Senior Project Manager
$81,225–$81,225 year
On-siteChicago, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
Oversee multiple concurrent social-first projects or large content programs exceeding $1MM, managing always-on organic social pipelines from intake through delivery and publishing. Lead project planning across short-form video, static, and creator content while partnering with creative, strategy, and social teams to bring platform-native ideas to life quickly. Develop integrated project plans, dependency mappings, and critical paths, then forecast staffing needs and manage budgets in partnership with finance. Anticipate operational risks, drive mitigation strategies, and own status reporting to communicate updates and opportunities to clients and stakeholders. Navigate fast-paced, iterative workflows tied to trends and cultural moments, ensuring timelines, scopes, and deliverables stay on track without slowing creativity.
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in project management, production, or account management within an agency or content studio
- Strong experience managing organic social media content and always-on campaigns
- Deep understanding of platform-first creative (TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, etc.) and social trends
- Experience working with high-volume content production and fast turnaround timelines
- Excellent organizational, communication, and multitasking skills in a fast-paced environment
- Proven ability to manage complex workflows across multiple stakeholders
- Financial acumen, including scoping, budgeting, and burn tracking
- Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
- Experience with content production workflows, including video and creator/influencer content
- Client-facing experience with the ability to build strong relationships
- Familiarity with tools such as Microsoft 365, Teams, Smartsheet, Float, or similar
- Experience managing integrated campaigns across multiple disciplines
- Experience with production planning and operational workflow development
Desired Qualifications
- Master's degree preferred
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