AKQA (part of WPP) is seeking an experienced Freelance Program Manager to lead digital product work for a major financial services client. This high-visibility engagement will shape how millions engage with their financial lives. The role is hybrid and based in San Francisco, California. The assignment runs from June 29, 2026 through September 2026, with a weekly rate of $3,000–$4,000 and a 40-hour workweek aligned to PST core hours. Responsibilities include leading large-scale digital programs from strategy through creative development and production across multiple channels and workstreams; managing multi-project portfolios with overlapping schedules, budgets, and stakeholder groups; building trusted relationships with senior clients; ensuring scope management, resourcing, and financial stewardship; facilitating productive discussions across strategy, UX, design, technology, and media; and applying Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid delivery methods. Proficiency with Jira, Confluence, Smartsheet, and other PM tools is expected. You will mentor cross-functional teams and partner with internal and client teams to deliver high-quality, impactful work. Qualifications: 5+ years of program management or delivery leadership in a creative, digital, or integrated agency; proven ability to manage multiple workstreams, budgets, and stakeholders; strong communication and collaboration skills; proactive, hands-on leadership; empathetic and collaborative; comfortable navigating senior stakeholders.

AKQA (part of WPP) is seeking an experienced Freelance Program Manager to lead digital product work for a major financial services client. This high-visibility engagement will shape how millions engage with their financial lives. The role is hybrid and based in San Francisco, California. The assignment runs from June 29, 2026 through September 2026, with a weekly rate of $3,000–$4,000 and a 40-hour workweek aligned to PST core hours. Responsibilities include leading large-scale digital programs from strategy through creative development and production across multiple channels and workstreams; managing multi-project portfolios with overlapping schedules, budgets, and stakeholder groups; building trusted relationships with senior clients; ensuring scope management, resourcing, and financial stewardship; facilitating productive discussions across strategy, UX, design, technology, and media; and applying Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid delivery methods. Proficiency with Jira, Confluence, Smartsheet, and other PM tools is expected. You will mentor cross-functional teams and partner with internal and client teams to deliver high-quality, impactful work. Qualifications: 5+ years of program management or delivery leadership in a creative, digital, or integrated agency; proven ability to manage multiple workstreams, budgets, and stakeholders; strong communication and collaboration skills; proactive, hands-on leadership; empathetic and collaborative; comfortable navigating senior stakeholders.