Project Manager

Overview

Are you a proactive driver of complex projects who thrives in fast-paced, dynamic environments? We are seeking a high-caliber project management professional to lead the end-to-end delivery of high-visibility, cross-functional initiatives for one of the world’s most iconic digital services portfolios. Partnering with Aquent, you will have the unique opportunity to bring structure to ambiguity, guide critical marketing campaigns from concept to execution, and make a tangible impact on products used by millions of consumers daily.

• Location: Culver City, CA
• Schedule: In-Office T/W/Th; Remote M/F
• Duration: through November 2027
• Max Hourly Pay Rate: $76.10/hour for both locations
• Pay Comments:  W2, weekly pay, benefits, 401k w/ match
• Background screening required

About the Client and Partnership

Our client is a global pioneer in technology and digital subscription services, dedicated to delivering seamless, premium experiences to users worldwide. Through Aquent’s talent partnership, you will gain access to an innovative, collaborative environment where your strategic planning and execution skills will directly influence high-profile marketing initiatives. Aquent is proud to partner with this industry leader to connect top-tier professionals with career-defining opportunities.

The Opportunity

In this dynamic role, you will take genuine ownership of end-to-end project delivery, translating high-level marketing objectives into actionable roadmaps and master timelines. You will serve as the central point of alignment across growth, media, creative, and editorial teams, ensuring seamless communication and flawless execution. This is not a passive coordination role; we are looking for a strategic, proactive leader who brings strong executive presence, exercises excellent judgment, and maintains momentum through ambiguity to protect critical project outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end project delivery for multiple complex digital service initiatives, from initial intake and planning through execution and close-out.
• Partner closely with cross-functional engineering, product, and marketing teams to navigate technical requirements, dependencies, and delivery timelines.
• Translate high-level goals into clear, actionable project plans, roadmap timelines, milestones, dependencies, risks, and key decision points.
• Assist with annual and quarterly forecast planning for upcoming marketing priorities.
• Drive cross-functional alignment across growth, media, email, platform, editorial, business, and marketing teams on shared initiatives.
• Maintain alignment on changing scope, ensure accurate timelines, coordinate key meetings, and ensure all vital stakeholders are engaged.
• Manage and maintain roadmaps, project scope, creative review trackers, production schedules, and master timelines.
• Lead structured project rhythms, including weekly status meetings, executive updates, and readouts with clarity and confidence.
• Proactively identify risks, tradeoffs, and issues, escalating them with clear context and strategic recommendations.
• Partner cross-functionally to identify opportunities for workflow optimization and process improvement.
• Maintain momentum and accountability without micromanaging, adapting plans as conditions change while protecting critical outcomes.
• Collaborate with other project managers on tracking standards, protocol, and clear documentation.

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in project management, program management, or operations management.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex, cross-functional initiatives from start to finish.
• Proven ability to work with senior stakeholders and confidently navigate executive-level discussions across all levels of management.
• Strong organizational skills with excellent task-tracking, acute attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information clearly.
• Proven track record of meeting tight timelines and taking initiative to make confident decisions quickly and under pressure.
• Exceptional ability to maintain productivity and momentum through ambiguity, bringing structure to unclear, fast-paced, deadline-driven challenges.
• Direct experience handling critical and confidential information with integrity and discretion.
• Proficiency with project management and collaboration tools such as AirTable, Quip, Workfront, OmniPlan, Wrike, or 10,000ft, as well as Numbers, Pages, iCal, Keynote, and Excel.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in subscription-based or digital services business models.
• Experience working within large, matrixed, or highly complex organizations.
• Background in business, operations, strategy, or organizational transformation initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to influence without authority and successfully manage competing priorities.
• Familiarity with industry-standard project management methodologies.
• Experience overseeing multi-quarter roadmaps or complex delivery schedules.
• Experience supporting executive forums, leadership reviews, or high-visibility corporate programs.