Digital Marketing Project Manager (Contract Position)

About OHO

OHO is a digital agency full of smart, curious learners who love solving complex problems for higher ed organizations. We bring deep expertise and a consultative mindset to everything we do—asking the right questions, challenging assumptions when needed, and always keeping our clients’ goals at the center.

About the Position

OHO is seeking experienced remote Digital Marketing Project Management contractors to support upcoming client engagements and ongoing digital marketing initiatives. We are actively building a network of strong project management professionals who can step into complex, fast-moving client environments and help drive successful outcomes across digital marketing and web-related work.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in dynamic environments, enjoys solving complex challenges with multiple stakeholders, and brings both strategic thinking and empathy to their work. As a contractor embedded within our cross-functional teams, you’ll collaborate closely with strategists, campaign managers, analysts, designers, developers, and clients to keep work moving smoothly and effectively.

We’re looking for someone who can quickly get up to speed, bring clarity and structure to complex work, and confidently guide both day-to-day execution and broader strategic conversations. Success in this role depends on strong communication, sound judgment, comfort with ambiguity, and the ability to balance organization and flexibility in a fast-paced agency environment.

The ideal contractor is both autonomous and collaborative — able to build trust quickly, facilitate productive conversations, proactively manage risks and priorities, and keep outcomes front and center throughout the project lifecycle.

Please Note:

OHO is building a network of experienced Digital Marketing Project Management contractors for upcoming and evolving client needs. While specific project timing may vary, we are actively identifying and engaging strong candidates now. Contractors may be engaged on a project-by-project basis as opportunities arise, and strong performance may lead to consideration for future full-time opportunities with OHO as business needs evolve. The hourly rate for this contract position typically pays between $75-$80/hour.

What You’ll Do

• Build strong, trusting relationships with clients and serve as their main point of contact
• Facilitate and empower the work of your digital marketing team, ensuring everyone is supported and set up for success
• Plan projects, allocate resources, and drive timely, high-quality delivery
• Track budgets and project financials, ensuring transparency and profitability
• Lead client and internal team meetings, fostering open communication and psychological safety
• Identify and mitigate project or client relationship risks proactively
• Pursue and secure client contract renewals and identify opportunities for additional services
• Leverage project management tools (Basecamp, Jira, Kantata, Google Workspace) to keep everything running smoothly

Who You Are

• Comfortable with ambiguity and able to remain calm and focused when priorities shift or new challenges emerge unexpectedly
• Skilled at managing stress and modeling resilience for your team, even when things get hectic
• High emotional intelligence (EQ): you meet people where they are, listen deeply, and adapt your approach to support both clients and colleagues
• Willing to both challenge and support your team, fostering a culture of accountability, growth, and collaboration
• Strong communicator: clear, direct, and empathetic in both meetings and written communications, across all levels of the organization and with clients.
• Organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to juggle multiple projects and deadlines without losing sight of the big picture
• Able to work effectively across time zones

Experience & Qualifications

• 3+ years in a client-facing project management role in an agency setting
• Bachelor’s degree required (business, marketing, communications, or related field preferred)
• Proven ability to deliver and manage digital marketing campaigns, with a solid understanding of the resources and tasks involved
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills
• Superior time management and organizational abilities
• Flexibility and adaptability to shifting demands and priorities
• Self-motivated with a desire to continuously learn and grow
• Experience working in or marketing to higher education institutions, preferred
• Experience with Scrum project management, preferred