Senior Project Manager
Barkley
Kansas City, MO · Posted September 28, 2026
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November 2026
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- #6Best all-round cities for new graduates in the Midwest54 / 100 · of 20
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- #8Cities with the most jobs that do not need a four-year degree in the Midwest81 jobs · of 51
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About the job
The hub of the agency wheels. Master of process. Champion of problem-solving. The driver of meaningful solutions to business problems and is an enthusiastic enabler of creativity. Facilitator of the when, how, where, and who. This is a BarkleyOKRP Senior Project Manager. And the best part about all of it? They get to work with some of the most talented, driven, engaging, and creative folks in the industry. Win/win/win, if you ask us.
So… if you think you have what it takes to join our team of driven doers, send us a note. In a timely, organized manner, of course.
Responsibilities
Plan, manage and drive project deliverables across multiple projects and brands, simultaneously
Must have media experience
Work collaboratively to allocate and manage resources by project and account, including any freelancing needs with the Resource Planning team
Own, maintain and report on project plans, status, and hot lists for every project and account assigned with the agency approved tool
Schedule and lead weekly internal, and at times, external (client facing) status meetings
Track key decisions and prioritization that impacts project budgets, cadence, scope, and/or timelines
Contribute to the fiscal responsibility of assigned brands including: the process that encompasses the creation of new scopes and scope amendments, financial reporting and estimations as needed
Continuously provide transparency with key stakeholders (internal and external) to mitigate risk to budget, scope and timelines
Ensure all project objectives and deliverables are clearly documented, approved, and delivered to meet clients’ needs and expectations
Support teams to define and measure project success using metrics, tools and resources
Assist with training and onboarding new Brand Operations partners
Guide the adoption and adherence of new/existing processes and standards agency wide
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university required
Minimum of 5 years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience required
Experience assembling and managing schedules with multiple dependencies and stakeholders simultaneously
Passion for empowering partners and clients with a seamless experience through process improvement and standardization
Professional presentation skills and strong personal presence are required
Must possess outstanding interpersonal skills as well as an articulate, friendly, “whatever it takes” service-minded attitude, along with a strong work ethic
Cross-media experience preferred
PMP, Six-sigma, ScrumMaster certifications are desirable
Must possess positivity, high energy, and a high-level of confidence in your capabilities
Ability to establish and build productive relationships quickly with diverse personalities in order to meet adapting project demands
Excellent analytics mentality - telling stories with data and facts
BarkleyOKRP’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion + Belonging
At BarkleyOKRP, DEI+B drives work that matters. We believe people and creativity are made of the same substance, and when every perspective is valued, the impact is stronger. We build belonging as a business strategy, power inclusive creativity that delivers measurable results, and hold ourselves accountable as a B Corp committed to progress over performative intent. When people are valued, the work carries greater impact.