Freelance Project Manager - Remote

tactical.; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Tactical. is seeking a Project Manager to oversee independent project delivery across various portfolios. In this pivotal role, you will lead projects from inception to completion, ensuring alignment with client objectives. You'll engage with cross-functional teams, manage budgets, and maintain effective communication throughout each project lifecycle.

The ideal candidate brings project management experience from a dynamic agency environment, exceptional collaboration skills, and a strong ability to document and track project progress and budgets accurately.

Qualifications

• Experience in project management within a creative or digital agency.
• Understanding of creative workflows and production timelines.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of mid-sized projects.
• Communicate effectively with clients and stakeholders.
• Track project budgets and timelines accurately.
• Coordinate with internal teams for project delivery.

Skills

Exceptional communication skills

Commercial acumen

Project management experience

Collaboration skills

Proficiency in Productive

Creativity and adaptability

Tools

Google Suite

Notion

Slack

Job description

Who You Are

As a Project Manager at Tactical, you are the backbone of independent project delivery across your portfolio. You will scope, lead, and steer projects from inception to completion, ensuring timelines, budgets, and deliverables perfectly align with client objectives and our internal capabilities.

You define the project approach, rally cross‑functional teams, and act as the main point of contact for your clients—knowing exactly when to steer the ship and when to elevate risks to Senior PMs. This is a pivotal, mid‑level role that requires sharp judgment, growing leadership, and rock‑solid communication. You’re not just tracking tasks; you’re anticipating roadblocks, adapting on the fly, and driving a delivery culture that is clear, efficient, and deeply collaborative.

What You’ll Do

End‑to‑End Project Ownership

• Independently manage the full lifecycle of mid‑sized projects, including content retainers, integrated campaigns, and platform‑specific deliverables
• Translate client briefs into razor‑sharp scopes, realistic timelines, clear deliverables, and solid resource plans
• Set up and manage projects inside Productive with accurate tracking of progress and budgets
• Maintain and own all project trackers and documentation across every phase of delivery
• Independently define the overall delivery strategy and project approach for your assigned mid‑sized projects

Client & Stakeholder Communication

• Act as the primary delivery contact for assigned clients and projects
• Run internal WIPs, client check‑ins, and ongoing project status updates
• Communicate with clarity and confidence, tailoring your style perfectly to your audience
• Proactively elevate risks, blockers, or out-of-scope requests to the Senior PM when needed

Budget & Commercial Management

• Scope out mid‑sized projects and collaborate with Senior PMs for final reviews
• Track project budgets and timelines proactively, adjusting plans seamlessly where necessary
• Monitor commercial performance and identify opportunities for project efficiency or account growth
• Partner with the Account Director and Senior PM on forecasting, monitoring budgets, and supporting accurate post‑delivery reconciliation

Team Collaboration & Resource Planning

• Coordinate closely across Creative, Strategy, and Production teams to ensure total alignment on delivery
• Plan and book both internal and freelance resources in lockstep with the Resource Manager
• Lead vital project rituals including kickoffs, daily check‑ins, and retrospectives
• Foster a solutions‑focused, highly accountable, and collaborative team environment

Process Adherence & Improvement

• Ensure internal SOPs, templates, and strict naming conventions are strictly followed
• Maintain absolute project clarity across all shared drives and tracking tools
• Share active feedback to help improve our delivery processes, toolkits, and team alignment

What You’ll Bring

• Project management experience within a fast‑paced creative, production, or digital agency environment
• A deep, native understanding of creative workflows, production timelines, and cross‑functional delivery disciplines
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, with a proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders simultaneously
• Commercially savvy with a sharp eye for budget tracking and resource allocation
• High proficiency in Productive, Google Suite, Notion, and Slack (or comparable industry tools)
• Exceptionally calm under pressure, highly proactive in managing project risk, and possessing a balance of creative ambition and commercial reality