Senior Technical Project Manager - Freelance

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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 lead the execution of multiple marketing technology projects for a key client account. Partnering closely with client teams, you'll develop comprehensive project plans, define scope, and manage risks to ensure successful delivery and achievement of our client's business goals. You'll collaborate with top-tier creative and technical talent, driving innovation in customer relationship management and email marketing solutions.

Please note: This is a 3-month freelance contract role. No visa transfers or visa sponsorships will be offered at this time. 

 

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) 

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.