Project Manager

DXA Circa • Columbia, WA

2d • 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.

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