Walker Sands is one of the fastest-growing integrated B2B marketing agencies in the world. We are looking for a high-impact Senior Project Manager to help fuel that continued growth on a 6 month contract. Monthly compensation for this role is expected to be between $4,500-$6,500.

As an agency, we exist to accelerate growth—for our clients, our people and the B2B industry. We partner with B2B technology and services companies, from high-growth Silicon Valley businesses to global Fortune 500 brands, to drive meaningful business results. At Walker Sands, curiosity sparks new ideas, collaboration makes the work stronger, and people are at the center of everything we do.

Walker Sands is looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager to support a variety of projects on a contract basis. At the end of the contract, this role may be converted into a permanent position based on performance and the needs of the business.

As a Senior Project Manager, you’ll manage a portfolio of accounts and collaborate with account managers, writers, designers, strategists, strategic communication team members, and digital marketing team members to ensure projects meet both client expectations and agency goals. You’ll also play a role in optimizing processes, mentoring junior team members and driving the agency’s ability to achieve client outcomes.

What You Will Do (Responsibilities):

Project Planning + Setup

Develop timelines, collaboratively staff resources with service team leads and lead kickoff meetings
Lead internal project kickoff meetings to ensure internal alignment to scope and client outcomes
Anticipate risks during project planning and proactively propose ways to mitigate those risks

Project Execution + Monitoring

Oversee project execution with cross-functional teams while ensuring alignment to scope, timeline, and budget
Conduct QC/QA checks and alignment of deliverables to client outcomes and program scope
Lead internal status meetings and provide clear project updates to the team
Monitor budgets and team utilization to ensure profitability and resource availability
Lead effort to resolve complex challenges related to scope, resource constraints, or timeline risks

Communication + Collaboration

Act as a primary point of contact for internal team, providing guidance and removing internal roadblocks
Promote seamless communication between internal team, account management, and client to ensure alignment on outcomes and deliverables
Serve as a secondary point of contact for clients and participate in client meetings to speak to project status
Activate action items to keep projects on track

Process Improvement

Provide feedback on project workflows and identify processes to improve
Ensure all project assets are organized on Google Drive and accessible to project teams
Contribute to department and agency process improvement

Non-Negotiables

You take ownership. You follow through, close loops, and hold yourself accountable for outcomes.
You build trust quickly. You show professionalism, responsiveness, and reliability in every interaction.
You anticipate needs. You see around corners, flag risks early, and proactively guide clients and teams.
You’re collaborative. You make the work better by working well with others.
You crave candid feedback. You embrace it as a powerful tool for growth.
You pursue excellence. You’re always learning, always sharing, always pushing to get better.
You embody agency readiness. You stay steady in pace, navigate shifting priorities, and help your team do the same.

What You Bring (Requirements):

Experience: 4+ years of project management experience in a marketing or agency environment with exposure to creative, strategy, and digital marketing projects types and deliverables
Tools: Experience with Project Management tools like Trello, and familiarity with digital marketing platforms that support marketing automation and paid media like Hubspot, Pardot, Google Analytics, etc.
Knowledge: Strong understanding of Waterfall and Agile methodologies, and project reporting metrics like hours tracking, budget management, and timeline management