Account & Project Manager (Contract)

Account + Project Manager – Contract

Someoddpilot is an award-winning, brand-led creative agency in Chicago. We’re looking for an experienced Account + Project Manager to join us immediately and help lead the day-to-day management of active client work. This contract will run through Q4, with the option to renew for Q1 2027, and possibility of contract-to-hire into a full time role.

The role

You’ll sit at the center of clients and our internal teams – keeping projects moving, communication clear, and everyone aligned on what needs to happen next. This is a client-facing role for someone who can bring structure to the work without adding unnecessary process.

What you’ll do

Own projects from kickoff through delivery, managing timelines, scope, budgets, and next steps

Serve as a trusted day-to-day contact for clients

Run meetings, status calls, and internal check-ins

Translate client feedback into clear direction for strategy, creative, design, and production teams

Vet work before it goes out, making sure deliverables are complete, accurate, on brief, and ready for client review

Keep account leadership informed on project health, timing, and potential issues

Anticipate roadblocks and raise flags early

Help ensure the work stays focused, on brief, and moving toward a strong creative outcome

What you bring

4+ years of agency experience in project management or account management

Experience managing consumer brand, campaign, or integrated creative work

Strong client communication and relationship skills

A solid understanding of scopes, budgets, timelines, and creative workflows

The ability to manage multiple priorities without losing sight of the details

Good judgment, good taste, curiosity, and the confidence to keep both clients and teams moving