Senior Project Manager

Critical Mass is hiring a Senior Project Manager to work in our New York office! As a Senior Project Manager, you're a visionary, an eager learner, and someone who thrives on immersing themselves in the essence of a client's brand, business, and customer base.  Our team is all about turning innovative ideas into reality.  You will be leading a dynamic, cross-functional team on a journey to create digital experiences that not only transform customer lives but also shatter client expectations.  It’s more than just meeting goals; it’s about exceeding them in style!

Your superpower is proactive communication. You're the bridge between our clients and our talented project teams, always ready to share project updates, tackle challenges head-on, and uncover exciting opportunities.

If you're ready to embark on an exciting journey where creativity meets strategy, and where your project management skills can shine brighter than ever, then this is the place for you!

Please note that remote work is not an option for this role, and the requirement is to be onsite in New York.

You will:

• Collaborate with the team to align with project objectives, leveraging client insights and goals
• Develop comprehensive project plans, including detailed budgets that align with clients' interests
• Execute projects meticulously, adhering to established procedures and client expectations
• Diligently manage and monitor project scopes, keeping the team informed about scope changes
• Actively uncover opportunities for continuous process improvement and see through implementation of solutions
• Actively engage in client and internal meetings, contributing valuable insights and updates while speaking from a place of ownership for your all projects: know the dependencies, scope, potential risks, budgets, trends of each of them 
• Help manage change as teams progress into new using new tools and processes
• Effectively coordinate project deliverables, identifying and mitigating potential risks.
• Craft compelling and coherent client materials that convey project progress and outcomes
• Establish, implement, and oversee quality standards for project deliverables
• Manage project communication channels and document issues and changes that impact project progression
• Develop status reports and collaborate with project leaders to optimize resource allocation
• Cultivate a positive and collaborative team environment, fostering creativity and excellence
• Skillfully manage project budgets, revenue, purchase orders (POs), and invoices
• Proactively identify, analyze, prioritize, and communicate potential project risks

You have:

• A minimum of 4-7 years of experience managing various digital project types, including marketing campaigns, design production, and creative automation, with a focus on paid social, banner ads, mid-funnel, and lower-funnel strategies. Your expertise lies in combining strong design and strategy with scalability and efficiency while driving process improvements
• A strong understanding of project management principles, methods, and techniques, allowing you to expertly manage and control project scope, schedule, budget, and resource management/reporting. You excel in change management, project roadmap development, and precise revenue forecasting
• A proven track record in team management and client interactions, where you've successfully navigated discussions around project scope, schedule, budget, as well as roadmaps, objectives, and strategies
• Strong understanding of how disciplines work together and know all areas of the project that is executed by the agency 
• The ability to tactically organize and structure activities, demonstrating meticulous attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills and a receptive attitude towards feedback, allowing you to effectively engage with both your team and clients
• Strong leadership and decision-making skills that facilitate the efficient management of tasks and resources, making you a valuable asset to project success.
• A solutions-oriented mindset, setting a positive example for your team by actively seeking innovative solutions to project challenges
• The ability to stay focused on driving goals, even in high-pressure situations, ensuring project objectives are met with dedication and composure

What We Offer:

• Global maternity and parental leave
• Competitive benefits packages
• Vacation, compassionate leave, sick days, and flex days
• Access to online services for families and new parents
• Extensive winter holiday office closures
• Summer Fridays (off at 3:00 PM local time every Friday)