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Project Manager

AKQAAarhus, Midtjylland, Denmark, København, Hovedstaden, DenmarkPosted 28 Aug 2026

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At AKQA (part of WPP), we believe in the imaginative application of art and science to create beautiful ideas, products and services. With an entrepreneurial and collaborative approach, we design adaptive digital services and applications that capture the imagination, delivering impressive returns for our clients. We're looking for a Project Manager to join our vibrant team in Aarhus or Copenhagen. You'll thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, working alongside some of the brightest minds globally.

Our projects span from long-term local initiatives to impactful global ventures, offering diverse challenges and the chance to shape work that truly matters. As a Project Manager, you'll partner with senior leaders to drive complex, end-to-end projects across strategy, creative, tech, and performance. You excel at building lasting client relationships, balancing innovative business development, profitability, and creative excellence.

We understand that project demands vary. While deadlines can be intense, we always strive to respect individual preferences, competencies, and a fair work-life balance. YOUR ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES Lead diverse, fast-moving global and local programs, including innovation, strategy, creative, complex technology, and performance marketing. Define clear project scopes that set a strong foundation for success. Develop comprehensive project plans, covering objectives, timelines, and budgets.

Proactively manage risks and issues, ensuring best practices are followed. Forecast and plan resource needs across teams, assisting with proactive allocation. Guide teams to meet project goals, translating business needs into actionable tasks. Manage and prioritize the product backlog, refining acceptance criteria and aligning delivery with business objectives and quality assure the delivery. Ensure the on-time, on-budget delivery of high-quality products that exceed client expectations.

Maintain clear, consistent communication and alignment across stakeholders — from senior management to clients and external partners — and help shape how projects are set up for success from the outset Drive for excellence in end-user experience and business relevance. ABOUT YOU AND WHAT YOU BRING Beyond your professional skills, you are someone who genuinely cares about your colleagues and fosters a supportive, collaborative environment.

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You're a team player who contributes positively to our culture. You have a genuine passion for bringing digital projects to life and a natural interest in understanding clients' business goals to deliver meaningful value. You demonstrate sound judgment in making project decisions, aligning with team leads and senior management. You are highly organized and meticulous, adept at solving issues at all levels of a project.

You enjoy working with cross-functional teams, making thoughtful commercial and financial decisions, quickly understanding problems, proposing solutions, and managing client situations effectively. You navigate complex and dynamic environments with ease, proactively identifying and resolving challenges. Practical experience or a strong interest in applying AI tools within project management as well as Curiosity and adaptability to help leverage AI's potential in creating innovative solutions for clients, keeping AKQA at the forefront of this evolving landscape You're the calm, structured point of contact that clients and internal teams trust to keep things on track — strong stakeholder management comes naturally to you You communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, to internal teams and external clients.

You are comfortable working autonomously and driving projects forward with minimal supervision. You inspire and mentor project teams with an energetic and positive mindset. You genuinely care about your colleagues and help foster a supportive, collaborative environment — you're a team player who contributes positively to our culture. Excellent communication in English is essential; Danish is a valuable plus. Your Background: 5+ years of experience in project management within a digital agency, consultancy, or fast-paced in-house digital team A track record working on complex digital products, services, or strategic initiatives, with a structured, full-circle understanding of how projects come together end to end We value diverse experiences and welcome applications from individuals with a strong track record of delivering impactful digital projects, regardless of industry or project type AKQA is committed to developing wellbeing and supporting life choices for our team.

We provide an extensive range of benefits. To find out more click here . We believe great work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach including required in-office days. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process. AKQA is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics.

We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers. About WPP WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth.

For more information, visit WPP.com .

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