Robert Half is hiring: Digital Project Manager in Everett

A growing design firm is looking for a Digital Project Manager. This long-term contract position is ideal for a detail-oriented individual adept at managing creative projects, overseeing digital renderings and video deliverables, and ensuring seamless coordination of design teams, budgets, and schedules. The role requires a balance of proactive leadership and empathetic collaboration to drive project success.

Location: Remote but can be hybrid and work out of the office in Everett or Seattle, WA

Time zone: Primarily PST

Length: 3-5 months with potential for extension and helping with other projects

Pay: $55-70/hr

Hours: Starting 20-25 hours with potential to ramp up to 40 hours/week

Responsibilities:

• Lead the management of digital projects, ensuring deliverables such as renderings and videos meet client expectations.

• Oversee project timelines, budgets, and schedules to maintain efficient operations within fixed-price contract parameters.

• Collaborate closely with design teams to foster a positive and productive work environment.

• Utilize tools such as Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, and Microsoft Office Suite to track progress and manage resources.

• Ensure the quality and accuracy of digital animations and renderings throughout the project.

• Facilitate communication between stakeholders to ensure alignment on project goals and milestones.

• Apply expertise in digital asset management to organize and streamline project workflows.

• Monitor performance metrics and implement improvements to enhance overall project outcomes.

• Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies to address potential challenges.

• Leverage knowledge of Unreal Engine to support advanced rendering and animation efforts, as needed.

• 5-10 years of experience in project management, with some experience in the creative or digital field.

• Exceptional leadership and communication skills to coordinate with diverse teams.

• Demonstrated ability to balance proactive project oversight with an empathetic approach to team collaboration.

• Proven ability to manage fixed-price contracts, including budgets and scheduling.

• Strong understanding of digital animation and rendering processes.

• Prior experience in producing marketing assets, video production, or related creative deliverables.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Project, and Smartsheet.

• Familiarity with Unreal Engine is preferred.

• All candidates required to undergo a background check.