Application Guide

How to Apply for Senior Project Manager (Contract)

at Movementstrategy

๐Ÿข About Movementstrategy

Movement Strategy is a fully remote creative agency known for award-winning campaigns for top brands like Netflix, Amazon, and Spotify. They value collaboration and innovation, offering a dynamic environment where project managers directly impact high-profile, mission-driven work.

About This Role

As Senior Project Manager on a high-profile non-profit account, you'll act as a strategic operational partner, steering account health and client success. Your problem-solving skills will be crucial in identifying challenges and developing solutions, ensuring seamless execution of high-volume social content.

๐Ÿ’ก A Day in the Life

You'll start by checking in with the Pod Lead on account priorities, then review daily social content calendars and client requests. Midday involves cross-functional meetings to align creative and strategy teams, followed by troubleshooting any blockers and preparing status updates for the client. You'll end the day by assessing team performance and identifying process improvements.

๐ŸŽฏ Who Movementstrategy Is Looking For

  • Proven experience managing high-profile, non-profit accounts with high-volume social media deliverables.
  • Strong problem-solving mindsetโ€”able to identify issues proactively and implement effective solutions.
  • Expertise in client communication and cross-departmental alignment, serving as the primary point of contact.
  • Experience in contract-to-hire roles, comfortable with remote work and EST timezone coordination.

๐Ÿ“ Tips for Applying to Movementstrategy

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Highlight specific non-profit account experience and high-volume social media campaign management in your resume.

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In your cover letter, address how you've solved complex operational challenges in past roles.

3

Mention your comfort with remote work and EST hours, and provide examples of async collaboration.

4

Tailor your application to show you can support a Pod Lead in setting vision and team performance.

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Include metrics or outcomes from past projects to demonstrate impact on account health and client success.

โœ‰๏ธ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Emphasize your problem-solving skills with concrete examples of identifying and resolving project challenges.', 'Showcase your experience with non-profit clients and high-volume social content.', 'Demonstrate your ability to act as a strategic partner, not just a task manager.', "Explain why you're excited about Movement Strategy's mission and client portfolio."]

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๐Ÿ” Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • โ†’ Review Movement Strategy's recent award-winning campaigns, especially for non-profit clients.
  • โ†’ Understand their remote culture and how they foster collaboration across time zones.
  • โ†’ Look into their client roster (Netflix, Amazon, Spotify) to grasp the scale and complexity of work.
  • โ†’ Check their blog or case studies for insights into their project management methodologies.

๐Ÿ’ฌ Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 How do you prioritize tasks when managing multiple high-volume social campaigns simultaneously?
2 Describe a time you identified a process gap and implemented a solution that improved team efficiency.
3 How do you handle difficult client communications, especially when expectations are misaligned?
4 What strategies do you use to align cross-departmental teams (creative, strategy, production) on a shared vision?
5 How do you approach contract-to-hire roles, and what are you looking for in a long-term fit?
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โš ๏ธ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Don't submit a generic resumeโ€”customize it to highlight non-profit and high-volume social experience.
  • Avoid vague problem-solving claims; provide specific examples with measurable outcomes.
  • Don't overlook the contract-to-hire natureโ€”acknowledge it and express enthusiasm for the potential transition.

๐Ÿ“… Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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Offer

Congratulations!

Ready to Apply?

Good luck with your application to Movementstrategy!