Senior Project Manager

At AKQA, our Delivery Discipline sets the approach and standard for project delivery and governance, ensuring that clients maximize their return on investment. Responsible for team performance, they provide team members with the tools, support and training essential to delivering the most effective result possible. We are seeking a highly organized, proactive Project Manager to act as the linchpin between our creative, technical, and client teams. With a background in structuring and delivering creative marketing campaigns, mobile app builds or large-scale web builds. You will be responsible for planning, executing, and delivering high-impact projects—ranging from traditional / digital marketing campaigns, branding initiatives to web development and software launches. The ideal candidate blends technical understanding with creative empathy, bringing order to creative chaos while ensuring technical feasibility, timely delivery, and budget management.

Responsibilities

Plan and define project scope, goals, deliverables, and technical specifications; Create comprehensive project plans with detailed timelines, milestones, and resource allocation using tools like Jira, Asana, or Microsoft Project; Act as primary liaison between creative teams and technical teams; Ensure creative assets are seamlessly integrated into technical deliverables; Allocate human, financial, and technical resources effectively; Monitor project costs, track expenses, and manage budgets to ensure profitability; Proactively identify potential roadblocks and develop mitigation strategies; Maintain regular communication with clients and internal stakeholders to provide status updates, manage expectations, and facilitate feedback loops; Utilize and improve project management methodologies (Agile, Scrum, or Kanban) to streamline workflows; Ensure final deliverables align with creative brief and technical requirements

Requirements

5+ years of experience in project management within a creative agency, tech company, or digital production environment; Strong knowledge of Agile (Scrum/Kanban) and Waterfall methodologies; Proficiency in project management software (Jira, Asana, Trello, Basecamp, or MS Project); Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas, dashboards); Ability to lead multiple workstreams in parallel, managing shared dependencies, risks, and aligning to overarching programme goals; Understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC), UI/UX principles, content management systems (CMS), and basic web technologies; Familiarity with creative processes, such as video production, graphic design, and content creation workflows; Exceptional communication, problem-solving, and negotiation skills; Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and maintain composure under tight deadlines; Strong sense of personal responsibility for own and team's work; Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Marketing, Computer Science, Communications, or a related field

Nice to have

Exposure to leveraging AI tools or integrating AI-driven solutions into project delivery, workflows, or decision-making; PMP, CSM, or similar certification