Senior Project Manager Job at AKQA (New York)

Senior Project Manager

AKQA

Location:
United States , New York

Category:
IT - Administration

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

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Job Description:

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. 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.

Job Responsibility:

Manage complex, end-to-end, full life-cycle client projects from inception through to delivery
Be a client-facing member of the team and have effective communication and management across all internal disciplines
Balance specific client demands with project realities and reliably close the loop on all open issues in a timely manner
Think issues through before acting and know when to escalate
Display an enthusiasm for creating pioneering ideas, excited by the challenge of moving in new (and potentially more difficult) directions

Requirements:

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
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

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 21, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Remote work

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