Senior Project Manager

Onward Search is a specialized staffing and talent solutions company that helps professionals find top jobs with the nation’s leading brands. We’re looking to hire a Senior Project Manager for a hybrid contract position based in Carlsbad, California, with an advertising agency.

This is a great opportunity to lead web-based digital projects in a client-facing role, supporting internal and external teams while managing complex project portfolios. You’ll work on-site two days a week and collaborate closely with stakeholders to drive project success.

Candidate must have Magnolia CMS experience.

The application deadline for this role is 09/19/2025.

Senior Project Manager Responsibilities:

• Project management (planning, tracking against time and deliverables, issues/risk management) for a portfolio of projects, mainly web-based.
• Reliable communications with internal and client team members, external vendors, or other stakeholders.
• Providing guidance and direction to the team, including expectations for timeline and deliverables.
• Identifying obstacles and problems, and leading the development of solutions.
• Leading and facilitating client meetings, relationships, and status reporting.
• Account management for a portfolio of accounts; provide sales support for new business pitches, RFP, SOW and estimate development, and sales meetings.
• Manage and forecast project time, staffing, status and expense reporting for project teams.

Senior Project Manager Qualifications:

• 6+ years in an advanced management role for consulting firm or agency, managing client or account relationships.
• Experience successfully delivering large and complex digital projects, in a client-facing or consultant role.
• Exceptional time management, facilitation, risk assessment and control, and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and client service skills.
• Outstanding working knowledge of delivery methodologies (such as Scrum/Agile, traditional waterfall, etc.), change management principles, process improvement strategies, and performance evaluation processes.
• Bachelor’s degree required.

Perks & Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Life Insurance.
• 401(k) Program.
• Commuter Benefit.
• eLearning & Ongoing Training.
• Education Reimbursement.

*Eligibility requires working over 30 hours per week on an assignment lasting at least 10 weeks.

If you meet the qualifications and are excited about this opportunity, apply today! Our team will connect with you to discuss next steps, support you through the interview process, and advocate for your success.