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About Our Client
Our client is a design and digital agency working with clients across the U.S. and internationally on projects such as websites, graphic design, and video. The company is rolling out a new project management process and incorporating AI into how its teams work.
They are looking for a Project Manager to own the day-to-day management of client projects under this new process.
About the Role
We are looking for a Project Manager to own the day-to-day management of client projects, from budgets and deadlines to team coordination. This is a new position created as part of the company’s new project management process, and the person will take on both new and existing projects.
The ideal candidate is sharp, independent, and organized, and communicates well with people. The main stakeholder is the client, so this person must be comfortable handling both easy and difficult clients and making every client experience smoother through good project management. Day to day, they will also work with internal designers and developers.
The ideal candidate is also comfortable using AI tools. Experience with projects similar to the company’s (websites, design, video) is a strong plus. The role includes a weekly reporting routine: every Monday, the Project Manager sends a short report and a 5–10 minute Zoom video update to the CEO.
Responsibilities
- Manage approximately 10 medium-scope projects at the same time
- Set up and track project budgets and keep projects on schedule
- Serve as the main point of contact for clients, building trust and managing expectations
- Handle difficult client situations and resolve issues before they escalate
- Coordinate day to day with internal designers and developers to keep work moving
- Keep projects organized using the company’s project management tools and processes
- Prepare a weekly report every Monday, along with a 5–10 minute Zoom video update, for the CEO
- Use AI tools to improve project management efficiency
- Attend client meetings, mostly in U.S. Eastern Time, with occasional meetings in other time zones agreed in advance
What We’re Looking For
- Strong spoken and written English, with the ability to communicate clearly with clients
- Experience managing client-facing projects in a service-based environment, such as a design, marketing, software, or creative agency (MUST)
- Proven experience in project management, including budgeting, deadlines, and organization
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; comfortable speaking with people and working directly with clients
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Experience handling difficult clients and complex situations
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Experience with project management tools (Asana, Trello, Jira, or similar)
- Basic familiarity with AI tools, such as Claude
- Availability to work primarily on U.S. Eastern Time, with a flexible, results-focused schedule
- Ability to provide professional references from previous managers
- Experience managing projects for websites, graphic design, or video (a plus)
- Experience in design, creative, or digital agencies (a plus)
Perks – What’s in It for You?
- Compensation: $3,000 – $3,500 USD per month
- Fully remote opportunity
- Flexible schedule focused on outcomes rather than fixed hours
- Flexibility around holidays and time off, agreed with the team and clients
- Opportunity to join a growing agency and help shape a new project management process
Hiring Process
- 8-minute Hireflix video interview
- Interview with the Project Manager lead (30min)
- Interview with the CEO (30-40min)
- Possible assessment (to be confirmed)
- Reference check: we will ask for work references from previous managers
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