Senior Creative Project Manager

Mathys-Potestio, LLC; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning opportunities

Inclusive culture

Team-building events

Annual conference participation

30 days paid vacation

Health insurance contribution

401(k) contribution

Job summary

Mathys+Potestio seeks a Senior Creative Project Manager in Austin to lead end-to-end digital creative projects across social, display, DOOH, eCommerce, and email channels. You will partner with designers, developers, copywriters, strategists, clients, and partners to ensure successful executions.

The role requires 5+ years in a creative environment, strong stakeholder management, budgeting, scheduling, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in a creative agency, digital studio, or related environment.
• Proven ability to lead projects through influence, collaboration, and stakeholder management.
• Strong PM skills: scoping, scheduling, budgeting, execution, reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage full project lifecycle from intake to delivery and evaluation.
• Oversee budgets, schedules, resource allocation, and production workflows.
• Ensure on-time delivery within budget and quality standards.
• Serve as primary client contact for project communications and support.
• Build and maintain strong client and partner relationships.
• Interpret briefs to develop effective execution plans for campaigns.
• Collaborate with creative and production teams for efficient workflows.
• Foster cross-functional teamwork in a positive, solution-oriented environment.
• Conduct QA reviews for accuracy, consistency, and detail.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Client relationship management

Budgeting & scheduling

Multi-priority juggling

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Calm under pressure

Job description

Senior Creative Project Manager

Location: Austin, Texas (Onsite/Hybrid status not specified)

Industry: Digital Marketing / Creative Agency

Position Summary

A leading digital marketing and creative agency is seeking an experienced Senior Creative Project Manager to oversee the end-to-end delivery of digital creative projects. This role partners closely with designers, developers, copywriters, strategists, clients, and external partners to ensure successful project execution across a variety of digital channels, including social media, display advertising, digital out-of-home, eCommerce, and email marketing.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full project lifecycle from intake and scoping through delivery and evaluation.
• Oversee project budgets, schedules, resource allocation, and production workflows.
• Ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and meet quality standards.
• Serve as the primary client contact for project-related communications and support.
• Build and maintain strong client and partner relationships.
• Interpret project briefs and campaign objectives to develop effective execution plans.
• Collaborate with creative and production teams to ensure efficient workflows and successful outcomes.
• Facilitate cross-functional teamwork and maintain a positive, solutions-oriented environment.
• Conduct quality assurance reviews of deliverables, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and attention to detail.
• Provide constructive feedback on concepts, creative executions, and prototypes.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a creative agency, digital studio, or related environment.
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects through influence, collaboration, and stakeholder management.
• Strong project management skills, including scoping, scheduling, budgeting, execution, and reporting.
• Experience managing multiple priorities and navigating ambiguity effectively.
• Excellent communication and client relationship management skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to remain calm and solutions-focused in fast-paced environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with Agile methodologies and adaptable project management frameworks.
• Familiarity with digital advertising platforms such as Google Ads, DV360, Meta Ads Manager, and related technologies.
• Understanding of media planning, campaign lifecycles, and performance marketing principles.
• Strong creative sensibility and appreciation for high-quality design and digital production.

Desired Competencies

• Strategic prioritization
• Client partnership mindset
• Collaborative leadership
• Problem-solving and decision-making
• Quality-focused execution
• Resource planning and coordination
• Cross-functional communication

Benefits

• Comprehensive learning and professional development opportunities.
• Collaborative and inclusive workplace culture.
• Team-building events and company-sponsored activities.
• Annual conference participation opportunities.
• 30 days of paid vacation annually.
• Health insurance contribution.
• 401(k) contribution.
• Diverse and inclusive working environment.

The pay for this W-2 position starts at $85,000 annually.

This position may be eligible for PTO, health and dental insurance, and/or 401(k) benefits upon meeting certain length of service and hours requirements.

Mathys+Potestio values applicants of all backgrounds and experiences. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, religion or religious creed, disability or handicap, sex or gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.