Freelance Project Manager

envisionit; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital marketing agency in Chicago is seeking a freelance Project Manager to oversee integrated marketing campaigns. The role involves managing internal teams, ensuring project success, and maintaining client relationships. Ideal candidates will have extensive project management experience and a strategic mindset. This hybrid position requires local candidates willing to work in the office 1-2 days a week.

Qualifications

• 4+ years experience managing integrated marketing campaigns.
• Experience with paid media, website builds, creative campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Manage internal communication and project plans.
• Ensure project delivery is on-time and on budget.
• Be the point of escalation for project challenges.

Skills

Project Management

Strategic Thinking

Problem Solving

Communication

Job description

Envisionit, an award-winning digital marketing agency based in Chicago, is seeking an experienced freelance Project Manager. Our clients span a number of industries including Travel & Leisure, CPG and Emerging Tech, and our teams boast many talents across the spectrum of digital. You will work alongside a tight-knit bunch of seriously talented people who genuinely like each other, have fun and work hard for the collective success. We have a beautiful office overlooking Millennium Park and Lake Michigan that serves as the perfect setting for collaboration in our hybrid environment (1-2 days in office each week).

The approximate date range for this need is 6/23 - 10/10, approx. 30-40 hours/week. Please also note we are only accepting candidates local to the Chicagoland area for this specific need.

Key functions:

• Manage day-to-day internal communication & process; provide crystal clarity to the team through effective comms, project briefs, status reports and project plans
• Manage the internal team by creating plans, scoping, managing budgets, organizing/communicating tasks and maintaining the project schedule which defines activities, deliverables, dependencies, effort, timing and staff needs
• Ensure project delivery is strategically on-point, on-time and on budget
• Be the ultimate point of accountability for quality of work delivered; provide feedback and direction before presenting to clients, raise awareness of all project issues/risks and proactively find solutions
• Be the point of escalation and problem-solver to address any challenges that arise, providing solutions that meet both client and agency success criteria
• Provide guidance and hard facts to the AD to help them make decisions regarding scope creep and change orders

What we’re looking for:

• 4+ years experience managing a fully integrated marketing campaign from kickoff to flight
• Experience with 2 or more of the following disciplines: paid media, website builds, creative campaigns, lead-gen programs
• Passion for crafting enjoyable experiences, and knowing how to create a best-in-class client and agency experience
• An innate sense of accountability and effortless ability to drive outcomes
• A critical thinker with a natural ability for thinking strategically, asking “why” and making business decisions - a true problem-solver
• An organized individual that is able to help people of diverse skills and personalities stay organized and on track
• Proven ability to push past challenges with a positive attitude
• A team player that is an asset to the agency, willing to work on internal initiatives, share knowledge and thought leadership in service of education and promoting agency expertise

We are not accepting submissions from recruiting agencies for this need.

The pay range for this position is $80 - 100 USD per hour. This is a good-faith estimate of the base pay scale for this position and offers will ultimately be determined based on experience, education, skill set, and performance in the interview process.

Due to the high volume of applicants, we are not currently accepting phone calls about employment opportunities or application status. In addition, we cannot pay for relocation expenses or act as an immigration sponsor at this time. We are unable to accept non US-based candidates, or candidates outside of the Chicagoland area for this role. Please peruse our website and socials to learn more about us: http://www.envisionitagency.com

Envisionit is an Equal Opportunity Employer and our employees are people with diverse strengths, experiences and backgrounds, who share a passion for the work we do. Diversity not only includes race and gender identity, but also age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion and many other parts of one’s identity. All of our employee’s points of view are key to our success, and inclusion is everyone's responsibility. Envisionit is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation for participation in the job application or interview process, contact HR Manager, Ali Aguilar at [e-mail] or 312-262-6602.

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