Project Manager - Temporary Worker

Job Description:

**TEMP Role – W2 on dentsu payroll only, Hourly Non-Exempt 

**Duration: 2/2-7/31/2026 

**40 Hours/Week for first 6 weeks, 20 hours/Week remainder of duration 

**Work Central Time Zone Hours 

**Must be US based 

Company Description:  

Merkle, a dentsu company, powers the experience economy. For more than 35 years, the company has put people at the heart of its approach to digital business transformation. As the only integrated experience consultancy in the world with a heritage in data science and business performance, Merkle delivers holistic, end-to-end experiences that drive growth, engagement, and loyalty. Merkle’s expertise has earned recognition as a “Leader” by top industry analyst firms, in categories such as digital transformation and commerce, experience design, engineering and technology integration, digital marketing, data science, CRM and loyalty, and customer data management. With more than 16,000 employees, Merkle operates in 30+ countries throughout the Americas, EMEA, and APAC.  

Job Description:  

We are seeking a Temporary Website Implementation Project Manager. In this role, you will oversee implementation projects that span across digital experiences (Strategy, Creative, and Website/Mobile App Development), ensuring budget-conscious delivery with a clear scope. You will collaborate with stakeholders to align project goals and requirements, while managing client relationships for satisfaction. Leading a diverse team, you'll guide them towards high-quality outcomes, allocate resources, and adjust for project efficiency. Risk assessment and mitigation will be crucial, alongside budget development and cost control. Communication facilitation, quality assurance, and continuous improvement will also be part of your responsibilities and documentation of all project facets. This is a client facing position reporting to the Director, Project Management.  

Job Responsibilities: 

• You will develop project plans, ensuring that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and according to the defined scope. 

• You will collaborate with stakeholders, both internal and external, to confirm project goals, scope, and requirements. Manage client relationships and ensure client satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.  

• You will lead cross-functional teams, including designers, developers, marketers, and other project resources. Provide guidance and direction to team members, ensuring collaboration and high-quality project deliverables. 

• You will allocate project resources, ensuring that team members have the necessary capacity to complete their tasks. Monitor resource use and adjust increase project efficiency. 

• You will manage risks throughout the project lifecycle to minimize their impact on project outcomes. 

• You will develop project budgets, tracking expenses and ensuring cost control. 

• You will facilitate communication between project team members, stakeholders, and senior management. Provide regular project status updates and reports, highlighting milestones and risks. 

• You will identify