Client-Driven Marketing Project Lead

Gecko Agency; Missoula (MT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Gecko Agency in Missoula, MT is seeking a Marketing Project Manager to lead client accounts, guide strategy, and ensure timely delivery. You will manage budgets, coordinate design, development, content, and vendor partners, and surface risks early.

The role requires strong communication, project organization, and familiarity with Jira, WordPress, and Google Workspace. In-person collaboration with leadership and cross-functional teams is expected.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in business, communications, public relations, or related field.
• 3 years in a fast-paced client-facing environment (agency, SaaS, or related).
• Proven ability to organize projects and track details.
• Strong writing and meeting communication; set expectations clearly.
• Comfort with budgets, hours, invoicing, and reporting.
• Familiarity with website project lifecycles; no coding required.
• Proficiency with Jira, Slack, Google Workspace, and WordPress.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary contact for assigned accounts and maintain proactive client communication.
• Lead status calls, capture decisions, and translate goals into briefs for teams.
• Scope, schedule, and coordinate cross-discipline project work across design, dev, content.
• Manage project plans, track issues, and flag resource needs.
• Monitor quality through QA, reviews, and content checks; ensure on-time delivery.
• Support renewals, retention, and expansion opportunities with internal teams.
• Mentor peers and promote clear, consistent internal communication.
• Own billing coordination and ensure accurate time tracking for invoicing.

Skills

Project management

Client management

Budget & invoicing

Written & verbal communication

Website lifecycle knowledge

Jira knowledge

Google Workspace

WordPress basics

Time management

SaaS/agency experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or communications

Tools

Jira

Slack

WordPress

Google Workspace

Google Analytics 4

Time tracking tools

Job description

Gecko Agency in Missoula, MT is seeking a Marketing Project Manager to lead client accounts, guide strategy, and ensure timely delivery. You will manage budgets, coordinate design, development, content, and vendor partners, and surface risks early.

The role requires strong communication, project organization, and familiarity with Jira, WordPress, and Google Workspace. In-person collaboration with leadership and cross-functional teams is expected.