Senior Project Manager, Project Management - Temporary Worker

Merkle Italia; New York (NY); Remote; USD 133,671,000 - 177,942,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Safe and sick time

Job summary

Dentsu Creative in New York is seeking a senior project manager for a temporary assignment starting ASAP through year-end, with potential extension. Fully remote with a preference for candidates in Boston, Hartford, Rhode Island, or New York.

You must have an advertising agency background and experience across digital, traditional, and experiential marketing. Lead staffing, timelines, budgets; monitor financial performance; manage risks and opportunities; coordinate with cross‑functional teams;

Qualifications

• 4+ years of project management experience within an advertising agency, creative agency, marketing agency, or similar client‑service environment.
• Experience managing large‑scale integrated campaigns across digital, social, content, experiential, and/or traditional channels.
• Background supporting enterprise‑level or national consumer brands.
• Proven experience managing integrated marketing campaigns and multiple concurrent projects.
• Proficiency with project management tools such as Workfront (prefered), Asana, Jira, Smartsheet, Monday.com, or similar platforms.
• Experience supporting healthcare, medical, or other highly regulated industries.
• Knowledge of creative production workflows, video production, content creation, and digital asset development.

Responsibilities

• Fully manage staffing and resourcing for assigned brands, including annual SOW planning and resource forecasting.
• Develop, manage, and own project timelines, budgets, scopes, and project plans across a variety of deliverables and workstreams.
• Partner closely with Client Finance, Account Management, Creative, Strategy, and Production teams to monitor project health and financial performance.
• Track budgets weekly, manage project profitability, and proactively identify and address scope changes.
• Define, manage, and mitigate project risks while proactively resolving issues before they impact delivery.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration and communication to ensure project objectives are met.
• Lead project status meetings and provide regular updates to stakeholders.
• Support project management best practices, process improvements, and team development initiatives.
• Contribute to new business pitches, scoping exercises, and resource planning efforts.

Skills

Project management

Advertising agency

Campaign management

Tools

Workfront

Asana

Jira

Smartsheet

Monday.com

Job description

Job Description

Temporary assignment starting ASAP through EOY, with the potential to extend or convert to a permanent role; however, neither is guaranteed at this time. W2 only. Candidates must be authorized to work and reside in the United States. Preferred location: Fully remote, with a preference for candidates based in or near Boston, Hartford (CT), Rhode Island, or New York. Candidates must have an advertising agency background, with experience across digital, traditional, and experiential marketing. Highly preferred candidates with experience supporting healthcare, medical, or other highly regulated industries.

Key Responsibilities

• Fully manage staffing and resourcing for assigned brands, including annual SOW planning and resource forecasting.
• Develop, manage, and own project timelines, budgets, scopes, and project plans across a variety of deliverables and workstreams.
• Partner closely with Client Finance, Account Management, Creative, Strategy, and Production teams to monitor project health and financial performance.
• Track budgets weekly, manage project profitability, and proactively identify and address scope changes.
• Define, manage, and mitigate project risks while proactively resolving issues before they impact delivery.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration and communication to ensure project objectives are met.
• Lead project status meetings and provide regular updates to stakeholders.
• Support project management best practices, process improvements, and team development initiatives.
• Contribute to new business pitches, scoping exercises, and resource planning efforts.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of project management experience within an advertising agency, creative agency, marketing agency, or similar client‑service environment.
• Experience managing large‑scale integrated campaigns across digital, social, content, experiential, and/or traditional channels.
• Background supporting enterprise‑level or national consumer brands.
• Proven experience managing integrated marketing campaigns and multiple concurrent projects.
• Proficiency with project management tools such as Workfront (prefered), Asana, Jira, Smartsheet, Monday.com, or similar platforms.
• Experience supporting healthcare, medical, or other highly regulated industries.
• Knowledge of creative production workflows, video production, content creation, and digital asset development.

Contract and Compensation

Contract type: Temporary

The hourly pay range for this position is $ 46.65 - $62.10. The hourly pay rate for the successful candidate is based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and other factors permitted by law.

Location

Location: New York

Brand: Dentsu Creative

Time Type: Full time

Benefits and Perks

Temporary employees are eligible for paid holidays in accordance with dentsu policy, as well as safe and sick time. This position is not eligible for any other benefits or other compensation.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Dentsu is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. We do this without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, political affiliation, religious practices and observances, citizenship status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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About dentsu

For over 120 years, innovation is a core tenet of our offering - exploring new ways to reach, engage and nurture relationships with audiences. Together we drive a multiplier effect for clients at a global scale, through the development of Integrated Growth Solutions that are underpinned by our promise to clients: innovating to impact. Be a force for good. Sustainability is a vital part of our business and an important area of focus for our clients. We’re leading the way – helping to build a more sustainable planet. Dream loud. In this moment of transformation, we need our people to be fearless, embracing change and ambiguity, driven by the love for their work and excitement for the future. Team without limits. We create opportunities for connection and collaboration between our colleagues and clients, building a sense of belonging and having some fun along the way.

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