Project Manager

McCANN New York; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

McCann New York is seeking a Project Manager to lead key agency projects and programs, overseeing scope development, resource management, workflow, and risk/change management across campaigns.

The role emphasizes hands-on involvement, adaptability, and collaboration with leadership to deliver breakthrough creative work. Based in New York, NY, the position supports a hybrid work model with strong client delivery expectations.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of project management and production experience.
• Proven experience directing a variety of projects.
• Knowledge of social activations and digital deliverables.
• Ability to partner with Account Leadership to deliver creative solutions.
• Strong leadership, communication, and analytical mindset.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Business Leadership and discipline leads to manage key projects and businesses.
• Oversee internal communications and day-to-day deliverable management for accounts.
• Develop scopes and monitor progress, tracking project burn.
• Manage multiple projects/campaigns across brands from initiation through deployment.
• Define resource needs with department resource management teams.
• Share project plans with clients when appropriate.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Digital media

Stakeholder communication

Team leadership

Job description

Reporting into: Project Management Director

Location: New York, NY

The Role:

As a Project Manager at McCann New York, you will manage key projects/programs within the agency group. Project managers oversee a comprehensive operations plan including scope development, resource management, workflow and process improvement, quality/risk management and change management. This position will necessitate hands‑on, relevant experience as well as flexible approach with the ability to adapt and alter as needed all while bringing a new viewpoint to the agency and developing breakthrough creative work.

The Project Management Department strives to be a cornerstone of the agency’s operations. Through a cross-discipline, consistent and rigorous approach from client input brief, to scoping through delivery, to billing, job closure and asset storage, and the resulting project driven P&L goals. As a Project Manager, you are fundamental to ensuring that at an individual project and businesses level we are providing solutions that always endeavor to make the work better, bring best in class client delivery and optimize efficiency.

What You Do:

• Partner closely with Business Leadership and discipline leads to manage key projects and businesses.
• Responsible for all internal communications and day to day deliverable management for account(s)
• In partnership with the Business and Project Management leads, develop scopes and ensure ongoing monitoring of scope progress and tracking project burn
• Develop and manage multiple projects/campaigns across brands from initiation through implementation and deployment, including all internal communications and day to day deliverable management for said projects
• Work to define resource needs across account(s) with the individual resource management teams in each department
• Share project plans with clients on an as‑needed basis in appropriate scenarios

What You Bring:

• 2-3 years of project management, production, experience within an applicable environment; demonstrated experience directing a variety of projects
• Have knowledge of all mediums, including social activations and digital deliverables, capabilities and processes
• Ability to partner with Account Leadership team members with ability to deliver creative solutions and maximize opportunity
• Strong team leader with a motivating work ethic and analytical mindset
• Ability to adapt in a fast‑paced environment
• Ability to communicate effectively in high‑pressure situations
• A strong ability to mobilize teams to meet common goals

At McCann New York, each team member plays a significant role in our success. We recognize that our team members' contributions may extend beyond this job description. The job description is designed to outline primary responsibilities, qualifications, and role scope. It does not restrict team members or the organization to only those specified duties.

Location: New York, NY

Location:

McCann New York team members must reside in or be willing to relocate to the New York Tristate area unless otherwise agreed upon by their manager and McCann New York’s Human Resources team. McCann New York is a hybrid workplace with three days in-office per week.

Salary Range:

The salary range for this position is $80,000-$95,000. Salary ranges depend on, among other factors, actual ranges for current/former employees in the subject position; the associated discipline market considerations; budgetary considerations; tenure and standing with the company (applicable to current employees); as well as the employee’s/applicant’s background, pertinent experience, and qualifications.

How We Uphold McCann Values:

• Bravery: We embrace innovation and take thoughtful risks to drive bold ideas forward.
  • We approach challenges with courage, resilience, and an openness to new ideas. We encourage respectfully pushing boundaries, thinking outside the box, and proposing bold, innovative solutions, even if they come with some risk. Being brave also means standing up for what we believe in, respectfully challenging the status quo when necessary, and speaking up for others.
• Integrity: We are honest, transparent, and hold ourselves accountable in all that we do.
  • We consistently follow through on commitments, speak up when something feels off, and communicate openly, even when it’s challenging. We take responsibility for our actions and decisions, are willing to admit mistakes, and are always aiming to do the right thing. By exemplifying integrity, we build trust within our teams and with our Clients, laying a foundation of reliability and respect across all our interactions.
• Generosity: We create a collaborative, inclusive environment by supporting, celebrating, and uplifting each other with kindness, compassion, and empathy.
  • We go above and beyond for others, showing kindness and giving time and resources to help our colleagues succeed. This includes sharing knowledge, mentoring, and being a resource for others, as well as celebrating others’ accomplishments and contributions. We believe in creating a collaborative and supportive environment where we lift each other up. Generosity also means being inclusive, welcoming diverse perspectives, and showing empathy for others’ experiences and challenges.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:

The strength of our creative capability and innovative thinking has led to some of the world's most celebrated, effective, game-changing work for top brands. Maximizing that strength means bringing together an extensive mix of socially, culturally, and cognitively diverse talent — and creating conditions where they feel empowered to boldly share the fullest expression of their unique worldview. We fiercely believe in the power of creativity and innovation to positively influence society and inspire greater equity and inclusion within the communities we serve. So, every day we deliberately and intentionally choose to embody our global philosophy of Conscious Inclusion and, in turn, fuel our mission to help brands earn a meaningful role in people's lives