Project Manager

At Manifest, our work is fueled by data, ignited by creativity and driven by results. We are a proudly independent, full-service agency represented by diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise, and we have one goal: to deliver breakthrough ideas and brand experiences that drive emotional connections and measurable impact. Let’s chat.

We’re hiring a digital-centric Project Manager with 3-5 years of creative agency experience, ideally managing concurrent website design, ongoing site maintenance, and promotional materials. This role reports to the Director of Project Management and can be based (hybrid) in our Chicago or D.C. office.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple internal projects (particularly concurrent website design, ongoing site maintenance, and promotional materials) in a fast-paced environment
• Lead internal agency project execution, including building project plans and timelines in Asana, developing estimates and driving workstream progress
• Review all agency deliverables to ensure reliability, accuracy and quality standards are met
• Foster a collaborative team environment, ensuring the right people are involved at the right time for the success of the work and ultimately becoming a go-to, trusted partner for the integrated internal team
• Proactively identify and manage project risks and issues with a focus on seeking solutions to mitigate, in partnership with the integrated team
• Provide regular updates and reports to project stakeholders and senior management
• Actively coordinate with other PMs and Account Management team to manage and problem-solve overlapping projects and resources
• Identify resources for projects and actively manage their time against approved project scope and budget

Requirements

• 3-5 years of digital project management experience, including websites, promo, and photo and video work; agency experience required
• Expertise in Asana
• Expert problem-solver who anticipates needs and breaks down barriers.
• Excellent communication, listening, critical thinking, and organizational skills.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment & able to manage multiple projects/priorities at once.
• Proven success developing and maintaining relationships, delivering results and anticipating project roadblocks.
• Experience in working with business partners, technology teams and customers in defining requirements and managing deliveries.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, communications or equivalent

What We Offer

• Private Company (Independent Agency) – Being a private organization allows us to move quickly so that we can deliver our best for our teams and our clients.
• Flexibility – We have a hybrid work environment and a flexible PTO plan that allows teams to take time off when they need it.
• Competitive Benefits and Salary – Multiple options for health plans based on your and/or your family’s needs, plus a 401(k) match and paid parental leave. The annual salary range for this role is $90k - $100k in base pay, and the base pay offered will be determined on a case-by-case basis based on experience, skills, training, certifications, education, etc., and will be informed by market data.

Manifest is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Manifest recruits qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, ethnicity, national origin, protected veteran status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other protected groups covered by federal, state or local laws.