Senior Project Manager

Posted 6/22/2026 · last confirmed live 9/5/2026

The hub of the agency wheels. Master of process. Champion of problem-solving. The driver of meaningful solutions to business problems and is an enthusiastic enabler of creativity. Facilitator of the when, how, where, and who.  This is a BarkleyOKRP Senior Project Manager. And the best part about all of it? They get to work with some of the most talented, driven, engaging, and creative folks in the industry. Win/win/win, if you ask us.    So… if you think you have what it takes to join our team of driven doers, send us a note. In a timely, organized manner, of course.   *This is a hybrid role based out of our Chicago office.  Responsibilities   Plan, manage and drive project deliverables across multiple projects and brands, simultaneously   Work collaboratively to allocate and manage resources by project and account, including any freelancing needs with the Resource Planning team    Own, maintain and report on project plans, status, and hot lists for every project and account assigned with the agency approved tool   Schedule and lead weekly internal, and at times, external (client facing) status meetings   Track key decisions and prioritization that impacts project budgets, cadence, scope, and/or timelines   Contribute to the fiscal responsibility of assigned brands including: the process that encompasses the creation of new scopes and scope amendments, financial reporting and estimations as needed   Continuously provide transparency with key stakeholders (internal and external) to mitigate risk to budget, scope and timelines    Ensure all project objectives and deliverables are clearly documented, approved, and delivered to meet clients’ needs and expectations   Support teams to define and measure project success using metrics, tools and resources    Assist with training and onboarding new Brand Operations partners    Guide the adoption and adherence of new/existing processes and standards agency wide   Qualifications   Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university required   Minimum of 5 years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience required   Experience assembling and managing schedules with multiple dependencies and stakeholders simultaneously     Passion for empowering partners and clients with a seamless experience through process improvement and standardization    Professional presentation skills and strong personal presence are required   Must possess outstanding interpersonal skills as well as an articulate, friendly, “whatever it takes” service-minded attitude, along with a strong work ethic     Cross-media experience preferred   PMP, Six-sigma, ScrumMaster certifications are desirable   Must possess positivity, high energy, and a high-level of confidence in your capabilities   Ability to establish and build productive relationships quickly with diverse personalities in order to meet adapting project demands    Excellent analytics mentality - telling stories with data and facts   BarkleyOKRP’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion + Belonging At BarkleyOKRP, DEI+B drives work that matters. We believe people and creativity are made of the same substance, and when every perspective is valued, the impact is stronger. We build belonging as a business strategy, power inclusive creativity that delivers measurable results, and hold ourselves accountable as a B Corp committed to progress over performative intent. When people are valued, the work carries greater impact.

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