At AKQA, we believe in the imaginative application of art and science to create beautiful ideas, products and services. With an entrepreneurial and collaborative approach, we design adaptive digital services and applications that capture the imagination, delivering impressive returns for our clients.

As an AKQA Associate Project Manager, you will be responsible for multiple small, end-to-end, full life-cycle client projects. Your key responsibilities will include scheduling, budgeting, and authoring requirement definition documents. This is a client-facing role requiring effective communication and facilitation skills.

Associate Project Managers play a key role in delivering innovative solutions for our clients. This position will support senior-level members to deliver project assistance responsibilities including resource allocation, time tracking, documentation, and managing communication between various capabilities. You will work with best in class creative, technical, media, and analytics talent coordinating innovation in the interactive space.

Please note: This is a 3-4 month freelance contract role. No visa transfers or visa sponsorships will be offered at this time.  Candidates for this role must be able to work West Coast hours.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

• 3-4 years of hands-on experience managing (or helping to manage) projects and teams focused on the creation and build of digital deliverables such as websites, landing pages/microsites, apps, email, and banner animations
• Proven experience working closely with creatives and developers to build, redesign, maintain and launch complex websites, produce product pages, and/or create beautifully designed digital e-commerce experiences for web or mobile
• Experience creating project schedules/timelines and then managing projects according to schedule and within budget
• Experience scheduling and leading internal and client meetings, writing and distributing meeting notes, and creating daily or weekly project hotlists
• Experience managing project resource needs and allocations throughout the duration of the project lifecycle
• Agency experience is a plus

QUALITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Great “problem-solving” ability within a high-pressure environment
• Quick learner who is action-oriented
• Very organized and methodical
• Knowledge and understanding of the digital delivery lifecycle
• General interest and knowledge about digital experiences, products & technology, mobile, social media, and general advertising

The pay range for this position at the time of this posting is indicated below. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications.

$40 - $45 per hour

We believe great work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach including required in-office days. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

AKQA is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.