Senior Integrated Project Manager

Hyperquake

Senior Integrated Project Manager delivering immersive brand experiences for Hyperquake, a creative strategy and branding agency. Managing clients, budgets, vendors, production, logistics, and installations.

Posted 8/5/2026full-timeCincinnati • Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing large-scale experiential marketing projects, including budget management, client relations, and cross-functional team coordination. Proven ability to navigate complex project environments while ensuring quality deliverables and client satisfaction.

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Project ManagementClient Relationship ManagementBudget ManagementEvent ProductionLogistics Coordination

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementBudget ManagementFabrication ProcessesProduction ProcessesLogistics ManagementEvent OperationsRisk IdentificationNegotiationSchedulingDocumentation

Soft Skills

Client ManagementOrganizational SkillsProblem-SolvingCommunicationTeam Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Project ManagementBachelor’s Degree in MarketingBachelor’s Degree in CommunicationsBachelor’s Degree in BusinessBachelor’s Degree in Design

Industry Keywords

Experiential MarketingExhibit DesignEvent ProductionBranded EnvironmentsIntegrated Marketing Agencies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage end-to-end production for select large-scale projects, defining goals, deliverables, schedules, staffing, statements of work, and budgets
Serve as the day-to-day client contact throughout experiential project lifecycles
Build trusted client relationships through proactive communication and transparency
Lead status meetings, document action items, and communicate project updates, risks, and solutions
Align client expectations with project scope, schedule, and budget
Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, workbacks, and critical milestones
Coordinate strategy, creative, design, production, technology, and account management teams
Manage multiple concurrent projects with varying budgets and complexity
Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies
Ensure deliverables meet quality standards and client expectations
Develop and manage project budgets through final reconciliation
Track profitability, change orders, and scope adjustments
Monitor labor, production, fabrication, shipping, travel, and installation costs
Partner with finance and leadership on forecasting, invoicing, and financial reporting
Source, onboard, and manage fabrication partners, production vendors, installers, and specialty contractors
Negotiate pricing, timelines, and statements of work
Coordinate procurement, production schedules, logistics, freight, and inventory
Lead planning and execution for installations, activations, trade shows, retail environments, and branded experiences
Coordinate installation schedules, labor, permits, venue requirements, shipping, and onsite logistics
Serve as primary operational lead during installation and dismantle
Resolve onsite issues while minimizing impact on clients and timelines
Facilitate collaboration between creative, production, technical, and client teams
Translate creative concepts into executable production plans
Keep stakeholders aligned through communication and documentation
Mentor junior project managers and coordinators as appropriate

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Marketing, Communications, Business, Design, or related field preferred but not required
7–10+ years of project management experience in experiential marketing, exhibit design, event production, branded environments, or integrated marketing agencies
Proven experience managing projects from concept through onsite installation
Strong understanding of fabrication, production processes, logistics, and event operations
Experience managing six- and seven-figure project budgets
Excellent client management and presentation skills
Exceptional organizational, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities
Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines
Technical adeptness and full understanding of development methodologies and practices
Ability to learn new innovations, technologies, and processes
Ability to handle complex project situations
Ability to negotiate delicate client communications
Ability to identify risks to projects or the studio and prepare appropriate action
Ability to balance urgency with a calm and confident demeanor
Discretion and judgment when handling confidential information or issues
Ability to contribute to a high-performing team
Occasional evening work required for project final delivery deadlines
Willingness to travel approximately 20–40% for client meetings, site visits, and installations

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid remote / on-site work arrangement
Full-time employment
Opportunity to work on immersive brand and cultural experiences
Opportunity to work with creative, production, technology, fabrication, and client teams
Mentorship opportunities through collaboration with project managers and coordinators