FREELANCE PROJECT MANAGER SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND JOB REQUIREMENTS

Published: Apr 02, 2025 – The Freelance Project Manager is skilled in managing multi-channel digital and print projects using advanced project management tools to drive marketing success. This role demands a proven ability to lead healthcare and pharmaceutical campaigns on time and within budget. The manager is also a strong communicator with financial expertise and a creative, solution-oriented approach.

Essential Hard and Soft Skills for a Standout Freelance Project Manager Resume
  • Project Scheduling
  • Task Management
  • Scope Management
  • Budget Control
  • Data Collection
  • Risk Management
  • Quality Control
  • Performance Tracking
  • Contract Management
  • Resource Estimation
  • Team Communication
  • Stakeholder Communication
  • Client Coordination
  • Cross-Team Communication
  • Workflow Prioritization
  • Team Leadership
  • Meeting Facilitation
  • Problem Solving
  • Multitasking
  • Team Mentorship

Summary of Freelance Project Manager Knowledge and Qualifications on Resume

1. BA in Communication Studies with 3 years of Experience

  • Project management/Scrum master experience
  • Ability to lead Scrum ceremonies and Agile practices within the team while threading larger-scale initiatives into sprints.
  • Ability to motivate a team with strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of Agile methods, principles, and processes
  • Ability to understand the business goals that you are supporting and translate them into technical work
  • Expert cross-team communicator with strong stakeholder management skills
  • The ability to build relationships
  • Ability to think critically, innovate, and align stakeholders to drive positive outcomes
  • Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Certified Scrum Practitioner, or PMP
  • Product Ownership work experience

2. BA in Business Administration with 4 years of Experience

  • Experience managing projects, coordinating teams, and/or other planning-related duties, preferably in the social/digital space
  • Ability to remain calm and collected in hectic situations, yet assertive when needed
  • An understanding of current social/digital platforms (at least with scoping/managing projects)
  • Proficient with project and time management software (i.e., Asana, Harvest, Toggl, BaseCamp, Dropbox, Trello, etc.)
  • Must be skilled in Apple/Google/Microsoft tools
  • Be proactive and naturally curious about the digital space, constantly looking for opportunities
  • Passionate about the work you do, and treat clients’ business as if it were your own
  • The ability to make others’ jobs easier (no matter who they are or what they do)
  • The ability to create a positive and open environment when around others
  • Must have great attention to detail
  • Have a diverse and inclusive perspective

3. BA in Marketing with 5 years of Experience

  • Project Management Experience, preferably office and international project management
  • Experience working in (preferably large) digital agencies on large global accounts
  • Experience working in a decoupled environment and collaborating effectively with other third-party agencies
  • Strong knowledge of Content Management and CRM systems (Experience with Drupal, .NET systems, Dynamics)
  • Experience in delivering large master and localization web site projects
  • Passion for and understanding of internet technologies
  • Experience in the management of globally distributed project teams
  • Knowledge of a foreign language
  • Experience in copywriting/editing, particularly of technical documentation
  • Understanding of QA practices
  • Experience working in delivering app builds
  • Experience working in delivering CRM integrations

4. BA in Public Relations with 8 years of Experience

  • Proficiency in Interactive/Digital Project Management
  • Comprehensive knowledge and skills across all multi-channel media (print, digital, and social media)
  • Ability to apply leading-edge project management philosophy, tools, and techniques to improve marketing and advertising execution
  • Working experience in an advertising agency (healthcare and/or pharmaceutical experience)
  • Strong financial/budget-management experience
  • Solid track record of successfully leading projects from initiation to completion, error-free, on time, and on budget
  • Strong computer skills, including a high level of computer competency and associated software (Microsoft Suite - Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat Pro, Microsoft Project)
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships to gain trust and respect
  • Build constructive relationships to foster collaboration and cross-functional thinking
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Creative, innovative, enthusiastic problem solver demonstrating influencing skills, exhibits strong mentoring, teamwork, and client-service orientation
  • Ability to learn new concepts quickly, easily make connections among previously unrelated ideas, and enjoy the challenge of unfamiliar tasks
  • Ability to regularly exercise judgement and discretion to manage jobs