Project Manager - Client Account

Colorado preferred; Remote Considered

At Backbone, we live by the mantra that passion drives results. We partner with leading lifestyle brands to drive growth through integrated marketing and strategic communications. We work with brands we believe in and pair our teammates with brands matching their interests and expertise. When you join our team of smart, driven marketers, you’ll become part of an extended work family, drawn together by a passion for the outdoors and doing great work for great brands. 

The Job

The Project Manager is a deliberate, calculated, and results-driven role. This position serves as the central point of contact between the client and internal teams, ensuring projects are completed on time, within scope, and on budget. As Project Manager, you will own projects, manage timelines and assign tasks. Further, you will coordinate cross-functional teams and proactively solve challenges to drive client satisfaction and campaign success.

The Work

• Client & Stakeholder Management: Serve as a key liaison between the agency and the client, ensuring expectations are clearly defined and met.
• Project Planning & Execution: Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, and workflows, aligning internal teams with client goals.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Media and Strategy teams to ensure deliverables meet quality and brand standards.
• Risk Mitigation & Problem-Solving: Anticipate potential roadblocks, proactively address issues, and implement solutions to keep projects on track.
• Process Optimization: Identify opportunities to improve workflows and enhance efficiency across project management practices.
  
  

The Essentials

Note: we consider applicants of all backgrounds. If you are excited about what we’re doing but don’t meet some of the criteria below, please don’t let that discourage you from applying 

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 2-5 years of Project Management experience, preferably within an integrated marketing or advertising agency or similar fast-paced environment
• Proven experience managing large client accounts
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to manage client expectations and internal teams.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a deadline-driven environment.
  
  

Your Capabilities

• Client-Centric Approach: Dedicated to delivering exceptional client experiences through proactive communication and strategic guidance
• Project Management: Skilled in managing multiple projects under tight deadlines while maintaining high attention to detail. Proven experience with Asana or similar PM tool
• Creative and Strategic Thinking: Capable of translating client goals into actionable, innovative solutions
• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills with peers, clients, and strategic partners
  
  

The Extra Mile

• Knowledge and basic understanding of Backbone’s services and offerings – including, SEO, SEM, Affiliate, Social Media, PR, Programmatic, and Retail Marketing
• Experience or ability to use a suite of tools and platforms to manage client relationships, campaigns, and workflows including: Project Management, CRM, Campaign Management, Data & Analytics, Content Creation & Design, and Communication
• Experience with budget management and financial tracking is a plus
• PMP or other Project Management certification is preferred but not required
• Be a ‘Specialist of Stoke’ in one of our core areas: Outdoor, Health & Wellness; Lifestyle; Hunt & Fish; Travel; Food & beverage
• A sense of humor
  
  

Be you, on our team. We seek to build an inclusive team and culture that values diverse lived experiences, backgrounds and skill sets.

Salary: $60,000 - $70,000 annually, depending on experience

Comprehensive Benefits

• Medical coverage (including Employer 100% paid option)
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• 401 (k) match
• Wellness benefit
• Home office stipend
• Professional development/education assistance
• Paid volunteer hours
• Parental leave
• Flexible schedule
• Company-wide offsites
• Remote/hybrid workplace
  
  

About Backbone Media: We are the country's leading active lifestyle media agency. For 27 years, Backbone has partnered with brands big and small to develop and execute effective, integrated media strategies. With offices in Carbondale and Denver, Colorado, Backbone has been consistently included on Outside Magazine’s “Best Places to Work” list.

Please no phone calls regarding job inquiries.

Backbone provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.