Hybrid Full-time

Carat, a dentsu company is hiring a Project Manager - Temporary Worker

About the Role

ICUC, part of Dentsu Creative, is hiring a Temporary Project Manager to oversee complex digital experience and website implementation projects from strategy through development. In this client-facing role, you will be responsible for budget-conscious delivery, leading cross-functional teams, and managing key client relationships.

What You'll Do

  • Develop project plans ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and according to scope.
  • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to confirm project goals, scope, and requirements.
  • Manage client relationships and ensure client satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Lead cross-functional teams including designers, developers, and marketers, providing guidance for high-quality deliverables.
  • Allocate project resources, monitor usage, and adjust for efficiency.
  • Manage risks throughout the project lifecycle to minimize impact on outcomes.
  • Develop project budgets, track expenses, and ensure cost control.
  • Facilitate communication between project team members, stakeholders, and senior management.
  • Provide regular project status updates and reports highlighting milestones and risks.
  • Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement best practices.
  • Maintain accurate project documentation including plans, requirements, change requests, and decisions.

What We're Looking For

  • Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Project Manager.
  • Focus on digital experience technology implementations and related projects.
  • Demonstrated expertise in project management methodologies, tools, and best practices.
  • Experience successfully managing complex projects from initiation to completion.
  • In-depth understanding of digital technologies, trends, and best practices.
  • Familiarity with user experience (UX) design, web and mobile development, content management systems (CMS), and digital marketing.
  • Experience managing project budgets, allocating resources, and ensuring project profitability.
  • Experience managing client relationships, understanding client needs, and ensuring client satisfaction.
  • Ability to identify and overcome project-related challenges and risks.

Nice to Have

  • Experience collaborating with offshore teams.
  • Familiarity with Agile project management methodologies such as Scrum or Kanban.
  • Experience applying Agile methodologies to digital projects.

Team & Environment

This is a client-facing position reporting to the Director, Project Management.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Compensation range: $37.50-$60.81 per hour.
  • Temporary employees are eligible for paid holidays in accordance with dentsu policy.
  • Eligible for safe and sick time.

Work Mode

This is a hybrid role with a primary location of USA - Remote - New York. At dentsu, we believe great work happens when we’re connected. Our way of working combines flexibility with in-person collaboration to spark ideas and strengthen our teams.

Dentsu is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, political affiliation, religious practices and observances, citizenship status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Required Skills
Project ManagementClient Relationship ManagementStakeholder CommunicationBudget ManagementResource PlanningRisk ManagementAgile MethodologiesTeam LeadershipReportingProcess Improvement
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Posted 3 months ago