The Strategy Group: Project Manager

Project Manager

Location: Pasadena, California (Hybrid In-person 23 days per week)

Type: Full-time, Exempt, Time-Limited (through the 2026 Election Cycle)

Reports to: Partner / Senior Strategist

About The Strategy Group: The Strategy Group is a leading Democratic political consulting and direct mail firm with offices in Pasadena, California. We help progressive candidates, causes, and organizations build winning campaigns that inspire voters and make an impact. Our work blends strategy, creativity, and precision developing communications that cut through the noise and move people to action.

Position Summary: The Project Manager plays a key role in managing the execution of direct mail, digital, and strategic communications projects for campaigns across the country. You'll oversee day-to-day production, coordinate with creative teams and vendors, and ensure every project is delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest quality.

This is a full-time but time-limited position, expected to continue through the November 2026 general election and post-campaign wrap-up. It's an ideal opportunity for someone passionate about politics, logistics, and creative problem-solving who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee campaign production and project timelines, ensuring deliverables meet deadlines and quality standards.
• Coordinate directly with clients, strategists, designers, and print/digital vendors to manage workflow and resolve challenges.
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, budget trackers, and status updates.
• Review proofs, perform fact-checks, and ensure all materials meet strategic and compliance standards.
• Assist with social media strategy, including content coordination, scheduling, and alignment with mail and digital messaging.
• Support mail creative development, including concept brainstorming, copy reviews, and layout coordination with designers.
• Assist in preparing client presentations, mail plans, and production briefs.
• Conduct basic research and data analysis to support message targeting and voter outreach strategy.
• Maintain clear documentation of project approvals, versioning, and communication logs.
• Contribute to a collaborative and inclusive team culture that values accountability, innovation, and impact.

Qualifications:

• 35 years of project management, production, or campaign operations experience (political, agency, or communications environment preferred).
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills with a track record of managing complex projects.
• Excellent written, editing, and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with political campaigns, direct mail, and digital advertising workflows.
• Proven ability to work under tight deadlines while maintaining high accuracy.
• Collaborative, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple stakeholders.
• Willingness to work extended hours, including evenings and weekends, during peak election periods.

Work Environment and Location: This position is based in our Pasadena, California office. The Project Manager role is hybrid, with an expectation of being in the office 23 days per week for collaboration, client meetings, and creative sessions. Candidates must reside in the greater Los Angeles area or be willing to relocate prior to their start date. Regular in-person attendance is required; this is not a remote-only position.

The Strategy Group complies with all applicable state and federal labor laws, including California Labor Code 2802, regarding reimbursement for required business expenses for hybrid work.

Duration: This is a time-limited position aligned with the 2026 election cycle. Employment is expected to continue through November 2026, with the possibility of extension based on organizational needs and performance. All standard employee protections, benefits, and California labor law requirements apply during the full term of employment.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Salary: $76,000 annually, plus benefits and performance-based bonus eligibility.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance effective on the first day of employment.
• Paid vacation, sick time, and company holidays.

Equal Opportunity Statement: The Strategy Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We recruit, hire, train, and promote without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital or familial status, creed, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, military or veteran status, or any other protected category under California or federal law.

We comply with the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodations will be provided to qualified applicants with disabilities upon request.