Client Delivery Lead | Strategic Project Management

Dentsu; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k

Flexible paid time off

15+ paid holidays

Paid sick leave

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Dentsu in Chicago is seeking a Manager, Client Delivery to lead client relationships and oversee day-to-day project delivery. You will ensure timelines, budgets, and quality across multiple workstreams while guiding cross-functional teams and maintaining strong client trust.

Responsibilities include coordinating kickoff to final delivery, tracking hours and expenses, and supporting financial discussions with senior leadership.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in account management, project management, or client-facing agency work.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Understanding of integrated marketing campaigns and end-to-end project management.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and budget tracking.
• Excellent communication with clients and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead client relationships and present strategies with clarity and confidence.
• Manage day-to-day project delivery, timelines, and budgets across workstreams.
• Create documentation: status reports, meeting notes, and issue logs.
• Oversee kickoff through final delivery; remove obstacles to progress.
• Track hours, expenses, and budgets; support monthly financial discussions.

Skills

Account management

Project management

Client-facing

Communication skills

Timeline management

Budget tracking

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

AI-powered tools

Job description

Dentsu in Chicago is seeking a Manager, Client Delivery to lead client relationships and oversee day-to-day project delivery. You will ensure timelines, budgets, and quality across multiple workstreams while guiding cross-functional teams and maintaining strong client trust.

Responsibilities include coordinating kickoff to final delivery, tracking hours and expenses, and supporting financial discussions with senior leadership.