McCANN New York

About the Company

We build brands that move people and markets through the radical creativity of Truth Well Told™. We don’t make campaigns, we build brands. We don’t follow trends, we uncover enduring human truths. That has been the promise of Truth Well Told since our founding in 1912 – a promise we renew every day as an iconic brand that builds the world’s most iconic brands through finding the truth and telling it well. Truth Well Told unites our 10,000+ people across 100+ countries, as does our commitment to Conscious Inclusion, which upholds the highest standards of bravery, integrity and generosity.  Named one of the World's Most Innovative Companies by Fast Company in 2025 and 2024, McCann was the most awarded agency at Cannes Lions 2023 and ranked Most Effective Agency Network by the Global Effie Index 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020 and 2019. 

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Company Name

McCANN New York

Job Title

Freelance Senior Project Manager

Job Description

Job title: Freelance Senior Project Manager Role Summary: Lead cross‑disciplinary, multi‑channel program management for high‑value client accounts. Partner with business and discipline leaders to scope, resource, deliver, and close projects while driving profit targets and process excellence. Expactations: - Act as primary client‑facing manager for business leadership and discipline leads. - Advocate healthy, measurable workflows that support growth and profitability. - Maintain day‑to‑day communication, deliverable tracking, and stakeholder alignment. Key Responsibilities: - Manage overall program(s) across multiple channels and agency partners. - Monitor client scopes, burn rates, and progress; conduct regular reviews. - Identify and develop incremental scope opportunities with ADPM. - Lead annual scope development, collaborating with business, finance, and resourcing teams. - Define and secure resource needs across departments. - Oversee account workflow, establishing client‑specific processes for efficiency and quality. - Drive adoption of standardized tools and develop new systems for integrated work. - Mentor and lead mid‑ and junior‑level team members. Required Skills: - 3–5 years managing large‑scale, integrated projects with cross‑media expertise (traditional, digital, social activations). - Advanced scope management and staff‑plan creation. - Strategic conversation skills with senior leadership on staffing and scoping. - Strong leadership, motivation, and analytical mindset. - Client‑direct negotiation and conflict‑resolution capability. - Adaptability in fast‑paced environments; effective communication under pressure. Required Education & Certifications: - Bachelor’s degree in Business, Project Management, Communications, or related field (or equivalent experience). - No specific certifications required.

New york, United states

Hybrid

Senior

15-01-2026