Delivery management is the engine that drives projects forward at Code and Theory. As the cornerstone of our teams, project managers are the glue that binds cross-functional talents, orchestrating every project's successful delivery. They plan, manage, lead, price, challenge, and innovate to ensure flawless execution while balancing client success with agency business outcomes.
As a Senior Project Manager, you will run projects independently or under the leadership of Program Directors, while working closely with clients and internal teams to successfully deliver solutions. You will have a leadership role in balancing creative and technical ambition with business objectives, ensuring high-quality project delivery.
WHAT YOU'LL DO - Lead projects from initiation through launch, ensuring delivery against timelines, scope, budget, and quality expectations.
- Own day-to-day project management activities, keeping cross-functional teams aligned and workstreams moving forward.
- Serve as a trusted client partner, leading regular communication and building strong relationships throughout engagements.
- Balance creative and technical ambition with business objectives to deliver high-quality solutions.
- Drive delivery against contracted scope while maintaining financial health and supporting project profitability.
- Proactively identify risks, solve problems, and escalate issues when needed to keep projects on track.
- Communicate project plans, status, dependencies, and key decisions to clients, internal teams, and senior leadership.
- Partner with discipline leads to estimate resources, manage staffing plans, and align teams to project needs.
- Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and positivity across cross-functional teams.
- Contribute to continuous improvement by challenging processes, driving operational excellence, and helping teams deliver their best work.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED- Strong knowledge of product development and ways of working, with the ability to apply best practices and mentor junior Project Managers.
- Proven ability to independently, yet love working with your teams and clients.
- AI is an integral part of how you work and get things done.
- Ownership of complex projects or workstreams from kickoff through launch.
- Excellent problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to risk management.
- Confidence leading client conversations and managing stakeholder expectations.
- Strong understanding of resource planning, staffing, and project financials.
- Ability to foster trust, collaboration, and positivity across internal teams and client partnerships.
- Passion for driving complex projects and delivering creative and technology excellence.
- Curiosity about trends and innovation across technical and creative disciplines.
- Strong ownership mindset, from scoping through delivery.
- Humility and empathy when leading cross-functional teams and collaborating with stakeholders.
- Nice to Have:
- Prior agency/services experience
- Experience mentoring or managing junior team members
- Familiarity with project management tools such as Jira, Asana, or similar platforms
The base compensation range for this role is $110,000- $140,000 and spans multiple levels. We're open to hiring at the level that best matches the right candidate's experience. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, budget, and location.
