Freelance Senior Project Manager

Join Archetype

At Archetype, you help clients think bigger, go further, and achieve more. With over 40 years of experience and 21 offices worldwide, you join a team of 650+ creative individuals turning ambitions into success.

Our people are the heart of our achievements. Whether you're starting out or a seasoned professional, if you take pride in your work and have bold ambitions, Archetype might be the place for you.

You are a creative thinker, problem solver and storyteller. You thrive in a high-standard environment where curiosity is encouraged, ambition celebrated and kindness valued. As a self-motivated storyteller, you break new ground with strategic, creative campaigns.

We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Your unique ideas and perspectives help us do our best work and make a difference in the world.

About You

We are looking for an organised, commercially minded and solutions-focused Senior Project Manager to join our team on a freelance basis.

You thrive on bringing structure to complexity and enjoy coordinating integrated campaigns that bring together PR, content, creative, digital and production teams. You understand how great delivery underpins great client work and are confident balancing multiple workstreams, priorities and stakeholders in a fast-paced agency environment.

You are commercially aware and understand the relationship between scope, budget, timelines and resource planning. You proactively identify delivery risks, manage scope changes and help protect project profitability while ensuring work is delivered to a consistently high standard.

You are equally comfortable working with internal specialists and external production partners. Whether sourcing freelance creators, engaging production vendors or coordinating campaign delivery, you know how to bring together the right people to achieve the best outcome.

What You Do

As a Senior Project Manager, you oversee the delivery of integrated campaigns and retained client programmes, ensuring projects are delivered efficiently, commercially and to a consistently high standard.

• You lead the day-to-day coordination of integrated campaigns across PR, content, creative, digital and production workstreams.

• You develop and maintain project plans, timelines, scopes and delivery schedules, ensuring work is completed on time and aligned with agreed objectives.

• You manage project budgets, monitor utilisation, identify scope creep and escalate commercial risks early to help protect project profitability.

• You coordinate internal resources and proactively identify the need for freelance specialists, creators and production partners to support campaign delivery.

• You source, brief and manage external vendors, freelancers and production partners, ensuring quality, timelines and budgets are effectively managed.

• You work closely with internal teams to prioritise work, allocate resources and maintain clear communication across multiple concurrent projects.

• You prepare scopes of work, delivery plans and project documentation that support campaign execution and new business proposals.

• You monitor project progress, manage risks and keep internal stakeholders informed through clear reporting, status updates and action tracking.

• You contribute to continuous improvements in project delivery, resource planning and operational processes, helping the team work more efficiently and consistently.

What You Offer

• 6–8 years of project management experience within a creative, communications, digital or integrated agency environment.

• Proven experience managing integrated campaigns involving PR, content, creative, digital and production teams.

• Strong commercial awareness with experience managing project budgets, monitoring utilisation and identifying scope creep.

• Demonstrated experience sourcing and managing freelance talent, creators, production partners and external vendors.

• Excellent organisational and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously.

• Strong problem-solving skills with the confidence to make informed decisions and manage competing priorities.

• Experience preparing project scopes, work plans and delivery schedules.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail.

• Experience using project management tools and collaborative platforms is advantageous.

• Comfortable working independently while collaborating effectively across cross-functional teams.

Why Archetype

At Archetype, we believe the best work attracts the best clients and builds the best people. You will work alongside ambitious, high-calibre colleagues who push one another to raise the bar. We create the environment and opportunity for you to grow your craft, take ownership of your work and accelerate your career.

• Opportunity to work with colleagues from 21 offices worldwide, gaining diverse perspectives and experiences.

• Be part of an organisation that prioritises diversity, equity and inclusion, ensuring a welcoming and inclusive workplace for all.

• Access to ongoing learning and development opportunities to enhance your skills and grow your career.

• A team that values curiosity, ambition and kindness, fostering a supportive and inspiring work environment.

• Opportunity to contribute to high-profile integrated campaigns for leading global and regional brands.