Project Manager

At AKQA, our Delivery Discipline sets the approach and standard for project delivery and governance, ensuring that clients maximise their return on investment. Responsible for team performance, they provide team members with the tools, support and training essential to delivering the most effective result possible.As a Project Manager, you will partner with our existing client base to build award-winning brands and solve business problems creatively. You will be adept at managing a wide array of stakeholders, internal and external, while consistently ensuring that projects meet all scope, time and budget requirements.At AKQA, you’ll work in an innovative and inclusive culture surrounded by some of the brightest minds in their fields. You’ll also have the opportunity to learn and grow within a creative and technically advanced team, and have access to ongoing personal and professional development. At AKQA, we are committed to both your career growth and your work/life balance, working in a hybrid in-studio/WFH model.ROLE REQUIREMENTSExperience overseeing the delivery of digital projects, specifically websitesDeliver and own work with autonomy, from initiation to closeLead the day-to-day delivery of our maintenance and support contracts and medium digital projects with accountability for time, budget, quality and maintain high-quality data for reporting and governanceManage all core documentation: scopes, SOWs, estimates, timelines, risks, and status reportsAnticipate delivery risks and escalate them proactively to a Lead for support managing and mitigating themAct as the central point of contact across client, design and tech teamsDrive momentum through clear communication, milestone tracking, and team facilitationExperience managing both waterfall and agile deliveryOwn the creation of Statements of Work and associated project plansOwn the financial performance of projectsUnderstand the client’s business and key driversIdentify growth opportunities and support account expansionQUALITIES AND CHARACTERISTICSChampion AKQA’s values in everything we doFocussed on delivering quality workStrong commitment to excellence in client service, foster strong relationships with our clientsOrganised with great attention to detailConfidentCollaborative across disciplines to foster alignment and high-performance deliveryAbility to guide internal and client conversations to ensure alignmentConstructively challenge direction and propose alternative solutionsBuild confidence and trust with the AKQA team and our clientsSeek opportunities to connect clients with AKQA’s wider capabilitiesEmbrace a mindset of continuous improvement across projects and processesWe believe great work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach including required in-office days. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.AKQA is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.