Senior Project Manager, Workfront (US)

twentysix; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Code and Theory is seeking a Workfront Implementation Senior Project Manager to lead end-to-end agency deployments from discovery through go-live. You will own the project lifecycle, sequence configurations, and manage dependencies while coordinating with architecture and governance pods.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in Workfront, strong configuration/ integration knowledge, risk management skills, and comfort with remote collaboration across time zones; travel ~ every 6 weeks is expected.

Qualifications

• 5+ years leading Workfront implementations.
• Strong knowledge of Workfront configuration and integrations.
• Experience in global, distributed delivery and remote facilitation.

Responsibilities

• Own the full project lifecycle from discovery through go-live.
• Build and manage detailed project plans and schedules.
• Lead cadences, reviews, and stage-gate approvals.
• Coordinate with Hypercare, Enhancement, and Governance pods.
• Capture changes and route via Change Control process.
• Identify risks, scope creep, and resource gaps early.
• Maintain clear communication with agency partners.

Skills

Workfront implementations

Cross-functional coordination

Risk management

Stakeholder communication

Tools

Workfront configuration

Job description

Code and Theory is looking for a Workfront Implementation Senior Project Manager to lead end to end agency deployments from discovery through go live. This role requires strong project leadership combined with deep functional and technical knowledge of Workfront to properly sequence configuration, integrations, and dependencies. The Project Manager ensures delivery is on time, within scope, and aligned to foundational governance standards.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Own the full project lifecycle from initial discovery through go-live and transition to support, driving the overarching schedule and stage-gate checkpoints
• Build and manage detailed project plans, leveraging deep functional and technical knowledge of Workfront to accurately sequence configuration and integration dependencies
• Lead structured project cadences—including status meetings, design reviews, and stage-gate approvals, ensuring all documentation, deliverables, and approvals are complete before progressing to the next phase
• Actively manage the project backlog and coordinate seamlessly with Hypercare & Enhancement, and Foundational Governance pods
• Partner closely with the System Architect to capture foundational impacts and correctly route all system change requests through the formal Change Control process
• Proactively identify, document, and elevate project risks, scope creep, and resource gaps early to protect the delivery timeline
• Maintain clear, consistent communication with agency partners to level-set delivery expectations and ensure total alignment on project goals

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

• 5+ years experience leading Workfront implementations
• Strong technical understanding of Workfront configuration and integration sequencing
• Proven ability to manage complex backlogs and coordinate cross-functional technical pods
• Strong risk management and stakeholder communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent deployments
• Demonstrated experience leading delivery in a global, distributed environment (multiple regions/time zones), including remote facilitation and asynchronous decision-making
• Ability to travel approximately once every 6+ weeks

The base compensation range for this role is $100,000 - $140,000 and spans multiple levels. We're open to hiring at the level that best matches the right candidate's experience. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, budget, and location.