Senior Client Delivery Manager
Red Carrot
- Washington D.C., United States
- Hybrid
- Senior Level
- Posted
About Red Carrot
- We attract and develop talent from all backgrounds because we believe there’s strength in diversity, offering different perspectives and skills.
- Red Carrot is an award-winning, woman-owned small business built for the complexity of federal government work.
- We partner with clients to advance their goals — powered by a team fueled by passion, backed by intelligence, and grounded in expertise.
- From day one, we've applied industrial engineering principles and data analytics to solve complex problems with precision.
- Our approach is research-centric, data-informed, and audience-oriented — and it's how we deliver work that actually moves the needle.
- We exist to strengthen the organizations and communities we serve through trusted, purposeful communication.
- That's not a tagline — it's the standard we hold ourselves to on every engagement.
- Headquartered in Miami, Florida, with a strong and growing presence in Washington, D.C., our team works with clients across the country.
- Distance doesn't dilute our service.
- We build capacity where our clients need it, delivering Strategic Communications, Customer Experience, Management Consulting, and Human Capital Solutions that fit their mission — and their moment.
- We're the partner organizations turn to when communication challenges are real, the stakes are high, and the work has to matter.
Responsibilities
- Senior | Work Location: Hybrid In DMV area ABOUT THE ROLE Red Carrot is seeking a Senior Client Delivery Manager to lead the day-to-day delivery of strategic communications, marketing, and creative services for our federal customers.
- This role serves as a primary point of contact for customer stakeholders, ensuring every deliverable is on time, on budget, on brand, and aligned to contract requirements.
- The ideal candidate blends strong account leadership with disciplined project and quality management.
- Serve as a primary point of contact for customer stakeholders, building trusted relationships and managing expectations across multiple concurrent projects
- Oversee end-to-end delivery of communications and marketing work, including campaigns, creative assets, digital and social content, events, and reports
- Translate customer requirements, task orders, and statements of work into clear project plans, schedules, and team assignments
- Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams of writers, designers, digital specialists, and subcontractors to deliver high-quality work
- Monitor scope, schedule, budget, and staffing; identify risks early and drive timely resolution or escalation
- Establish and enforce quality control and review processes, including
Section 508 accessibility, plain language, and brand standards
- Prepare and deliver status reports, monthly progress reports, meeting minutes, and other contract deliverables
- Track labor hours and burn rates in partnership with finance and operations to support accurate invoicing and forecasting
- Identify opportunities to expand services and improve customer outcomes; contribute to recompete and proposal efforts
- Mentor junior staff and promote consistent delivery practices across the Red Carrot team MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Business, Public Relations, or related field
- Public Trust or suitability determination
Requirements
- Minimum 8 years of experience in client services, account management, or project delivery within a communications, marketing, or creative agency environment
- Minimum 3 years of experience supporting federal government customers
- Demonstrated experience managing multiple projects, budgets, and teams simultaneously
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present confidently to senior stakeholders
- Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and project management tools (e.g., Asana, Smartsheet, or similar) PMP or similar project management certification preferred
- Ability to obtain and maintain a federal
Benefits
- At Red Carrot, we empower you to be a leader.
- Together, we can solve our client’s biggest challenges.
- We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package.
- Training and Development – Tuition reimbursement and professional trainings for eligible employees.
- Top-tier medical, dental, vision, life insurance and long-term disability coverage.
- 401(k) Plan – 401(k)-retirement and Roth plan with company matching and no vesting period.
- Profit Sharing – Discretionary profit-sharing plan to all eligible employees after one year of employment.
- Provides flexible work hours, paid time off, and 11 federal holidays.
