5-7 years of project management experience in a creative or technical environment
Strong knowledge of product development and best practices
Proven ability to manage complex projects independently
Excellent problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to risk management
Confidence in leading client conversations and managing stakeholder expectations
Strong understanding of resource planning and project financials
Passion for driving projects that blend creativity and technology
Responsibilities
Lead projects from initiation through launch, ensuring adherence to timelines, scope, budget, and quality
Manage day-to-day project activities, keeping teams aligned and workflows progressing
Serve as a trusted partner to clients, maintaining strong communication and relationships
Balance creative and technical goals with business objectives for high-quality outcomes
Drive project delivery while maintaining financial health and profitability
Proactively identify and resolve risks, escalating issues as necessary
Communicate project plans, status updates, and key decisions to stakeholders
Benefits
Collaborative and positive work culture
Opportunities for professional development and mentorship
Engagement with innovative projects at the intersection of creativity and technology
Support for continuous improvement and operational excellence
Flexible work environment that values work-life balance
Full Job Description
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 as 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 compensation range for this role is $110,000 - $130,000 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.
