Senior Project Manager

SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER

Who We Are

DNA is an independent creative agency where Different Wins. We demand “different" to create the unignorable. We don't just think outside the box; we redesign it entirely. Our team is composed of creative mavericks, strategic innovators, and visionary thinkers who aren't afraid to challenge the status quo. We’re looking for individuals to add their different worldviews to our culture, break expectations with intention, and relentlessly pursue the next big thing with curiosity.

Project Management Overview

At DNA, Project Management is the backbone of our agency, ensuring the seamless integration of people, progress, and resources to deliver exceptional results. By proactively communicating, tracking progress, and adjusting as needed, we ensure alignment at every stage, delivering not just projects but exceptional experiences. Our approach utilizes the PM Talent TriangleⓇ framework of  People, Process, and Business Environment:

• People – Power Skills: We lead with empathy, communication, and problem-solving to inspire teams and maintain strong stakeholder relationships. 
• Process – Ways of Working: We implement structured workflows while remaining flexible to the creative process, driving efficiency and innovation.
• Business Environment – Business Acumen: We align every project with broader agency and client objectives, understanding market dynamics and financial impacts.

Who You Are

Are you ready to lead with purpose and creativity in an agency where breaking the mold is the standard? DNA is seeking a Senior Project Manager to own and execute dynamic, multi-phased initiatives that embody our ethos: Different Wins. In this role, you’ll leverage your expert project management skills to guide integrated campaigns across a portfolio of clients, driving alignment and collaboration among diverse teams. You’ll ensure smooth delivery operations, balancing strategic foresight with flawless execution. Your natural resourcefulness and curiosity empower you to uncover innovative solutions that meet both agency and client goals. 

You thrive in the fast-paced agency world, staying calm and measured as you navigate high volumes of work while maintaining a sharp focus on details. You’re a champion of the project management principles, while knowing how to use sound judgment to be flexible and ever adapting quickly to shifting client needs and opportunities while consistently advocating for exceptional work. 

As a strong creative thinker, you can break down complex challenges, develop holistic programming, and align stakeholders - both internal, clients and vendors - around a shared vision. You bring courage to share ideas, maturity to engage in direct conversations, and enthusiasm to foster a collaborative and innovative team environment where there is always room for a little fun. If you’re ready for more responsibility and eager to shape impactful campaigns, let’s make “different” work together.

RESPONSIBILITIES - WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Partner with Business Leadership (account) and other functional leads to create tailored project plans, define scope, plan resources and timelines for project needs. You are responsible with delivering on all facets of a project including:
  • initial intake and project plan development
  • determining the project approach
  • establishing key milestones and schedule
  • fostering cross-functional collaboration and project team success using leadership skills and emotional intelligence
  • preparing and maintaining project documentation: key scope documents, schedules, status reports, deliverable lists, change requests, cost baselines, recaps etc.
  • facilitating budget management including burn reports, invoicing and revenue projections
  • performing quality assurance
  • overseeing project closure and project retrospectives
• Execute and monitor projects alongside project teams to facilitate the agreed-upon approach for the client and organizational goals defined in planning. This includes ensuring the project team meets deadlines, tracking against key milestones, following up on action items and facilitating continuously learning
• Conduct active risk and change management to support the financial health of the projects and success of the team while maintaining goals of the agency. Manage risk by proactively raising issues around projects before they become a roadblock, and work quickly to resolve any issues that may arise with your project teams.
• Contribute to agency resource management but actively reporting project status and resource needs into weekly and long-term resourcing workflows

• Contribute to agency’s PM knowledge base, contribute to thought leadership on approaches and mentor other PM staff

JOB REQUIREMENTS - WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• 7 ( ) years of Project Management experience at creative agency is required
• Bachelor’s degree or relevant work experience 
• Working understanding of Project Management methodologies (traditional, hybrid and agile)
• Experience using and mastering project management tools such as Monday.com, Asana, Workimajig and Basecamp
• Industry experience - deep understanding of advertising, marketing, communications, and project workflows
• Communication - strong verbal and written communication skills, as well as exceptional organizational and time management skill
• Curiosity and Adaptability – willingness to listen and learn, remain open and curious. High level of comfort learning new information and using it to adapt and improve strategies and tactics. Eagerness to learn and become proficient in new software platforms and work processes.
• Business Acumen - strong understanding of budgets, business planning, and general operations
• Critical Thinking – ability to synthesize a large amount of information and anticipate needs, draw informed conclusions.
• Problem Solving – ability to convert thinking from listening & learning to volunteering and facilitating solutions.
• Systems Thinking – ability to understand the flow of a process, how all pieces fit together, and how making a change will impact the entire system and agency at large.
• Task Management - skilled at planning, organizing, prioritizing, and executing simultaneous projects and activities. Strong attention to detail.
• Collaboration/Facilitation – ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders, vendors and clients. Ability to work vertically and horizontally with people of various educational, professional, and organizational differences.
• Emotional Intelligence – ability to manage one’s own emotions and understand the emotions of others and apply them towards thinking and problem solving. Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure and adapt quickly to changing business priorities

SALARY & BENEFITS

Actual compensation packages are based on several factors unique to each candidate, including, but not limited to, skill set, work experience, level of responsibility, education, location, and current salary market data, to determine equitable salary placement.

Base salary range at the time of this job posting:  $95,000 - $115,000 DOE

DNA offers a comprehensive benefits package for all full and part-time employees.

• We offer three health plan options; two plans are 100% Employer paid
• 100% Employer paid Life Insurance & Short Long-Term Disability
• 401K Plan
• Personalized PTO (Our version of unlimited PTO)
• Monthly Commuter Stipend
• 12 weeks Paid Parental Leave for birth or adoption
• Bonus Program
• Incentive Compensation

LOCATION

Seattle Office: DNA is working a Hybrid schedule; required in-office days are Tuesdays and Thursdays of each week for employees who live in the Seattle metro region.

Currently, we are hiring for this role in Seattle, WA only. 

DNA is an equal opportunity employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, military/veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or physical or mental disability.

We are committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We understand the critical importance of diversity in our agency but believe we won't maximize all the benefits of diversity without inclusion and belonging. Therefore, we strive to create an environment where everyone is welcome and belongs and can bring their whole selves to the agency and their work.

Salary : $95,000 - $115,000