Project Manager III
Job#: 2045881
Job Description:
Project Manager III
Location: Mountain View, CA (onsite Tuesday & Wednesday with a 3rd day possibility!)
Apex Systems is looking for a Project Manager III with 10+ years in creative project management experience at a large company, advertising agency, or in-house creative agency. If interested in applying, please send your resume to [email protected].
Contract Length: 6 month contract, with possibility to extend
As Project Manager, you’ll work alongside creatives and producers to run the day-to-day project management for marketing and events creative projects. These include rich event experiences for internal and external events spanning digital, print, presentations and video that includes design, copy, motion, and video. The project manager will help drive creative project planning, timelines, day-to-day project operations, partner alignment, approvals with stakeholders, and ultimately delivery of creative work to internal or external partners on time.
Key Skills:
- Domain Expert - Quickly add value using your knowledge of advertising, social media, paid media, creative production, and events.
- Deliver Projects - Develop and execute detailed project plans with appropriate methodologies and tools.
- Detailed Oriented - Maintain accurate project plans and deliverable details to support creative teams.
- Clear Communicator - Provide regular project status updates, ensuring accountability through follow-ups and action items.
- Risk Management - Anticipate potential blockers and escalate issues as needed.
- Lead Change - Build trust and lead cross-functional teams to achieve shared goals.
- Focus Strategically - Maintain priority alignment with program outcomes and external environments.
- Enable Scale - Implement best practices and create frameworks for managing projects efficiently at scale.
What youll bring:
- Extensive experience as a creative program or project manager (agency or in-house) on integrated campaigns, marketing, or events.
- Deep understanding of the creative development processes for print, motion, video, and web.
- Ability to manage multiple creative projects with complex deliverables at one time.
- Proficiency in developing and managing project documentation, scoping, workflow, and asset delivery.
- Leadership skills for coordinating teams and maintaining clear communication.
- Expertise in E2E creative development planning and execution, including stakeholder management and project approvals.
You may be a fit if you have:
- 10+ years in creative project management at a large company, advertising agency, or in-house creative agency.
- Experience engaging and working directly day-to-day with internal creative teams and external vendors.
- Expertise in managing large-scale projects for national brands.
- Familiarity with project management tools (Wrike experience is a plus).
- Rigor in being detail-oriented and managing scheduling.
- Track record of working on high-profile, award-winning projects.
- Experience in content development for events and go-to-market campaigns.
Interview process:
- 1st round-30 minute phone screen with manager
- 2nd round- panel interview-1 hour with 2-4 interviewers. Craft exercise to be shared during this round.
EEO Employer
Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at [email protected] or 844-463-6178.
Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.