Senior Project Manager

The hub of the agency wheels. Master of process. Champion of problem-solving. The driver of meaningful solutions to business problems and is an enthusiastic enabler of creativity. Facilitator of the when, how, where, and who. This is a BarkleyOKRP Senior Project Manager. And the best part about all of it? They get to work with some of the most talented, driven, engaging, and creative folks in the industry. Win/win/win, if you ask us.

So… if you think you have what it takes to join our team of driven doers, send us a note. In a timely, organized manner, of course.

*This is a hybrid role based out of our Chicago office.

Responsibilities

Plan, manage and drive project deliverables across multiple projects and brands, simultaneously

Work collaboratively to allocate and manage resources by project and account, including any freelancing needs with the Resource Planning team

Own, maintain and report on project plans, status, and hot lists for every project and account assigned with the agency approved tool

Schedule and lead weekly internal, and at times, external (client facing) status meetings

Track key decisions and prioritization that impacts project budgets, cadence, scope, and/or timelines

Contribute to the fiscal responsibility of assigned brands including: the process that encompasses the creation of new scopes and scope amendments, financial reporting and estimations as needed

Continuously provide transparency with key stakeholders (internal and external) to mitigate risk to budget, scope and timelines

Ensure all project objectives and deliverables are clearly documented, approved, and delivered to meet clients’ needs and expectations

Support teams to define and measure project success using metrics, tools and resources

Assist with training and onboarding new Brand Operations partners

Guide the adoption and adherence of new/existing processes and standards agency wide

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university required

Minimum of 5 years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience required

Experience assembling and managing schedules with multiple dependencies and stakeholders simultaneously

Passion for empowering partners and clients with a seamless experience through process improvement and standardization

Professional presentation skills and strong personal presence are required

Must possess outstanding interpersonal skills as well as an articulate, friendly, “whatever it takes” service-minded attitude, along with a strong work ethic

Cross-media experience preferred

PMP, Six-sigma, ScrumMaster certifications are desirable

Must possess positivity, high energy, and a high-level of confidence in your capabilities

Ability to establish and build productive relationships quickly with diverse personalities in order to meet adapting project demands

Excellent analytics mentality - telling stories with data and facts

The annual gross base salary range is $65,000- $85,000 USD. This range represents the anticipated target salary range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and are based on factors such as a candidate’s qualifications, skills, and geographic location. Salary is one component of BarkleyOKRP's total compensation package, which includes multiple health insurance options, flexible PTO, life insurance, and 401K.

BarkleyOKRP’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion + Belonging

At BarkleyOKRP, DEI+B drives work that matters. We believe people and creativity are made of the same substance, and when every perspective is valued, the impact is stronger. We build belonging as a business strategy, power inclusive creativity that delivers measurable results, and hold ourselves accountable as a B Corp committed to progress over performative intent. When people are valued, the work carries greater impact.