Senior Project Manager (Agency)

Aquent is partnering with a globally recognized leader in the consumer goods industry, a company that consistently shapes daily life through its iconic brands and innovative products. This organization is at the forefront of delivering exceptional experiences to consumers worldwide, driven by a commitment to excellence and a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Join a team where your contributions directly impact how these beloved brands connect with millions.

About the Role

Are you a seasoned project management expert with a passion for bringing creative visions to life? We are seeking an exceptional individual to step into a pivotal role, where you will be instrumental in leading complex, cross-functional creative initiatives from conception to flawless execution. This is an incredible opportunity to make a tangible impact, driving operational excellence and ensuring that groundbreaking creative work is delivered on time and with unparalleled quality. You will be the strategic backbone, empowering creative teams and ensuring seamless collaboration across all stakeholders, ultimately shaping how our brands engage with the world.

What You'll Do

• Lead project timelines, workstreams, and deliverables across multiple simultaneous creative initiatives.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration between Creative, Production, Strategy, Brand, and other key stakeholders.
• Facilitate project kickoffs, status meetings, and regular check-ins to ensure alignment on priorities, milestones, and next steps.
• Build and maintain detailed project plans while proactively identifying dependencies, risks, and potential roadblocks.
• Partner with senior creative leadership to optimize team operations, workflows, and project execution.
• Manage project prioritization and resource allocation across fast-moving business needs.
• Anticipate challenges early and develop practical solutions to keep projects on schedule.
• Ensure projects are delivered with a high level of quality, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Foster strong relationships across teams while promoting clear communication and a collaborative working environment.
• Continuously improve project management processes to increase efficiency and support business goals.

Must-Have Qualifications

• 7+ years of project management experience within a creative agency, in-house creative team, or integrated marketing environment.
• Agency experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated success managing multiple complex projects simultaneously in fast-paced environments.
• Exceptional organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with experience managing cross-functional stakeholders at all levels.
• Proven ability to balance competing priorities while maintaining deadlines and quality standards.
• Experience partnering closely with creative leadership and production teams.
• Proficiency with project management tools such as Asana, Monday.com, Workfront, Jira, Smartsheet, or similar platforms.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• A proactive leader who combines strategic thinking with flawless execution.
• Highly collaborative, anticipating challenges before they arise.
• Communicates effectively across teams, fostering strong partnerships.
• Excels at bringing structure to fast-paced creative environments.
• Enjoys solving problems and ensuring every project moves forward efficiently from concept to completion.

About Aquent Talent:

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world's biggest brands.

Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits!

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We're about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.