Senior Project Manager Digital Advertising (Remote)

You’ll orchestrate projects from inception through delivery ensuring solutions are delivered on time within budget and aligned with business objectives. As a trusted advisor to stakeholders and a mentor to project teams you’ll bridge technical and business domains while championing agile methodologies and modern project management practices.KEY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES Project Leadership & Delivery : Lead end-to-end delivery of complex digital advertising projects including marketing technology stack implementations, programmatic advertising platforms, ad tech integrations and campaign automation solutions. (15%)Change Management & Adoption : Partner with business units to ensure smooth implementation of digital advertising solutions. Evaluate scope changes and their impact on timeline, budget and resources. (5%)QUALIFICATIONS – EDUCATIONBachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Marketing Communications or related field;Masters degree or MBA preferred.EXPERIENCE 10 years managing large-scale cross-functional projects and programs in digital marketing advertising technology or related domains.Experience supporting digital advertising initiatives such as marketing automation, programmatic platforms, analytics implementations or martech stack integrations.Experience working in an advertising agency is highly preferred providing insight into the fast-paced and dynamic nature of the industry.Consulting experience is strongly preferred with demonstrated ability to quickly adapt to new business contexts, build stakeholder relationships, deliver value in client-facing or internal consulting environments and manage ambiguity in emerging technology spaces.Background working with remote and distributed teams.Proven track record leading multiple systems integration projects through full lifecycle.Hands‑on experience with agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe) and traditional methodologies.KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES Understanding of digital advertising ecosystem including DSPs, SSPs, DMPs, CDPs, ad servers and attribution platforms.Familiarity with marketing technology architectures, APIs, data pipelines and integration patterns.Knowledge of data privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA) and their impact on digital advertising projects.Experience with project management tools (Jira, Asana, MS Project, Smartsheet).Proficiency with collaboration platforms (Confluence, Miro, Slack, Microsoft Teams).Project Management Excellence: Advanced knowledge of PMI Agile and hybrid methodologies with relevant certifications (PMP, CSM, SAFe) preferred.Strategic Communication: Ability to translate technical concepts for business audiences and business needs for technical teams.Influence & Leadership: Proven ability to lead without direct authority and drive consensus across diverse stakeholders.Problem Solving: Strong analytical skills with experience in root cause analysis, risk mitigation and creative solution development.Digital Fluency: Comfort working in fast-paced digital environments with evolving technologies.Continuous Improvement: Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma or similar methodologies a plus.Financial Acumen: Experience with budget management, forecasting and ROI analysis.Exceptional organizational abilities with strong attention to detail.Skilled facilitator capable of running productive meetings and gaining buy-in.Diplomatic approach to navigating competing priorities and organizational dynamics.Customer‑centric mindset with focus on collaboration and team building.Adaptable and comfortable with ambiguity in dynamic environments.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Base Salary: $130,000–$150,000.