Hello! We’re Clique Studios. We're a team of ~35 project managers, strategists, designers, and engineers who believe in the power of creativity. We're here to help organizations build their digital future in a way that makes a real impact (and to lead fulfilling lives while we do it).
We are seeking a Project Manager to join our team and significantly contribute to our growth and the growth of our clients. In this role, you will not only manage digital projects but also lead them. You will help shape the strategy of your engagements. Your responsibilities will encompass both "core" skills (relationship building, leadership, advocating for design and development decisions, and managing expectations) and "craft" skills (writing, technical scope documentation, ensuring profitability and continuing partnerships, day-to-day management in our PM system, Wrike, providing status updates, creating timelines, managing resources, and more).
Please note: We typically receive a high volume of applications. This posting will close on Sunday, April 20th so that we can dedicate ample time to read through all applications prior to scheduling interviews.
Role Expectations:
- Core skills
- Have full ownership of projects from kickoff through launch and retainer accounts for a variety of clients and project types
- Act as primary communication contact and strategist for clients, helping them achieve their goals and building strong relationships along the way
- Demonstrate an eagerness to receive feedback (internal and external) and problem-solve accordingly
- Collaborate to solve problems with a cross-capability PM team (including UX/Accessibility/Content Strategy/SEO practices) to facilitate the best approach depending on the project
- Craft skills
- Produce detailed technical scopes, project timelines, creative briefs, resource plans, and status updates using our suite of tools
- Proactively manage profitability, resources, and project success of every engagement
- Ensure milestones are met by managing client and internal team
- Recognize and proactively seize opportunities for expanding client partnerships with new scopes of work
- Create plans for additional project needs that may fall outside the “typical” process. For example, extensive QA plans & execution, custom technology pieces, leadership of large content migration projects, and more
- Strong understanding of digital design and engineering processes.
- 2+ years of Project Management experience in fields like Marketing, Design, Digital Agencies, IT, etc.
- Exceptional written and oral communication skills; Demonstrated ability to present work and speak professionally in client presentations
- Ability to thrive in a collaborative environment with multidisciplinary teams
- Working knowledge of enterprise software (G Suite, Slack, Excel, JIRA/Wrike or other similar task & PM tool) and familiarity with CMS constructs (WordPress, Webflow, Drupal or other)
You Might Be The Right Person If:
- You love the art and science of project management. You love leading teams, keeping projects moving, and building strong client relationships. You’re energized by the process and take pride in doing this role well.
- You face problems head-on and view them as opportunities.
- You are self-motivated and want to build something.
- You are driven by a desire to make the jobs of those around you easier.
- You consider yourself a teacher of your craft and an ever-learning student.
- You enjoy a diverse project portfolio and taking on new technical challenges.
About Us
Clique Studios is a creative digital transformation business. We drive creativity across our areas of expertise (strategy, design, engineering) to help organizations build their digital future in a way that makes a real impact. We partner with leading civic organizations like Red Rocks, international Fortune 500 companies like McDonald's, universities like Northwestern, local staples like Music Box, and a host of other industries.
Locations
This is a national, remote posting.
Culture & Growth
- to get a good sense of our perspective.
- We are driven by our team-sourced and supported: Build Something, Be a Student and a Teacher, and Make Somebody's Job Easier.
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- Annual reviews with a 6-month check-in on performance goals, alignment with values, and your current level of engagement with your work.
- Access to educational training and mentoring opportunities through the Clique Creative Grant
- Time off for volunteering.
This is a mid-level role and the salary range is $70,000-$100,000.
- Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 20 days PTO, 25 days PTO after three years
- 13 holidays (including a week at the end of the year, plus two floating holidays)
- Clique Creative Grant: $1,000/year to support your full creative self through education (think courses and conferences), rejuvenation (think well-being and retreats), and inspiration (think live performances and museums).
- Yearly equipment stipend
- 8 sick days
- Paid parental leave
- 401k with match after 1 year
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Top Skills
What We Do
Massive investments are being made in the name of “digital transformation.” But too many organizations are plodding towards uninteresting, uninspired futures.
Not everyone accepts this. Companies who harness the power of creativity are more likely to innovate, have better outcomes, and do a better job of helping people.
Put simply: creativity works.
We're Clique Studios, a creative studio built for digital transformation. We drive creativity across our areas of expertise (strategy, design, engineering) to help organizations build their digital future in a way that makes a real impact
