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Manager, Project Management - Digital Product Design

Posted 3 Days Ago
Remote
Hiring Remotely in New York State, USA
100K-133K Annually
Senior level
Remote
Hiring Remotely in New York State, USA
100K-133K Annually
Senior level
Leads complex digital design and product initiatives, coordinating cross-functional teams, clients, designers, researchers, product owners, and developers. Manages multiple workstreams, dependencies, risks, stakeholder communication, project processes, capacity planning, success metrics, and reporting. Coaches project managers and supports Agile delivery involving digital design tools, content management systems, design systems, mobile experiences, and emerging AI technologies.
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Job Description:

Turn Complex Ideas into Exceptional Digital Experiences

You know that great project management is about more than timelines and status reports. It's about bringing people together, creating clarity, solving problems, and helping teams deliver work that makes a real impact.

We're looking for a Manager, Project Management, Digital Design to lead complex digital initiatives while partnering closely with clients, designers, researchers, product owners, and developers. In this role, you'll help shape customer experiences, guide project strategy, and create an environment where teams can do their best work.

If you enjoy collaboration, thrive in fast-moving environments, and love helping both clients and teams succeed, we'd love to meet you.

What You'll Do

Partner with Clients to Drive Results

You'll work closely with clients to understand their goals, align priorities, and help guide projects toward meaningful business outcomes. You'll proactively identify risks, facilitate decisions, and keep stakeholders informed throughout delivery.

Lead Complex Digital Programs

You'll oversee multi-phase digital design and product initiatives, coordinating cross-functional teams and managing dependencies across multiple workstreams.

Create Clarity and Momentum

You'll establish project processes, facilitate collaboration, track progress, and ensure decisions and action items are documented and followed through.

Support High-Performing Teams

You'll help plan team capacity, manage competing priorities, and create opportunities for project managers to grow and develop their careers.

Measure Success

You'll work with clients and internal teams to define success metrics, monitor outcomes, and communicate progress through clear reporting and stakeholder updates.

Embrace Modern Ways of Working

You'll leverage Agile delivery practices and contribute to projects involving digital design tools, content management systems, design systems, and emerging technologies, including AI-powered solutions.

What You Bring

Required Qualifications

  • 8+ years of project management experience supporting digital, product, user experience, or design-focused initiatives.
  • Experience using Figma and Smartsheet.
  • Strong communication skills and confidence engaging with senior stakeholders.
  • Experience leading cross-functional teams that include designers, developers, researchers, and business partners.
  • Ability to adapt to changing priorities while maintaining focus on project goals.
  • Interest in coaching, mentoring, and supporting the growth of other project managers.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in an agency, consulting, or client services environment.
  • Experience managing large-scale programs with multiple workstreams and stakeholders.
  • Familiarity with content management systems, mobile experiences, and component-based design systems.

Nice to Have

  • SAFe or other Agile certifications.
  • Experience with tokenized design systems.
  • Curiosity about AI tools and emerging technologies.

Why Join Us?

You'll play a central role in delivering meaningful digital experiences while helping clients solve complex challenges and supporting the growth of talented teams. You'll have the opportunity to contribute ideas, influence outcomes, and shape how organizations connect with their customers.

We believe innovation happens when people with different backgrounds, perspectives, experiences, and ideas come together. We are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to do their best work.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you're excited about leading digital projects, building strong partnerships, and helping teams achieve great outcomes, we encourage you to apply. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and experiences who believe they can contribute to the success of our team.


The annual salary range for this position is $99,500 - $132,750. Placement within the salary range is based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and other factors permitted by law.  

Benefits available with this position include:  

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance, 

• Life insurance,  

• Short-term and long-term disability insurance, 

• 401k, 

• Flexible paid time off, 

• At least 15 paid holidays per year, 

• Paid sick and safe leave, and 

• Paid parental leave. 

 

Dentsu also complies with applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, in accordance with its plans and policies.  For further details regarding Dentsu benefits, please visit www.dentsubenefitsplus.com. 


To begin the application process, please click on the “Apply” button at the top of this job posting. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and qualified candidates will be contacted for next steps. 


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Location:

Chicago - N. State

Brand:

Merkle

Time Type:

Full time

Contract Type:

Permanent

Dentsu is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. We do this without regard to race, color, national origin, sex , sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, political affiliation, religious practices and observances, citizenship status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. 

  

Dentsu is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to, among others, individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you need an accommodation because of a disability to search and apply for a career opportunity with us, please send an e-mail to [email protected] by clicking on the link to let us  know the nature of your accommodation request and your contact information. We are here to support you.  

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