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 a Senior Technical Project Manager you will be responsible for managing multiple marketing related work streams across key client accounts. Working in partnership with the client services team, you will be actively involved in receiving client briefs and responding with meticulous project plans, scope and risk assessments which will then drive the delivery teams towards meeting the business objectives of our client. You will work with the best in class creative, technical, media and analytics talent coordinating innovation in the interactive space.

Please note: This is a 3-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

• 8+ years’ experience in a Project Management role in technology organizations.
• Ability to gather and translate business needs into clear and concise technical and functional requirements.
• Ability to collaborate with disparate technical stakeholders and creative teams to drive initiatives forward.
• A quick learner and practical problem-solver, who explores both innovative and pragmatic solutions depending on the challenge
• Able to identify dependencies and the cascading impacts of delays
• Gain alignment on the scope, schedule, and assumptions for projects
• Communicate dependencies and risks internally and with clients
• Balance the opportunities and constraints within a given project
• Leverage existing tools and processes to track people and progress
• Document known and potential risks and formulate mitigation plans for them while accounting for what is unknown
• Possess a robust understanding of system development life-cycles, including agile methodologies
• Meticulous attention to detail, with the ability to see the big picture and ensure a collaborative approach to achieving shared business objectives
• Experience with direct marketing email projects and teams is preferred. Experience managing consumer website projects or digital marketing campaigns is a plus. 

QUALITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS

• As part of an embedded team you build strong, trust-based relationships with clients through proactive communication, problem-solving, and a deep understanding of their business needs.
• Excellent time management and organization skills.
• Proven experience working closely with creatives and developers to produce digital content and campaign executions, optimally within an agency environment
• Strong knowledge of account and project management principles, methods, and techniques
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills
• Sharp attention to detail and a drive for perfection

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.

$2,500 - $3,000 per week

Candidates for this role must be able to work West Coast hours (PST)

AKQA is an Equal Opportunities Employer, we believe that diversity is vital to AKQA’s ability to provide our clients with the best recommendations and are committed to fostering a varied and inclusive work environment. Your race, color, ancestry, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability or veteran status have no bearing on our hiring decisions. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. Explore our extensive range of benefits here.