Head of Project Management (Remote)

The Senior Project Manager is a critical leader at the intersection of account ownership and account production for key client accounts and projects across Highwire. You will serve as the driving force behind marketing, creative, content, and other integrated deliverables, acting as the primary internal lead for day-to-day activity related to project execution.

In this role, you collaborate with account leads and specialist stakeholders to establish delivery frameworks that strengthen client relationships and ensure project success. While you serve as an internal lead, this role is also client-facing where you’ll be responsible for supporting the overall communication of timelines, project risks, and specific tactical requirements that our teams need from clients to be successful.

You are responsible for complex project planning, staffing, and deadline management, ensuring every team is adequately resourced and aligned with client expectations. By looking around corners and collaborating with leads on contingencies, you provide the stability and foresight necessary to navigate high-visibility projects.

Strategic Delivery & Client Management

Manage the intersection of account ownership and production to ensure seamless delivery.

Client Communication : Act as the owner for timelines and brief needs, maintaining strong trust through consistent communication in collaboration with account leads.

Strategic Consulting : Articulate strategic plans and consult with clients and internal leads at a high level while ensuring deliverables such as designs, copy, and strategies align with agreed-upon briefs.

Quality Assurance : Ensure all deliverables meet client goals, company standards, and specific quality requirements for integrated marketing, content, and creative deliverables.

Contribute to the development of templated processes, including project kickoffs, scoping, resourcing, and contract management in collaboration with finance and agency leadership.

Creative Operations : Support in streamlining creative workflows, optimizing internal production pipelines, and refining the handoff process between creative, account teams, and clients.

Resource & Staffing : Take ownership of project staffing and act as the gatekeeper of team priorities to ensure teams are never over-extended.

Workflow Management : Implement consistent project management processes across multiple concurrent workstreams, ranging from digital and social to video and other integrated marketing assets.

Change Management : Lead operational execution and manage scope change requests in collaboration with account leads to prevent project derailment.

Financial & Performance Reporting

Manage project-specific budgets, develop detailed Statements of Work (SOWs) and navigate the budget-setting process in support of account lead negotiations.

Reporting & Insights : Prepare and present project status reports, budget updates, and comprehensive retrospectives to internal and external stakeholders.

Ensure all project-specific impacts and coordination are based strictly on client goals and agreed-upon scope.

7+ years of project management experience in an agency environment, with a proven track record of leading multiple concurrent, complex, and highly visible projects.

Deep experience running diverse project types, including digital marketing, creative and content deliverables,

Bachelor’s degree in a related field (or equivalent experience). Certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP) or CAPM is preferred.

Exceptional ability to coordinate across functions and practices to deliver effective content marketing strategies that meet client business objectives.

Ability to prioritize tasks and manage workflows across multiple time-zones.

Salary range for this position is $110,000 to $150,000, with the final offer based on a combination of factors, including education, relevant experience, skills, prior training, internal equity, and local geographic market data. This role also includes a competitive benefits package with medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) matching, generous paid time off, and additional perks designed to support your overall well-being and growth.

Highwire is a strategic marketing communications agency at the intersection of innovation and industry. We partner with ambitious companies and established brands to navigate complexity, lead markets, and grow with purpose. With integrated expertise in strategic marketing and communications, corporate reputation, creative, and insights, we cut through the noise to deliver bold ideas and measurable impact across B2B technology, healthcare, cybersecurity, energy, professional and financial services, and more.

At Highwire, we believe that storytelling fuels transformation. We ensure that every Highwire Walker has the requisite support to soar in their careers. Our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging is foundational and embedded in our business and culture. Inclusion Always

If you thrive in an environment that values personal accountability, high standards, and boundless motivation, this is the opportunity for you. Be part of our award-winning culture and contribute to an exciting and growing business where you can make a real impact.

Our people-first culture is reflected in the meaningful benefits, flexibility, and support we offer:

Flexible hybrid work model tailored to your schedule and lifestyle

Generous vacation policy, including extended summer and winter breaks

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus FSA options

Monthly technology reimbursement

Employee referral and new business referral bonuses

Dog-friendly office environment

Highwire offers both remote and hybrid work options, depending on where you live.

Candidates located within commuting distance of our New York, NY or San Francisco, CA offices follow a hybrid schedule, with three in-office days per week.

Remote: We hire for fully remote roles in the following states: If you’re inspired by the opportunity to shape meaningful stories and grow alongside a team that values innovation, accountability, and inclusion, apply below to start the conversation.

This posting may be used to build our talent pipeline, connect with top professionals in the industry, or extend reach across multiple locations.