Freelance Senior Project Manager

At Manifest, our work is fueled by data, ignited by creativity and driven by results. We are a proudly independent, full-service agency represented by diverse talents, backgrounds and expertise, and we have one goal: to deliver breakthrough ideas and brand experiences that drive emotional connections and measurable impact. Let’s chat.

We are looking to hire a Freelance Senior Project Manager with advertising agency experience to work with us for up to 40 hours per week in Q4 2026. This role has the potential to become full-time. In this role, you’ll closely with our biggest client, managing creative development, content and digital projects. Candidates need to be based in Chicago and available to be on site at least 3x per week. The hourly rate is in the range of $60.00 - $70.00 / hour.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple concurrent creative development, content and digital project in a fast-paced agency.
• Support internal agency project execution, including building project plans and timelines, developing estimates, and driving workstream progress
• Support the account team in ensuring work is delivered on time, on budget and of the highest quality.
• Review deliverables to ensure accuracy and quality at every stage, including internal and client feedback.
• Proactively identify and manage project risks and issues with a focus on seeking solutions to mitigate, in partnership with the integrated team.
• Provide regular updates and reports to project stakeholders.
• Identify resources for projects and actively manage their time against approved project scope and budget.
• Work in Asana to efficiently operationalize the integrated team.

Requirements

• Availability up to 40 hours per week during Q4 2026, with the possibility of going on staff.
• 5+ years minimum of creative project management experience; agency experience required.
• Experience working on creative development, content and digital projects.
• Proficiency in Asana.
• Expert problem-solver who anticipates needs and finds solutions.
• Track record of managing multiple projects simultaneously, from brief through delivery.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills.

Manifest is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Manifest recruits qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, ethnicity, national origin, protected veteran status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other protected groups covered by federal, state or local laws.