Creative Project Manager

Who We Are

FTI Consulting is the leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation. We work with many of the world’s top multinational corporations, law firms, banks and private equity firms on their most important issues to deliver impact that makes a difference. From resolving disputes, navigating crises, managing risk and optimizing performance, our teams respond rapidly to dynamic and complex situations.

Our Digital & Insights (D&I) practice seeks a talented, versatile Project Manager with 3-5 years of experience to join the team in our New York, Chicago or Washington, D.C. office. We’re looking for a motivated and detail-oriented individual who is eager to learn new skills and help not just manage projects but play a pivotal role in the execution. In this role you will work closely with clients, internal teams and creative strategists to create and maintain project plans and monitor quality control and timeliness of deliverables, while also providing input into the strategy and roll-out of client initiatives.

The ideal candidate isn’t just a project manager, but a strategic and critical thinker that can collaborate, manage multiple projects and teams and is able to communicate effectively in both verbal and written communication. This person will be a pivotal role in the development and growth of the creative and digital team and has the ability to make a big impact.

Please apply even if you don’t meet all requirements.

• Oversee the end-to-end execution of projects, from initial briefing to final delivery, ensuring timely and successful completion.
• Develop comprehensive project plans that merge requirements with organization goals and business objectives.
• Serve as a liaison between teams to facilitate clear communication and alignment.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients or internal stakeholders, providing updates and gathering feedback throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources effectively, identifying and addressing any potential bottlenecks or challenges.
• Maintain current and develop new processes for internal workflows and project management software to improve efficiency and consistency in project execution.
• Monitor and report on progress at every stage of the project. Manage internal and external meetings, deliverables and feedback.
• Run and provide insights on analytics associated with web and digital projects.
• Work on new business pursuits to craft approaches and process as well as budgeting and scoping.
• Maintain awareness of the current industry trends, technical solutions, and best practices.

We are committed to investing and supporting you in your professional development and we have developed a range of programs focused on fostering leadership, growth and development opportunities. We aim to promote continuous learning and individual skills development through on-the-job learning, self-guided professional development courses and certifications. You’ll be assigned a dedicated coach to mentor, guide and support you through regular coaching sessions and serve as an advocate for your professional growth.

As you progress through your career at FTI Consulting, we offer tailored programs for critical professional milestones to ensure you are prepared and empowered to take on your next role.

• Approximately 3-5 years of project management, technical strategy and/or digital strategy expertise, ideally with experience working directly with creatives.
• Strong problem solving and collaboration abilities.
• Knowledge of content management systems (Drupal, wordpress, etc).
• Proficiency in Asana.
• Comfortable crafting and presenting project-related materials to relevant clients, partners and team members.
• Ability to see the big picture along with acute attention to detail.
• Highly developed interpersonal, analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Positive attitude and proactive with strong leadership skills.
• Adaptable in nature with ability to multitask effectively.
• Desire to learn new skills and interest in content strategy, information architecture…