Senior Project Manager - Freelance

VML; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 142,000 - 202,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead omni-channel projects that focus on brand and consumer engagement. This role offers the chance to deliver creative solutions by integrating data and technology across the customer journey. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in project management within advertising, a strong creative sensibility, and the ability to inspire teams to achieve exceptional results. Join a dynamic environment where your contributions will drive impactful marketing initiatives and enhance client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of project management experience in advertising or marketing.
• Proven track record in creative solutions and digital content creation.
• Experience managing large-scale, omnichannel programs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver projects on time and within budget, exceeding client expectations.
• Motivate and direct cross-functional teams to produce outstanding work.
• Handle project estimation, planning, and financial reconciliations.

Skills

Project Management

Digital Content Creation

Creative Solutions

Customer Journey Mapping

E-commerce

UX/UI Understanding

Team Leadership

Job description

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Who we are looking for:

VML is seeking a Senior Project Manager (Freelance) with extensive expertise to lead omni-channel projects focusing on the Brand and consumer at the core. This role offers an exciting opportunity to deliver innovative solutions integrating creative, data, and technology across the customer journey.

Successful candidates will have agency experience in digital and integrated marketing, with skills in building digital experiences and creating compelling content. A strong creative sensibility, interest in user-centered design, and hands-on content production knowledge across channels are essential.

In this role, you will lead talented teams to understand client needs, market trends, and consumer insights to deliver effective solutions. You will ensure all project deliverables meet high-quality standards, are completed on time and within budget, and align with brand goals. You should possess strategic thinking and leadership skills to maintain a broad project vision, along with attention to detail to fulfill client satisfaction and project requirements. An innovative mindset and a willingness to engage deeply in processes that drive business are ideal.

What you'll do:

Work | Deliver excellent work on time and within budget, exceeding expectations. Establish plans and processes to drive project success and ensure high client satisfaction.

People | Motivate, direct, and challenge teams to produce outstanding work. Manage cross-functional teams across locations, fostering collaboration and efficiency.

Process | Establish and oversee communication and processes. Set up structures and tools to facilitate collaboration across agency and client teams.

Financials | Handle project estimation, planning, and profitability. Develop detailed project plans, manage resources, and report on project status, budgets, and financial reconciliations to stakeholders.

Who you are:

A builder | Process-oriented, innovative, with a strong voice and ability to inspire solutions.

Optimistic, open, and collaborative | Supportive team player comfortable with ambiguity, positive, and encouraging collaboration.

Ego-less | Willing to wear multiple hats, fostering team success.

What you'll need:

- 3+ years of hands-on project management experience in advertising or marketing communications, preferably at a creative agency or with brand-focused projects.

- Proven track record in creative solutions and digital content creation.

- Knowledge of social and mobile content requirements for various channels.

- Experience with customer journey mapping, e-commerce, retail, and consumer brand marketing is highly desirable.

- Understanding of web standards, UX/UI, optimization, and search practices.

- Experience managing large-scale, omnichannel programs with multiple teams (UX, Tech, Strategy, Creative, etc.) across VML's U.S. offices.

- High EQ and ability to read team needs to motivate effectively.

- Self-motivated and driven to produce great work.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Temporary

Job function

• Project Management

Industries

• Advertising Services

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Seattle, WA $142,000-$202,000 2 weeks ago