Project Manager

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At AKQA, our Delivery Discipline sets the approach and standard for project delivery and governance, ensuring that clients maximise 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.

As a Project Manager, you will partner with our existing client base to build award-winning brands and solve business problems creatively. You will be adept at managing a wide array of stakeholders, internal and external, while consistently ensuring that projects meet all scope, time and budget requirements.

At AKQA, you’ll work in an innovative and inclusive culture surrounded by some of the brightest minds in their fields. You’ll also have the opportunity to learn and grow within a creative and technically advanced team, and have access to ongoing personal and professional development. At AKQA, we are committed to both your career growth and your work / life balance, working in a hybrid in-studio / WFH model.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

• Lead the day-to-day delivery of digital projects with accountability for time, budget, and quality
• Manage all core documentation : scopes, estimates, timelines, risks, and status reports
• Anticipate delivery risks and take corrective action as needed
• Act as the central point of contact across client, creative, production, and tech teams
• Drive momentum through clear communication, milestone tracking, and team facilitation
• Escalate performance or delivery risks proactively and constructively
• Own the creation of Statements of Work and associated project plans
• Deliver medium-complexity projects with autonomy, from initiation to close
• Own the financial performance of projects
• Track and report on budget status, run rates, and commercial health
• Identify, communicate, and manage changes to time, cost, and scope
• Understand the client’s business, political landscape, and key drivers
• Identify growth opportunities and support account expansion
• Maintain high-quality data for reporting and governance

QUALITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS

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.

Seniority level

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Project Management, Consulting, and Management

Industries

Advertising Services, Marketing Services, and Technology, Information and Media

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