Digital Project Manager- IA innovation

Overview

We’re seeking a Digital Project Manager to backfill a key role within our creative operations team, supporting our Education Client. This is a dual-role position that combines digital project management with AI innovation consulting, and is ideal for someone with a strong creative sensibility and operational mindset.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage digital and web projects, including net-new pages and updates within an ongoing site redesign initiative.

• Collaborate closely with the web and content teams to ensure seamless execution and delivery of web content.

• Oversee and optimize creative workflows, including tools like Workfront.

• Act as a thought partner and strategic resource for AI integration into creative processes—helping the team stay ahead of emerging trends and tools.

• Support the continued evolution of our creative operations by recommending process improvements and automation opportunities using AI.

• Operate within an Agile environment and contribute to sprint planning, prioritization, and task tracking.

• Maintain clear communication across teams while managing a limited number of stakeholders.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a Digital Project Manager or Project Manager, Marketing/Creative Operations, ideally in an agency or in-house marketing team.

• Strong knowledge of Workfront or similar project management tools.

• Demonstrated experience working in creative operations and managing workflows across digital campaigns.

• Keen understanding of AI tools and trends, especially within creative and content teams—this role requires strategic thinking over tactical execution.

• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and digital content development lifecycles.

• Excellent communication and organizational skills, with a proactive and collaborative mindset.

• Ability to work independently and hit the ground running with in-progress initiatives.

• Based in Chicago or Baltimore preferred. Can also be remote

The target hiring compensation range for this role is $48 to $54 an hour. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.

About Aquent Talent:

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world’s biggest brands.

Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits! 

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment—one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.

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