Senior Project Manager

Overview

This is a remote role based in Washington D.C.
Pay Range: $50/hr – $55/hr

Our client is looking for a part-time (20hrs/week) Project Manager.

Requirements:
Portfolio & Project Management

• Monitor portfolio of educational marketing projects to ensure alignment with processes and structures in the offices of the Levine Institute and Marketing and Communications.
• Develop, establish, and maintain project management standards, processes, and procedures for the portfolio.
• Monitor project performance, budget, schedule, and resource allocation across projects and advise on prioritization and overall project capacity in terms of staffing and resources.
• Work with project teams to anticipate, identify, communicate, and mitigate risks.
• Facilitate communication between project teams and key stakeholders regarding portfolio performance, risks, and key decisions. Synthesize updates, risks, needs, and strategic considerations into clear, actionable communications.

Project Management Consulting & Training

• Provide guidance to project teams while developing project management structures, processes, and workflows.
• Provide expertise to junior project managers to build and apply critical skills, including project management best practices, problem solving, leadership, and strategic thinking.
• Provide expertise on model project stewardship and communication strategies and provide guidance on workflow organization and improvements.
• Share expertise in project management tools and methodologies. Provide project management quality control for projects within the portfolio. 

Qualifications:

• 15+ years of experience as a project or portfolio manager in marketing, communications, and digital engagement operations.
• 5+ years of experience as a senior project or portfolio manager in managing marketing campaigns aimed at education audiences.
• 5+ years of experience planning and implementing email, social, and event campaigns aimed at education audiences.
• Professional experience managing a portfolio of projects between education and marketing teams within an organization.
• Experience advising project teams on best practices in educational marketing delivery.
• Experience on assessing and making recommendations on the allocation of resources.
• Excels at identifying and managing risks on interrelated projects.
• Strategic thinker skilled at providing strategic support to senior leadership of an organization and guiding timely decision-making.
• Skilled at facilitating communication, building trust, and establishing strategic alignment between two functional areas.
• Expert knowledge of marketing principles, analytics, digital platforms, and audience engagement strategies.
• Advanced proficiency utilizing Smartsheet for managing project portfolios.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace tools.
• Experience consulting organizations on the skill development of junior project managers specifically on educational marketing best practices.
• Knowledge of the Museum’s mission, educational programs, organizational structure, and audiences.
• Experience consulting organizations on the skill development of junior project managers.
• Experience advancing Smartsheet adoption and use by a project team or organization. 

The target hiring compensation range for this role is $50/hr – $55/hr. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location. Additional benefits offered may include: https://aquent.com/talent/talent-benefits

About Aquent Talent: 

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

You will want to read this fine print. Part of our mission is to take care of you, so we offer the best benefits. Unlike other staffing companies, we provide talent with the same benefits that our CEO gets. 

This includes:

• A choice of three major medical plans (including vision coverage) plus dental insurance
• Paid sick leave for all hourly talent in the U.S. and Canada
• 401(k) with a match and immediate vesting
• Exclusive employee discounts through Promo Code: Aquent
• And much more