Project Manager

160over90; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

160over90 is seeking a Project Manager to join the Advertising & Branding team in Philadelphia. You will oversee day-to-day projects, guide teams, and ensure work is delivered on schedule and within budget for a designated book of clients.

You will collaborate with Creative, Account, and Strategy leads, building plans, tracking milestones, and maintaining quality. If you thrive under pressure and excel at cross-functional coordination, apply now.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2–3 years in a creative or agency environment.
• Strong interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage expectations and operate under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Partner with creative directors & account managers to manage a set book of clients and projects.
• Build schedules and work plans that adhere to agency best practices; adjust as needed.
• Work alongside core team members to execute plans on time, within budgets and quality standards.
• Monitor scope changes and document potential impact to budget and timelines; develop mitigation plans.
• Audit time submissions and enforce agency processes; lead kickoff & status meetings.
• Ensure teams have all information needed to complete tasks with proactive follow-through.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Time management

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Who We Are:

160over90 is an award-winning global marketing agency which forges stronger human connections and creates shared moments where people feel something real. With 800 thinkers, doers, and makers across every cultural corner of the world, the agency offers a full-service, channel-agnostic approach and a deep connection to the people, places, and properties that drive the conversation of tomorrow. 160over90 works with leading brands including AB InBev, Amazon, Coca-Cola, DP World, Macy’s, Marriott International, McDonald’s, Verizon and Visa. 160over90 is part of WME Group, a global representation business comprising the world’s leading talent, intellectual property and brands.

The Role and What You’ll Do:

160over90 is seeking a Project Manager to join the Advertising & Branding team based in Philadelphia. This role will be responsible for managing day-to-day projects across a designated book of business. They are professional problem solvers with a knack for navigating roadblocks and offering creative solutions. They guide project teams to meet milestones and deliver work on time, within budget and to project specifications, serving as a critical member of our “core” team structure. Without them, the trains go off the tracks and general havoc ensues.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with creative directors & account managers to manage a set book of clients and projects
• Build schedules and work plans that adhere to agency best practices; modify process if appropriate and necessary to meet delivery requirements
• Work alongside key “core” team members (Creative, Account, Strategy) to execute work plans without compromising overall timelines and budgets, and most importantly, the quality of our work product
• Manage and adjust processes to ensure that projects deliver on time and within estimated hours/budget (including variance)
• Monitor scope changes and document potential impact to budget and timelines as well as proactively project overages & develop plans to mitigate
• Audit project team time submissions for accuracy
• Enforce agency process and manage the quality assurance of all projects
• Lead process portion of kickoff meetings inclusive of contributing timeline & deliverable outlines
• Author and own weekly status documents
• Lead internal status meetings with core team members
• Ensure that all information is provided to the team to complete project tasks, with proactive follow through confirming team members are meeting delivery expectations
• Elevate internal and external issues that potentially compromise project success to appropriate managers
• Act as the keeper of our project management portal, consistently finding ways to use our tool to its fullest potential
• Assist in the allocation and audit of our creative resources alongside our VP of Operations & Senior Director of Project Management

You Have These:

• Natural “people person” who can work across a wide range of personalities
• Exude confidence and possess a go-getter attitude with zero ego
• Ability to manage expectations and build stellar relationships with agency teams
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to handle high pressure situations with flexibility and ease
• Time management, prioritization and organization are at your core
• Proficient understanding of the creative process, understanding of cross-department processesa plus (digital/video/print production, media planning/buying, etc.)
• Minimum of 2-3 years in a creative or agency environment with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment

How we work:

160over90 is at the center of sports, media, entertainment, and fashion and is a largely relationship-based business. To foster an environment of collaboration, develop our future talent, and build on relationships across leadership, peers, and teams, we work from the office 4 days per week. We see immeasurable value internally and throughout the core of the businesses we support.

Don’t meet every single requirement? We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

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160/90 is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that encourages applications from qualified, eligible candidates from all backgrounds and life experiences regardless of race, gender identity, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, or belief.