Project Manager, Delivery

Aquent; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Aquent is seeking a highly organized delivery lead in Plano, TX to orchestrate complex client programs during a fixed-term engagement. You will ensure seamless execution, maintain clear visibility, and safeguard client success through precise schedule management.

You will enforce schedule accuracy in Adobe Workfront, identify and escalate risks early, and work closely with creative, data, and production teams to keep initiatives on track during peak periods.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience managing delivery schedules, production pipelines, or PMO operations for multiple simultaneous clients or complex programs.
• Advanced, hands-on proficiency with Adobe Workfront, specifically in managing client dates, task dependencies, and dynamic project templates.
• Demonstrated track record of identifying operational bottlenecks early and implementing proactive escalation paths.
• A fully dedicated resource available for a rapid start to support a critical fixed-term engagement.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive operational oversight across all client programs from strategy handoff to final campaign execution.
• Enforce accuracy for completion dates, schedule logic, and cross-team dependencies within Adobe Workfront.
• Proactively identify schedule drift, capacity bottlenecks, or missing inputs and escalate to leads and senior stakeholders.
• Collaborate daily with creative, data, and production teams to ensure smooth handoffs and ongoing progress across all delivery phases.
• Document date-tracking methodologies, escalation protocols, and standard workflows for smooth transition post-engagement.

Skills

Delivery scheduling

PMO operations

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Adobe Workfront

Job description

Skill is partnering with a leading organization that empowers causes and drives meaningful impact for a diverse portfolio of clients. This dynamic company is at the forefront of delivering critical campaigns that support vital missions, making a tangible difference in the world. They are looking for exceptional talent to join their team and help orchestrate success during their most crucial operational periods.

About the Opportunity

Are you a master of project flow, a strategist who thrives on ensuring seamless execution? We are seeking a highly organized and proactive individual to step into a pivotal role, driving the successful delivery of complex client programs. This is your chance to be the central orchestrator, the visionary who maintains crystal-clear operational visibility across all initiatives, ensuring that every project milestone is met with precision and foresight. You will play an indispensable role in safeguarding client success and ensuring impactful outcomes during peak operational periods.

In this critical fixed-term engagement, you will be instrumental in the smooth functioning of high-volume client delivery. You'll be the expert eye that foresees potential challenges, the steady hand that guides intricate schedules, and the clear voice that ensures cross-functional teams are perfectly aligned. Your impact will be direct and significant, contributing to the flawless execution of campaigns that resonate and achieve their objectives.

What You'll Do

• Provide comprehensive operational oversight across all client programs, from initial strategy handoff through to final campaign execution.
• Enforce rigorous accuracy for all completion dates, schedule logic, and cross-team dependencies within Adobe Workfront across shared client deliverables.
• Proactively identify and escalation any schedule drift, capacity bottlenecks, or missing inputs to relevant leads and senior stakeholders at the earliest sign of risk.
• Collaborate daily with creative, data, and production teams to ensure smooth handoffs and continuous progress across all delivery phases.
• Document date-tracking methodologies, escalation protocols, and standard workflows in real-time to facilitate a seamless transition to internal teams upon engagement completion.

What You'll Bring

Must-Have Qualifications:

• 5+ years of proven experience managing delivery schedules, production pipelines, or PMO operations for multiple simultaneous clients or complex programs.
• Advanced, hands-on proficiency with Adobe Workfront, specifically in managing client dates, task dependencies, and dynamic project templates.
• Demonstrated track record of identifying operational bottlenecks early and successfully implementing proactive escalation paths.
• A fully dedicated resource available for a rapid start to support a critical fixed-term engagement.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications:

• Prior experience within an agency environment or direct response marketing.