Contractor - Project Manager

TekWissen•Malvern, PA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide. We are a community of 50 million who think—and feel—differently about investing. Together, we're changing the way the world invests. Since our founding in 1975, helping investors achieve their goals has been our main reason for existence. At Client, we're built differently. Our client is investor-owned, meaning that we're owned by our funds, which are owned by our fund shareholder clients. Therefore, your success adds to ours, so you're surrounded by people who care about the same things. With no other parties to answer to, we make decisions—including keeping investing costs as low as possible—with your needs in mind. Because of our unique structure, your goals align with our goals. We are seeking a Creative Agency Manager who brings strong executive presence, demonstrates a disciplined work ethic, and the proven ability to lead complex work end to end. This individual will lead the planning, execution, and delivery of creative campaigns, ensuring timelines are met, workflows are efficient, and stakeholders remain aligned. The ideal candidate is highly fluent in Workfront, excels in fast-paced environments, and proactively identifies opportunities to improve processes and accelerate speed to market. This role requires a strong problem solver who thrives in ambiguity, operates with accountability, and consistently drives results across cross-functional teams. In-office expectation: Tuesday–Thursday, with active cross functional engagement. Our vision is to deliver exceptional, white-glove creative project management support, ensuring a seamless and positive experience for RED (Client's in-house agency for Personal Wealth Marketing) and Client stakeholders. Creative Agency Managers are drivers of operational excellence, leveraging technology and automation, structured workflows, and strong communication to improve efficiency, enable scalability, and enhance delivery outcomes. They foster consistency in processes, lead change adoption, and serve as trusted partners across the organization.

Requirements

5+ years of project management experience (creative, marketing, or similar fast-paced environments preferred)
3+ years of hands-on Workfront experience, including workflow design and management
Proven experience managing multiple large-scale projects and timelines simultaneously
Demonstrated ability to drive operational efficiency and process improvements
Experience navigating ambiguity and leading work in evolving environments
Strong executive presence and ability to influence stakeholders at all levels
Exceptional communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
Proven ability to lead and collaborate across cross-functional teams
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field (or equivalent experience)

Nice To Haves

Highly fluent in Workfront
Excels in fast-paced environments
Proactively identifies opportunities to improve processes and accelerate speed to market
Strong problem solver who thrives in ambiguity, operates with accountability, and consistently drives results across cross-functional teams

Responsibilities

Build, manage, and maintain detailed project timelines, ensuring milestones and deadlines are consistently met
Oversee multiple concurrent campaigns and complex workstreams simultaneously
Structure and optimize workflows within Workfront, including intake, routing, templates, and reporting
Ensure work is properly scoped, prioritized, and aligned to business objectives
Communicate requirements, dependencies, and deliverables clearly across all stakeholders
Identify inefficiencies and proactively implement solutions to streamline workflows
Drive continuous improvement initiatives that increase team velocity and reduce operational friction
Design and implement new workflows independently, based on business needs and asset complexity
Leverage data, reporting, and stakeholder feedback to inform optimization decisions
Promote best practices across project management and creative operations
Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders across business, creative, and production teams
Serve as a trusted advisor, providing guidance and recommendations to drive campaign success
Lead kickoffs, status updates, and alignment meetings with clarity and purpose
Tailor communication style to effectively engage both working teams and executive stakeholders
Ensure alignment across cross-functional partners throughout the project lifecycle
Navigate ambiguity in project scope, timelines, and team structures while maintaining forward momentum
Champion new processes, tools, and ways of working to improve outcomes
Clearly communicate the rationale behind changes to gain stakeholder alignment and adoption
Independently identify and implement solutions, escalating when appropriate
Demonstrate strong analytical and critical thinking capabilities
Enable teams to adapt quickly to shifting priorities
Ensure all deliverables meet quality standards prior to handoff to downstream teams
Maintain a strong focus on accuracy, detail, and overall delivery excellence
Assess scope and level of effort across projects and campaigns
Align and assess resources as necessary in response to project changes
Coordinate across teams to ensure work is properly staffed and prioritized
Resolve conflicts and remove blockers to keep work progressing
Demonstrate deep expertise in Workfront, including workflow design and optimization
Apply tools, automation, and systems to improve efficiency and scalability
Maintain a strong understanding of creative production processes across channels (digital, video, social, print, etc.)
Stay current on evolving marketing operations tools, practices, and technologies