Creative Project Manager

HudsonLake is looking for a passionate Creative Project Manager to join our outstanding team. In this role, youll be a driving force behind managing creative requests, ensuring seamless collaboration between designers, copywriters, and videographers. Your mission? Help us continue to deliver top-tier creative work "” on time and on budget.From defining project scopes and coordinating cross-functional teams to leading status meetings and providing key project updates, you'll be at the heart of our creative process, keeping everything running smoothly.The ideal candidate comes from an agency background, thrives in a fast-paced environment and able to work remotely. You should be skilled at:Building and maintaining strong relationships with team membersLeading meetings and streamlining project workflowsBalancing structured processes with the flexibility to adapt to client-specific needsYoull work closely with the Chief Creative Officer and report to the Enterprise Program Manager on the Operations team, collaborating across Creative and Communications teams. It's an exciting position and an exciting opportunity to join us at HudsonLake. Our headquarters is based in Alexandria, Virginia, with a strong presence in North Texas, serving clients nationwide.ResponsibilitiesOversee the designers' workload and work directly with the Art Directors to reassign work as needed.Manage the intake of requests and ensure creative team has all the information they need to complete the request.Coordinate communication and approvals between teams "” ensure project handoffs are thorough and clear.Support quality control to make sure all deliverables are error free and meet the stated requirements.Proactively manage and mitigate project risks, understand when (and why) to escalate issues, and ensure strong and effective communications in difficult and time-sensitive situations.Report regularly to Chief Creative Officer and Enterprise Program Manager.Build strong working relationships, establishing a role as a trusted resource, advisor and brand ambassador.Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation.Develop and report on project plans and production schedules to monitor and track progress for budget and scope.Foster a positive and collaborative culture that encourages creativity and innovation.Continuously seek areas of opportunity for improvement and partner with key stakeholders to implement solutions.Requirements3+ years of professional work experience as a project manager.Previous experience project managing for creative or design teams and/or marketing communications teams.Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail.Strong technical proficiency with PM software, Asana a plus.Experience working in an agency environment.Strong interpersonal and communication skills.Demonstrated ability to build relationships with clients and collaborate effectively with internal teams.A highly creative problem solver with a shared passion for delivering high-quality creative work.Self-starter who will excel in remote work environments.Lives in either the Central or Eastern time zones.4-year degree and/or PMP certification preferred.Additional Benefits90% employer-covered premium on healthcare coverage with Aetna Healthcare, including vision, dental and Rx.100% employer-covered premiums on Life insurance, AD&D and STD (Short Term Disability).401(k) employer plan with employer safe harbor match and discretionary profit sharing.Flexible vacation"¯policy plus"¯all Federal holidays (11)"¯plus"¯the week* between Christmas and"¯New Year's (*based on workload, this holiday week is not guaranteed).Potential of additional comp through bonus structure.About HudsonLakeAt HudsonLake, we're a strategic communications firm solving today's most complex corporate challenges through a tailored, hands-on approach. We're a team of nearly 40 professionals where senior talent works together with mid-level and junior talent to deliver our clients customized solutions on highly sensitive matters. We specialize in leadership transitions, workforce issues, and crisis and strategic corporate communications. Driven by strong, talented professionals, we believe creativity is what separates us from our competition. Learn more about our story at .HudsonLake provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type.

Created: 2025-02-22