Sr. Project Manager (Temp Contract)

WE HAVE CREATED A WORLD WHERE ART AND SCIENCE ARE BEST FRIENDS

Known is a modern marketing company engineered for the unprecedented opportunities and challenges facing marketers today. We are about 200 people strong pairing PhD data scientists with award-winning creatives strategists engineers and expert research teams to produce some of the most innovative and cutting-edge creative work in culture. We believe that when creative truly collaborates with science strategy and technology amazing things can happen.

That belief has earned Known top industry recognition including being named 2025 ADWEEK Midsize Agency of the Year. Furthermore Ad Age touted that Known may be the ultimate example of a full-service agency and honored us with top ten status on The Agency A-List for 2024 & 2025 and as Ad Ages Data & Insights Agency of the year for a record third year in a row. Without our incredible partnerships with our clients spanning across the leading brands in finance technology entertainment media CPG real estate and many other categories honors like this could not be possible and also have helped us earn additional awards and recognitions over the years like: Emmys Clios Effies Cannes Lions Awards ProMax Agency of the Year Fast Companys World Changing Ideas Digidays 2025 Best AI Platform and Digidays Most Innovative Media Agency to name a few.

We couldnt create this award-winning work without seeking out and hiring the best talent. What does it mean to be a Knowner We are curious innovators knowledge-hunters who are constantly challenging ourselves to do better and be better for our clients for our team and for our world at large. Our offices around the U.S. are open and while most of our people work in a hybrid setting we are a distributed workforce with a number of Knowners working remotely.

BUT ENOUGH ABOUT US LETS TALK ABOUT YOU

Known is looking for a seasoned Sr. Project Manager to join the Studios practice working with clients spanning consumer and entertainment brands. A Sr. Project Manager sets clear standards and guidelines for their work to ensure that all projects they and their team deliver are on strategy on time and on budget. A quality Project Manager will have exceptionally strong communication and project management skills. They must bring a can do attitude fast problem solving skills and a hands on workstyle to ensure the success of their designated projects.

Please Note: This is a temporary contract position spanning 2-3 months starting in early March. Candidates based in Los Angeles or New York City are preferred.

WHAT YOULL DO

• Develop project budgets and staffing plans that meet client needs and preserve margins.
• Manage 360 campaigns and projects inclusive of AV Digital Social Print OOH Live Action and Experiential throughout the lifecycle of the project.
• Act as a point of contact for client across workstreams in coordination with Account Management.
• Flag inconsistencies/issues with project feasibility and profitability when applicable.
• Solicit input from cross-functional leads to define document train and maintain best practices for project management tools.
• Assign staff to projects in conjunction with resource management and creative leadership.
• Work with Creative Operations leadership to develop best practices and processes for frequent and early communication of contingent staffing needs across projects.
• Ideal candidates will have experience leading integrated projects inclusive of experiential client activations

WHAT YOU HAVE DONE/WHO YOU ARE

• You have experience managing the delivery of best in class 360 campaigns for industry leading companies (including AV Digital Social Print OOH Live Action and Experiential).
• You possess an exceptional ability to manage long-term multi-million dollar engagements and multiple project tracks with a firm command of project management processes and you are experienced in managing quick nimble short-term engagements with smaller more multi-disciplinary teams.
• You have a deep understanding of 360 campaign and production lifecycles ideally across both Entertainment Marketing and Consumer Brands clients.
• You have an expert knowledge of spreadsheets and Google slides.
• You have superb time management skills and are especially strong with calendar prioritization.
• You have a practiced ability to deliver concise clear communications.

YOUR BACKGROUND INCLUDES

• 5-7 years of integrated agency experience in a fast paced environment.

SOME OF OUR PERKS

• Unlimited paid time off
• 401k with company matching and no vesting period
• Generous medical plan
• Paid parental leave
• Company-wide events and retreats

ONE LAST THING TO ASK YOURSELF

All this might sound great but youre probably still wondering Would I be a good fit for Known or Would Known be a good fit for me Our culture is propped up by four values that we aspire to every day: We are one team. We see the good. We never stop learning. Theres always a better way. At Known we are setting out to build something more than just a company. We are building a legacy filled with exceptionally talented people with a kaleidoscope of backgrounds experiences and origin stories who feel encouraged and empowered to bring their whole selves to work and to partner with us in molding and shaping our culture through our values.

Known is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or qualified job applicants on the basis of race color sex age national origin religion sexual orientation gender identity and/or expression status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal state or locally protected class.

The base hourly rate for this position is $65/hr. This range is posted in compliance with state and municipal Pay Transparency laws.

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