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As a Project Manager for the Communications Services Group, you will own the end-to-end delivery of client projects—ensuring work is delivered on time, on budget, and to a high standard of quality. You will partner closely with internal team members, clients, and vendors to keep projects moving forward while anticipating risks and solving problems proactively. In this role, you will balance execution with relationship management, serving as a trusted point of coordination for clients and internal stakeholders alike. You will also contribute to business development efforts by supporting proposals, scoping work, and identifying opportunities to expand client engagements. This role is well-suited for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment, enjoys taking ownership, and brings a steady, organized approach to managing multiple moving parts. This position can work out of our Oakland or San Jose, California office. Salary Range: $110,000 - $144,000 Project Management & Financial Performance · Lead day-to-day project delivery, including planning, scope, schedule, budget, quality, and profitability. · Develop project strategies aligned with client objectives and contractual requirements. · Initiate and lead project kick-off meetings, key check-ins, and project close-out/debrief meetings. · Manage preparation, review, and completion of project deliverables and activities. · Coordinate staffing and resource needs, delegate work appropriately, and maintain effective communication regarding changes in scope, schedule, or budget. · Monitor project budgets and costs; proactively identify scope changes, address potential scope creep, and secure authorization for out-of-scope work. · Support pricing, utilization planning, and cost controls to meet project financial goals, with expectations increasing by level. · Review project financial performance regularly and support utilization goals for assigned team members. Team Leadership & Development · Manage, coach, and motivate project teams, including Associates and Coordinators, with scope of responsibility increasing by level. · Provide timely feedback, mentoring, and performance input to support individual and team effectiveness. · Identify coaching and development opportunities and contribute to performance review processes. · Client Relations · Build and maintain strong client relationships through proactive communication and responsive service. · Serve as a primary point of contact for assigned projects, ensuring alignment on goals, progress, and expectations. · Prepare accurate and timely project updates and progress reports. Marketing & Business Development · Participate in business development activities, with expectations for contribution increasing by level. · Identify and pursue opportunities for new and repeat work with existing and prospective clients. · Collaborate with Principals, Marketing, and proposal teams to develop proposals, scopes, budgets, schedules, and win strategies. · Prepare for and participate in client interviews, pre-bid meetings, and presentations, as appropriate. · Support client retention efforts through ongoing relationship management and positioning activities. · Coordinate with Accounting and leadership on contract-related matters as needed. If You Meet the Following, We Invite You to Apply · Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. · Seven or more years of progressively responsible experience in communications, public engagement, or a related consulting field · Demonstrated background in providing strategic communications and managing complex projects. · Accomplished writer of business and public information materials. · Strong client service orientation with demonstrated ability to manage and grow client relationships. · Proven project management skills, including planning, coordination, and delivery of work within scope, schedule, and budget. · Demonstrated experience supporting or leading marketing and business development activities. · Familiarity with the effective use of social and digital media. · Strong planning, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.