Project Manager (Part-time Contractor, Remote)

About Neuron

Neuron is a UX/UI design agency headquartered in downtown San Francisco. We are a boutique team of designers and strategists and are looking to expand our existing Project Management capacity. Together, we create engaging digital experiences for a wide range of clients and industries.
 
Notable Clients: IKEA, Google X, Hootsuite, Vivint, Listrak, Flo Health, Paycom, Uniphore.

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Summary

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to help us deliver best-in-class design work on time and on budget. Candidates should have 3-5 years of project management experience at a digital design or product agency, strong client-facing communication skills, and the discipline to work remotely.

 

Strong organizational and communication skills are critical. This role sits at the intersection of client relationships and creative delivery; you'll keep projects moving, stakeholders aligned, and our team focused. Since we are a boutique agency, you will have a direct, meaningful impact on every project you touch.

 

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day client communication, keeping all stakeholders informed and aligned.

• Build and maintain project timelines, budgets, priorities, and documentation.

• Support scoping and estimation for new and ongoing client work.

• Coordinate tasks and handoffs across designers and partner vendors.

• Review deliverables before client handoff to ensure all requirements are met.

• Identify risks early and resolve or escalate them before they become issues.

• Organize project files, tasks, and communications across our toolset.

• Optimize existing workflows and contribute to improving agency processes.

• Identify issues and potential risks before they escalate.

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Prerequisites

• 3-5 years of digital project management experience in an agency environment.

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously without sacrificing quality.

• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.

• Strong understanding of the UX/UI design and development process.

• Highly organized, self-directed, and proactive.

• Comfortable with tools like Figma, Asana, Claude, and Google Workspace.

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Bonus Points

• Experience managing UX/UI or product design projects specifically.

• Familiarity with agile or sprint-based workflows.

• Familiarity with AI tools to assist your processes.

• Strong note-taking skills.

• Experience managing 3-4 concurrent client projects.