Experienced Project Manager with Creative/Digital Experience Contract to Hire Possibility

Please note that Initial Contract period is with our firm, but Contract to Hire possibility is with end client and they are unable to sponsor visas at this time.

We are seeking an experienced and highly detail-oriented Project Manager to join our dynamic team in Norwalk, CT. This critical role will be responsible for facilitating and driving the successful execution of a diverse portfolio of creative and digital projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and to the highest quality standards.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in managing complex creative workflows, coupled with a proven ability to thrive in an Agile environment. This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive and organized individual to make a significant impact on our creative output and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

• End-to-End Project Management: Own the full project lifecycle from initiation to closure, including scope definition, requirements gathering, planning, execution, monitoring, and closing for creative and digital initiatives.
• Creative Workflow Facilitation: Act as a central point of contact, coordinating across creative teams (designers, copywriters, video editors, etc.), marketing, development, and other stakeholders to ensure seamless project progression.
• Adobe Workfront Expertise: Leverage advanced proficiency in Adobe Workfront to manage project schedules, tasks, resources, budgets, and communication, ensuring accurate data tracking and reporting.
• Agile Methodology Implementation: Champion and apply Agile principles and practices (e.g., Scrum, Kanban) to creative project management, fostering iterative development, continuous improvement, and adaptive planning.
• Risk & Issue Management: Proactively identify potential risks, dependencies, and roadblocks, developing mitigation strategies and escalating issues as necessary to ensure project continuity.
• Stakeholder Communication: Maintain clear, concise, and regular communication with all project stakeholders, providing status updates, managing expectations, and facilitating decision-making.
• Quality Assurance: Collaborate with teams to ensure all creative and digital deliverables meet established quality standards and brand guidelines.
• Resource Coordination: Work closely with resource managers to align project needs with team availability and skill sets within Workfront.
• Documentation: Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including briefs, timelines, reports, and post-mortem analyses.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Minimum of 5+ years of demonstrable project management experience, specifically within digital and creative projects (e.g., website development, marketing campaigns, content creation, video production, branding initiatives).
• Expert-level proficiency with Adobe Workfront for project and resource management is mandatory.
• Proven experience working in and leading projects within an Agile framework (Scrum Master or Product Owner certification a plus).
• Exceptional organizational skills and a keen attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal), with the ability to effectively collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Problem-solving mindset with a proactive and results-oriented approach.

Work Environment:

This is a hybrid contract position based in Norwalk, CT. The successful candidate will be required to work from our Norwalk office at least 2-3 days per week to foster team collaboration and integrate effectively with our in-house teams.

If you are a driven Project Manager with a passion for creative and digital excellence, and you meet the qualifications outlined above, we encourage you to apply.