Temp Senior Project Manager

Karsh Hagan•Denver, CO

16d•$85 - $100

About The Position

Karsh Hagan create moments that matter for our clients, our communities, and our team. Through our merged partnership with Madden Media, we amplify our national impact. Together, we use smart creative, data-led storytelling, and bold ideas to strengthen brands and communities. This partnership adds scale, speed, and heart, delivering work that drives results and builds lasting relationships. Do you want to create work that genuinely impacts people’s lives? Do you want benefits that support balance? Do you want to live in one of the most beautiful cities in the country? If so, you will fit right in. We are seeking a strategic, solution-driven, and proactive Senior Project Manager who is ready to step into a sophisticated process workflow alongside the current project management team. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in high-stakes environments, understands the nuances of agency operations, resource allocation, and workflow efficiency, and is eager to influence efficiency, productivity, and profitability. As a Temp Senior Project Manager at Karsh Hagan, you will play a critical role in scaling project management strategies, optimizing processes, and ensuring seamless execution across all accounts. You will work in lockstep with the Project Management supervisor and collaborate cross-functionally to elevate project outcomes and client satisfaction. This is a Temp position beginning in January and scaling in preparation for a mid-March through mid-May maternity leave. Weekly hours will likely begin around 15-20 Jan-Feb, then scale up to 30-40 Mar-June.

Requirements

5-7 years of project management experience in an agency or similar fast-paced, client-focused environment.
Proven experience in process development, workflow automation, and operational strategy.
Strong financial acumen, including experience managing project budgets, scopes of work, and profitability tracking.
Ability to lead and mentor teams, providing guidance while fostering collaboration and accountability.
Strong communication skills, with an ability to navigate complex stakeholder relationships and influence decision-making.
Proficiency in project management tools like Monday.com, Workamajig, Smartsheet, Asana, or Workfront.
Familiarity with production, creative processes, and integrated marketing campaigns.

Responsibilities

Manage creative project workflows, ensuring seamless execution from briefing to final delivery.
Work closely with creative teams, ensuring designers, copywriters, and strategists have the information and resources they need.
Oversee timelines, budgets, and production schedules, ensuring projects are completed on time and within scope.
Facilitate cross-functional communication, aligning stakeholders on objectives, feedback, and key milestones.
Coordinate asset production for print, digital, social, and video projects, ensuring high-quality execution.
Manage specs and deadlines for creative assets, working with media teams to ensure timely delivery of assets for campaign launch.
Facilitate internal meetings, track action items, and document key takeaways to keep teams aligned.
Ensure creative deliverables align with brand guidelines, messaging, and strategic goals.
Problem-solve workflow bottlenecks, proactively identifying solutions to keep projects on track.
Work closely with the project management department to identify process improvements and contribute to optimizing workflows for greater efficiency.