AQKA - Project Manager

Project Manager – Creative & Technology

📍 Location: Gurgaon, India (Hybrid Model)
🏢 Company: AKQA
🕒 Experience: 7–9 Years

About the Role

AKQA is seeking a highly organized, proactive, and delivery-focused Project Manager to act as the central link between creative, technical, and client teams. This role requires a strong balance of technical understanding and creative sensibility to successfully deliver integrated marketing, digital, and technology-driven projects.

The ideal candidate will bring structure to complex creative environments while ensuring technical feasibility, timely execution, and effective stakeholder management.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Scoping

• Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, and technical specifications where required
• Develop comprehensive project plans including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation
• Utilize tools such as Jira, Asana, Trello, Basecamp, or MS Project

Creative & Technical Coordination

• Act as the primary liaison between creative teams (designers, copywriters, production) and technical teams (developers, engineers, QA)
• Ensure seamless integration of creative assets (UI/UX, video, content, branding) into technical deliverables

Resource & Budget Management

• Effectively allocate human and technical resources
• Track project progress, monitor costs, and ensure optimal utilization
• Maintain accountability for delivery quality and timelines

Risk Management & Governance

• Identify potential risks including scope creep, technical dependencies, and capacity constraints
• Implement mitigation strategies to keep projects on track

Stakeholder & Client Communication

• Maintain clear and regular communication with internal stakeholders and clients
• Provide status updates, manage expectations, and facilitate structured feedback cycles

Workflow Optimization & Quality Assurance

• Apply Agile (Scrum/Kanban) and Waterfall methodologies as appropriate
• Ensure deliverables align with both creative briefs and technical requirements
• Drive continuous improvement in project workflows and governance standards

Qualifications & Experience

• 7–9 years of project management experience within a creative agency, digital, or technology-driven environment
• Proven experience delivering creative campaigns, mobile applications, web builds, or software projects end-to-end
• Strong understanding of Agile (Scrum/Kanban) and Waterfall methodologies
• Proficiency in project management tools such as Jira, Asana, Trello, Basecamp, or MS Project
• Working knowledge of SDLC, UI/UX principles, CMS platforms, and web technologies
• Familiarity with creative production workflows including video, design, and content development

Key Competencies

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strong problem-solving and negotiation abilities
• High level of organization and attention to detail
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability for team delivery

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP, CSM (Certified Scrum Master), or equivalent certification

AKQA is committed to fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performance culture where creativity and technology work together to deliver exceptional outcomes.