Project Manager

The Alt League is a nimble, remote-first creative agency servicing large-scale clients with the rigor of a global network and the soul of a disruptor. We’re looking for a contract Project Manager to lead the team through high-volume, end-to-end production, from kickoff to final delivery.What You’ll DoClient Services Partner: Work hand in hand with the VP of Client Services and Account Director on day-to-day project needs, with the agility to support other workstreams as needed.Own the Plan:  Build the plan to get the work done based on a clear view of resources and constraints, then keep the team on track against it.Flawless Production: In partnership with an agency Producer and Post-Producer, manage the asset creation process from prep through media trafficking. Ensure a smooth delivery of all final assets and campaign deliverables, organized for easy access by clients and partners.The Bridge: Connect client objectives with our team’s process, setting clear expectations on both sides so ambitious ideas stay on time and on budget.Remote Leadership: Lead by example in our digital-first culture. You navigate Text, Zoom and Google Docs with clarity and empathy, maintaining team momentum without the need for an office.Day-to-Day ResponsibilitiesServe as the main point of contact for the client’s project manager, with prompt responses and clear expectations.Build and maintain project plans, timelines and status reports so every milestone is met.Track budgets and report on finances, flagging potential overages or changes early.Coordinate internal and external resources so creative and production teams have the assets and clarity they need.Run efficient review and approval processes, with rigorous version control and quality assurance.Own media trafficking, making sure assets are delivered to clients and media partners accurately and on time.Spot bottlenecks and risks early, and propose practical solutions to keep work moving.Who You AreThe Production Veteran: You have 5–8 years of agency project management or production experience, including recent work on large-scale productions. You’ve logged lots of time with different project management software and are comfortable getting up to speed with new platforms quickly.The Organizer: You bring order to chaos. You see past the messy parts of the creative process and stay focused on the deliverables and the most efficient way to get there.The Steady Hand: You stay calm under pressure. You absorb client demands and feedback, turning them into clear plans and next steps without passing the stress on to the team. You protect the team’s “maker space.”The Adaptive Edge: You thrive at high speed and can re-plan mid-stream when the client needs change, without losing momentum or clarity.The AI-Native Hunger: You don't just "know" about AI; you are eager to use it. You see it as a way to elevate the work and empower the team.The Modern Generalist: You have a deep appreciation for "Traditional" craft (film/OOH) but a native understanding of "Modern" ecosystems (social/creator/digital).The Self-Starter: You thrive in an environment that prizes autonomy and intentionality across a variety of workstreams. You see the next move and take it before being asked.Why The Alt League?We are built on trust and talent. We’ve stripped away the unnecessary layers of the traditional agency model to focus on what matters: the ideas and the people who make them. This is a 6 month contract position.