Senior Project Manager - Freelance

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.

At AKQA, Senior Project Managers manage complex, end-to-end, full life-cycle client projects from inception through to delivery.  Senior Project Managers are client-facing members of the team and are required to have effective communication and management across all internal disciplines.  They are able to balance specific client demands with project realities and reliably close the loop on all open issues in a timely manner.  They think issues through before acting and know when to escalate.  Senior Project Managers display an enthusiasm for creating pioneering ideas, excited by the challenge of moving in new (and potentially more difficult) directions.

NOTE: This is a temporary, full-time freelance role for 3-6 months with potential to extend. Candidates may work remote (US only) as long as they are available during normal business hours, Eastern Time Zone, out of consideration for our team and client. Relocation and visa sponsorship are not available. Freelancers will be engaged on a temporary basis via W-2; 1099/contractor/vendor status is not an option.

AKQA offers teams the opportunity to produce innovative work that moves companies, and their communities forward. All disciplines collaborate to find the best solution while delivering each aspect to the highest standard. From products and services to imaginative storytelling, our shared vision is to create experiences that drive progress and results. We are fortunate to partner with forward-thinking clients, including Verizon, IBM, Mayo Clinic, HSS, Volvo, and Campari.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

• Responsible for the successful delivery of projects up to $1MM, with high-quality deliverables, on time and to budget
• Tailoring and communicating an appropriate project structure by methodology or project phase
• Setting up, structuring and delivering a diverse range of projects – innovation-based, technically complex, strategic, localized, etc.
• Work with leads to accurately estimate an agreed scope of work according to the most appropriate model (e.g. fixed fee, retainer, etc.)
• Track and report financial status of a project against estimate
• Track and manage Estimate at Complete (EAC) to highlight potential overruns before they occur
• Escalate and resolve financial issues as they happen
• Communicate with Resource Management to effectively close staffing gaps on projects
• Manage multiple suppliers, partners and client(s) to ensure best outcome for both the client and AKQA. Keep stakeholders informed of project progress at all times and manage expectations proactively
• Define and agree the scope of work internally and with clients and ensure projects are delivered within this agreed scope
• Proactively identify, manage and mitigate risk on a project

QUALITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS

• 5-8+ years’ experience of delivering full life-cycle projects in an agency environment while implementing innovative, interactive and consumer-focused solutions
• Experience of managing complex, full life-cycle projects in excess of $1MM
• Experience managing site/app strategy, design and development Strong communication and organizational skills

OTHER DETAILS

• Remote (United States only) position
• Available during normal business hours, US Eastern Time Zone
• Full-time work schedule (40hrs/wk)
• Anticipated weekly pay range between $3,000 - $3,500