Critical Mass

Senior Project Manager

Critical Mass  •  Cupertino, CA (Onsite)  •  4 days ago
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Job Description

Critical Mass is hiring for a contract Sr Project Manager. This is a high-visibility contract role on a dynamic communications team creating world-class digital marketing material. You'll work on exciting projects with tight timelines, meaningful scope, and the opportunity to make an immediate impact. If you're someone who thrives when challenges are real, timelines are tight, and excellence is non-negotiable, this is the role for you.

This role is a contract role from June 1 through Sept 25, 2026.

You Will:

  • Lead high-impact digital marketing projects across multiple platforms and channels, from concept through delivery, for a world-class brand's communications portfolio
  • Manage complex, multi-workstream initiatives with aggressive timelines, working directly with creative teams, technology partners, and senior-level stakeholders to drive results
  • Communicate strategic direction and high-level concepts clearly and concisely to cross-functional teams and executives, translating business objectives into actionable project plans
  • Own the full project lifecycle: scoping, structuring, resource management, risk mitigation, and delivery—using best-in-class project management tools and methodologies
  • Collaborate seamlessly with creative, development, and production teams to ensure seamless execution of digital communications across web, email, direct mail, partner assets, and beyond
  • Identify risks, dependencies, and potential roadblocks early, taking decisive action to keep projects on track and manage partner expectations with transparency and confidence
  • Prioritize shifting requirements and changes in real-time, maintaining flexibility without losing sight of strategic goals or quality standards
  • Champion innovative solutions and best practices, partnering with teams to push boundaries in digital interaction and delivery

You Have:

  • 7+ years of digital project management experience, with 5+ years independently leading complex, multi-platform initiatives—preferably with interactive agency or high-profile brand experience
  • A proven track record of delivering sophisticated digital marketing campaigns and initiatives across diverse channels (web, email, mobile, partner platforms, etc.)
  • Deep proficiency in digital communication platforms, technologies, and current industry advancements
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present ideas persuasively to stakeholders at all levels
  • Outstanding attention to detail paired with the ability to zoom out and think strategically about broader objectives
  • The ability to thrive in ambiguity and fast-paced environments—you embrace tight timelines and don't need extensive ramp-up time
  • A can-do attitude and track record of hitting milestones and deadlines, even under pressure
  • Experience building strong relationships across creative, technical, and business teams, with a collaborative leadership style
  • Proficiency with prioritization tools and project management software
  • A commitment to excellence and a bias toward action—you're solution-oriented and not afraid to stand behind the right decision

We continually review ranges to address skills, experience and markets. Base salaries are determined during our interview process, by assessing a number of factors that include, but aren’t limited to, a candidate’s experience and skills relative to the scope and responsibilities of the position. For current CM employees, tenure will also be a consideration.Salary Range $85$90 USD

Critical Mass is an equal opportunity employer.

Critical Mass uses artificial intelligence in our recruitment process to enhance job postings, filter keywords during the review of prospective candidates, and, in some cases, transcribe interviews with our recruiters. Human review remains central to the process, and all hiring decisions are ultimately made by our team.

The Critical Mass Talent Acquisition team will only communicate from email addresses that use the URLs criticalmass.com, omc.comand us.greenhouse-mail.io We will not use apps such as Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, or Google Hangouts for communicating with you. We will never ask you to send us money, technology, or anything else to work for our company. If you believe you are the victim of a scam, please review your local government consumer protections guidance and reach out to them directly.

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About Critical Mass

Critical Mass is a team of 1,900 inspired folks based in 13 offices around the world, providing full-service digital capabilities for the greatest brands on Earth. Our secret sauce is our uncompromising design standards, our relentless focus on customers, and an ability to put powerful new technologies to work for our clients.

We work with the best—Apple, Nike, Mars Wrigley, Nissan, Diageo, Airbnb, BMW, BNY Mellon, Johnson & Johnson, and many more—brands who strive for connected digital ecosystems and unparalleled experiences. We help them get there by gaining deep insight into their consumers and orchestrating data, AI, design, media, and tech stacks around human stories.

We’re a global agency founded in Canada, but digital is our home. If you know us, then you know we’re a special, quirky place that attracts big talent and tiny egos. (We actually give out a “so f-n nice” award—lots of them). But just because we’re friendly doesn’t mean we’re not a force to be reckoned with. We’re driven. Relentless. And we live our values. We’re Critical Mass, but our friends call us CM. Please call us CM!

Industry
Marketing & Advertising
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Calgary, CA
Year Founded
Unknown
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