Senior Project Manager

SixSpeed•Minneapolis, MN

12d

About The Position

As a Senior Project Manager at SixSpeed, you are the driver that keeps large, integrated projects on track and moving forward. You’ll lead cross-functional teams, manage budgets and timelines, and ensure that every detail of delivery aligns with client expectations and agency standards. We’re looking for someone who thrives in complexity, anticipates challenges before they become issues, and consistently brings solutions to the table. If you’re a proactive facilitator who can balance strategy with execution, this is your opportunity to make an impact.

Requirements

7+ years of project management experience in marketing, advertising, or a creative agency environment
Proven track record of leading and delivering multiple complex, integrated projects simultaneously
Skilled in project management processes, tools, and methodologies, with the ability to adapt in fast-paced environments
Strong financial acumen with experience managing budgets, hours, and reconciliations
Exceptional communicator and collaborator with a talent for aligning cross-functional teams
Critical thinker and problem solver who is always solution-oriented — “no” isn’t in your vocabulary
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage competing priorities with confidence
A steady leader who ensures teams have the clarity, tools, and guidance they need to succeed

Responsibilities

Analyze any project’s performance and provide clients with strategic insights and recommendations for improvement
Identify new business opportunities and contribute to business development efforts
Stay at the forefront of industry trends and evolving advertising and marketing strategies
Provide exceptional customer service and act as the primary point of senior level contact for key clients
Lead cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time, on scope, and on budget
Partner closely with Account teams to understand client objectives, priorities, and expectations
Define project scope, deliverables, timelines, and budgets, and communicate them clearly at kickoff
Allocate and manage resources, balancing workloads and productivity across teams
Monitor project health, proactively identifying roadblocks and implementing solutions to keep things on track
Manage budgets, hours, and costs throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring accurate tracking and reporting
Facilitate project meetings, ensuring expectations, responsibilities, and milestones are clear
Provide regular updates to internal stakeholders, keeping leadership informed on progress and risks
Conduct after-action reviews and reconciliations, capturing lessons learned and driving continuous improvement
Oversee portfolio-level budget management across larger, more comprehensive client accounts