Project Manager

Weber Shandwick • Washington, DC

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Weber Shandwick is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Project Manager to join our Integrated Project Management team in Washington, D.C. In this role, you’ll be the central force driving our most ambitious campaigns forward. Reporting to a Director or VP, you will partner with cross-disciplinary colleagues to deliver best-in-class work for a range of dynamic brands, ensuring that our creative and strategic vision is executed flawlessly, on time, and on budget. This position will be based in our Washington, D.C. office on a hybrid schedule. You are a master of process and a natural-born organizer who thrives on bringing order to complexity. You move seamlessly between managing budgets, timelines, and resources, all while keeping multiple teams aligned and informed. You don’t just manage tasks; you foresee risks, solve problems proactively, and take immense satisfaction in seeing a complex plan come together perfectly. A calm, confident communicator, you are the trusted partner that creative, strategy, and account teams rely on to turn ambitious ideas into tangible, impactful results.

Requirements

• 4+ years of project management experience, preferably in an agency or integrated marketing environment.
• Proven ability to lead medium-to-large scale integrated campaigns from start to finish, coordinating multi-disciplinary teams (creative, digital, PR, paid media, strategy).
• Strong financial acumen with hands-on experience managing SOWs, burn reports, staffing plans, and resource allocation.
• Proficiency with modern project management tools (e.g., Asana, Smartsheet, Monday.com, etc.).
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Communications, Marketing, Business).
• Critical Thinking: Ability to ask probing questions to anticipate and address gaps before they become issues.
• Collaboration: A talent for building strong, high-impact relationships across disciplines that deliver results.
• Conflict Resolution: Sound judgment and savvy in navigating and resolving issues with a solutions-oriented mindset.
• Business Acumen: A sharp understanding of how to accelerate work to meet both client and agency objectives.
• Future-Forward: Curious and engaged in AI and new technologies as tools to enhance work and impact.

Responsibilities

• Lead the entire project lifecycle—from brief to delivery—for medium-to-large integrated campaigns, ensuring seamless execution and alignment with client objectives.
• Develop and manage detailed project SOWs, staff plans, and resource allocations, proactively addressing scope creep and ensuring the right talent is on the job.
• Own account financials, including SOW development, burn rate tracking, budget reconciliation, and providing regular, clear updates to internal and external stakeholders.
• Create, maintain, and communicate accurate project timelines, escalating risks as needed and implementing solutions to keep projects on track.
• Serve as the central point of contact, working with cross-functional teams (Creative, Strategy, Paid Media, Analytics, and Account Management) to deliver cohesive, best-in-class solutions.
• Mentor junior team members and interns, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level