Senior Account Project Manager (Freelance)

This role is 1099 Independent Contract, with potential to move to full-time.

Candidates must be based in San Francisco, CA and available to be in office a minimum of 2x/week.

Responsibilities

• Client-Centric Leadership: Serve as the primary client contact for assigned accounts, maintaining strong relationships and ensuring satisfaction by addressing their needs and expectations effectively.
• Strategic Account Planning: Partner with client services to develop and execute detailed account and project plans, aligning with both client and agency goals, including budgets, timelines, and resource allocation.
• Integrated Campaign Management: Lead cross-functional teams (client services, strategy, production, creative, and media) to deliver integrated, multi-channel campaigns with exceptional results.
• Problem Solving: Anticipate and resolve project challenges to minimize risks and ensure seamless delivery.
• Business Growth: Identify and act on opportunities to expand client accounts, contributing to revenue growth and account development.
• Financial Stewardship: Monitor and manage budgets, ensuring projects are profitable and financial targets are met.
• Mentorship: Support and guide Account Project Managers and junior staff to foster their professional growth and enhance team collaboration.

• Quality Control: Oversee deliverables to ensure they meet or exceed client expectations, maintaining the highest standards of quality.
• Proactive Communication: Facilitate regular status updates, stakeholder meetings, and performance reporting to keep clients and internal teams aligned.
• Process Optimization: Continuously refine workflows to enhance efficiency and effectiveness across departments.

Requirements

• Experience: 6-8+ years in project or account management within a creative, advertising, or marketing agency.
• Client Services Expertise: Proven track record of managing and growing client relationships, with an ability to address client needs and resolve challenges effectively.
• Campaign Management: Expertise in managing complex, integrated campaigns across Social, Digital, Email, Video, and other channels.
• Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and mentor junior team members.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Wrike) and strong analytical skills to interpret campaign performance.
• Communication: Exceptional interpersonal and written communication skills to effectively manage stakeholders and deliver compelling presentations.
• Resilience: Ability to thrive under pressure, maintain a positive attitude, and adapt to shifting priorities.
• Detail-Oriented: A commitment to excellence in every aspect of project and client management.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in marketing, advertising, or related field; PMP certification is a plus.

Benefits

Agency Values:
We are curious
We make a difference
We like to challenge
We love to innovate