Sr. Project Manager (Temp-to-Perm)

Known; New York, Los Angeles (NY, CA); Hybrid; USD 99,187 - 135,004; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

401k with company matching

Generous medical plan

Paid parental leave

Company-wide events

Job summary

Known is seeking a Sr. Project Manager to lead end-to-end campaigns across AV, digital, social, print/OOH, and experiential from concept to delivery. The role emphasizes stakeholder engagement, timeline and budget management, and client interface.

This temp-to-perm position offers a 2–3 month intro period with hybrid work in New York; after conversion, a full-time role with benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering best-in-class 360 campaigns.
• Ability to manage long-term, multi-million dollar engagements.
• Experience with quick, nimble short-term engagements.
• Deep understanding of 360 campaigns and production lifecycles.
• Collaborative, organized and motivational project manager.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong communication and soft skills.
• Client-facing experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage 360 campaigns and projects across AV, Digital, Social, Print/OOH, and Experiential.
• Act as a point of contact for clients across workstreams with Account Management.
• Schedule and conduct internal and external project kick-offs.
• Collaborate with creative strategy teams to develop the creative brief.
• Schedule and conduct internal project reviews and distribute notes.
• Manage teams through all phases from concepting to final delivery.
• Create and manage internal and external master project calendars.
• Draft SOWs detailing milestones and deliverables.
• Coordinate schedules, production calendars, and client feedback trackers.
• Handle internal billing and invoicing processes with Head of PM.
• Maintain a proactive and positive attitude.

Skills

Project management

Client facing

Budget management

Cross-functional

Multi-track projects

Organizational skills

Communication

Negotiation

Job description

Known is looking for a Sr. Project Manager to join the Studios practice. The Sr. Project Manager will be responsible for seeing projects through from concept to final delivery across AV, Digital, Social, Print/OOH, and Experiential. They will engage key stakeholders appropriately through the process, build and manage timelines and budgets, interface directly and regularly with clients, and ensure the on-time, on strategy, and on-budget delivery of all projects.

Note: This is a temp-to-perm role with a 2-3 month introductory period prior to conversion to a full-time role with benefits. Candidates located in New York who are available to work in a hybrid capacity will be prioritized.

Responsibilities

• Manage 360 campaigns and projects, inclusive of AV, Digital, Social, Print, OOH, Live Action, and Experiential, throughout the lifecycle of the project
• Act as a point of contact for clients across workstreams in coordination with Account Management
• Schedule and conduct internal and external project kick‑offs
• Work in conjunction with creative strategy teams to organize information and develop the creative brief for each title
• Schedule and conduct internal project reviews, and distribute notes to the team
• Manage teams through all phases of concepting, creative development, design, QC, and final deliveries
• Create and manage internal and external master project calendars
• With input from the creative team and Head of Project Management, create SOWs detailing target initiatives, milestones, and deliverables
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to create, track, and recalibrate project schedules, production calendars based on client briefs, client feedback, and project status and deliverables trackers
• With support from Head of Project Management, handle internal billing and invoicing processes
• Maintain a proactive and positive attitude

Qualifications

• Experience delivering best‑in‑class 360 campaigns for industry‑leading companies
• Exceptional ability to manage long‑term, multi‑million dollar engagements and multiple project tracks with a firm command of project management processes and methodologies
• Experience managing quick, nimble, short‑term engagements with smaller, more multidisciplinary teams
• Deep understanding of 360 campaign and production lifecycles
• Collaborative, organized, and motivational project manager
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Proactive, resourceful, and professional with good soft skills
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Worked in a client‑facing capacity previously and comfortable doing so

Background

• 5–7+ years of project management or production experience in a fast‑paced and integrated agency environment

Benefits

• Unlimited paid time off
• 401k with company matching and no vesting period
• Generous medical plan
• Paid parental leave
• Company‑wide events and retreats

The base rate for this role is $85/hr. This range is posted in compliance with state and municipal Pay Transparency laws.

Known is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or qualified job applicants on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or locally protected class.