Remote Freelance Program Manager — Digital Delivery Leader

AKQA Media; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 156,000 - 208,000; Full time

Job summary

AKQA, part of WPP, seeks a Freelance Program Manager to drive a high-visibility financial services engagement. You will orchestrate strategy through production, guiding cross-functional teams and senior client partners in a fast-paced remote setting.

This contract runs June 29 through September 31, 2026, with 40 hours per week and core PST hours. Remote work with Seattle travel as needed is possible.

Qualifications

• Lead large-scale digital programs from strategy through production across channels.
• Navigate senior client relationships as strategic partner, not just a tasker.
• Understand agency operations, scope, resourcing and financials.
• Communicate clearly and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead large-scale digital programs across multiple channels and workstreams.
• Manage multi-project portfolios with overlapping schedules, budgets and stakeholders.
• Partner with senior clients, acting as trusted advisor and delivery lead.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Delivery methods

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Stakeholder management

Client relationship management

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Smartsheet

Job description

AKQA, part of WPP, seeks a Freelance Program Manager to drive a high-visibility financial services engagement. You will orchestrate strategy through production, guiding cross-functional teams and senior client partners in a fast-paced remote setting.

This contract runs June 29 through September 31, 2026, with 40 hours per week and core PST hours. Remote work with Seattle travel as needed is possible.