)

About this position When joining Leap Group, you're joining a team that is passionate, innovative, and connected. Some words our teammates use to describe our culture are welcoming, collaborative, flexible, and dog‑friendly. We give our team the ability to make an impact with clients, while expanding their experience and depth of knowledge in the process. We show our appreciation by offering supportive, inclusive benefits that allow them to thrive. Benefits 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 Location Louisville, KY Cincinnati, OH Indianapolis, IN Chicago, IL 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. They bring balance of structure, adaptability, and communication skills, keeping projects moving efficiently while creating clarity and alignment for both internal teams and clients. Responsibilities 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 Qualifications 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 Accommodations Leap Group complies with the ADA and ADAAA. If you need reasonable accommodation to apply, interview, or do the job, include your accommodation request in the corresponding application question. About the Role Structure This role may be structured as a part‑time or contract opportunity depending on business needs and candidate experience. Application Note 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! We’re constantly evolving our needs and would love to connect and see what might be a fit. #J-18808-Ljbffr