Project Manager

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 solutions that capture the imagination and deliver impressive returns for our clients.

Project Managers at AKQA are responsible for day-to-day management of all aspects of a project. PMs acutely understand the opportunities and constraints of any given assignment. Taking responsibility for setting and managing expectations internally and with clients, they deliver on time, within budget, and against agreed objectives.

Based in the heart of SoHo, our New York studio is as vibrant as its location. We are visionaries and makers, combining strategy, creative, and technology to deliver best-in-class experiences for our clients. 

Our culture celebrates diversity, hard work, and fun. We are passionate about our craft, working together to create a better future, and ensuring we have an unfair share of the best talent.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

• Has experience managing digital design and development projects and demonstrates a sound understanding of a variety of project management methodologies.
• Understands sequencing of activities and dependencies for effective day-to-day workflow management of a cross-disciplinary project team.
• Demonstrates the ability to draft Statements of Work, Change Orders, and timelines.
• Has a foundational understanding for how to identify risks and issues as they arise and work with the project team and program management leadership to develop mitigation plans.
• Can create staffing scenarios and understands how to monitor project metrics to mitigate any staffing or financial risks.
• Can present information clearly, effectively, and at ease in team meetings, client presentations, or occasionally in a larger group setting.
• Holds working team accountable for delivery. Guides alignment and identifies solutions.
• Knows how to manage and care for a project team by effectively managing team morale. 

QUALITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS

• 2-5 years of experience preferably within an agency environment, delivering innovative, interactive, and consumer-focused solutions.
• Experience at adapting to an existing delivery process to a clients' needs and process.
• Effective communication skills at all levels, (presentation, written, verbal).
• Proficient at project organization and documentation (i.e. content organization, management of client materials and deliverables, orienting the team around what materials/information exist and where to access)
• Ability to build strong relationships with peers and external client staff, and the ability to achieve results under potentially difficult circumstances.
• Ability to work well under pressure and to have an objective focused and positive approach and be comfortable working independently. Is self-motivated and self-driven.
• Strong customer service ethos, a commitment to quality, and the will to constantly drive improvements to uphold high standards of excellence and integrity.
• Possesses good business acumen and sound judgment.
• Displays enthusiasm for creating pioneering ideas and is excited by the challenge of moving in new, and potentially more challenging directions.
• Eager to provide insight to and receive feedback.
• Negotiates well, listens actively, and makes compelling points. Able to build strong relationships with peers and business counterparts.

This role is associated with the New York Studio. 

Explore our extensive range of benefits here.

AKQA is an Equal Opportunities Employer, we believe that diversity is vital to AKQA's ability to provide our clients with the best recommendations and are committed to fostering a varied and inclusive work environment. Your race, color, ancestry, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability or veteran status have no bearing on our hiring decisions. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.