Description

Job Description:

Sr Manager Creative Studio (Client Engagement)

(Enterprise / In-House Creative Agency)

Role Overview

The Sr Manager Creative Studio is a senior client-facing leader within the in-house creative agency, responsible for managing high-impact relationships with internal business partners and leading the delivery of complex, cross-functional creative and marketing initiatives.

This role sits between executional client management and portfolio-level leadership. The Senior Manager, Client Engagement operates independently, partners with senior stakeholders, ensures operational excellence across workstreams, and contributes to strategic planning, prioritization, and growth of the in-house agency model.

Key Responsibilities

Internal Client Leadership

• Serve as the primary day-to-day relationship owner for assigned internal clients, including senior marketing, business, and functional leaders
• Build trusted partnerships by deeply understanding business objectives, priorities, and enterprise constraints
• Lead client status meetings, planning sessions, and reviews with confidence and clarity
• Anticipate client needs, manage expectations, and proactively address risks and dependencies

Program & Workstream Ownership

• Lead the end-to-end execution of complex creative and marketing initiatives across multiple workstreams
• Translate business goals into clear, strategic briefs that align brand standards, messaging, and channel requirements
• Partner closely with Project Management to manage scope, timelines, resourcing, and prioritization
• Ensure alignment across Creative, Strategy, Production, Media, and external partners as needed

Financial, Scope & Governance Discipline

• Oversee estimates, intake prioritization, and scope definition for assigned initiatives
• Track effort, budget, and scope against approved plans; manage change and escalation when required
• Ensure work adheres to enterprise governance, brand standards, and operational processes

Strategic Contribution

• Contribute to client planning conversations with informed recommendations and solutions
• Apply understanding of enterprise strategy, brand architecture, and channels to improve outcomes
• Review creative work for quality, consistency, and alignment to objectives before delivery

Team Leadership & Enablement

• Mentor and guide Client Services Managers, Account Executives, or Coordinators
• Set clear expectations, provide feedback, and model strong client engagement fundamentals
• Act as a steady escalation point for delivery or relationship challenges
• Step in as coverage for Director-level client engagement when needed

Growth & Enablement

• Identify opportunities to expand or deepen engagement within existing internal client relationships
• Support roadmap planning, prioritization discussions, and internal pitch efforts
• Help internal clients navigate in-house capabilities and processes to maximize value

Qualifications

Required

• 5-8+ years of experience in client engagement, account management, or program leadership within an in-house agency, enterprise marketing organization, or equivalent environment
• Proven experience leading complex initiatives and managing senior internal stakeholders
• Strong executive presence with excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage scope, budgets, timelines, and cross-functional teams
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable operating in a matrixed organization

Preferred

• Experience within large, enterprise or global organizations
• Familiarity with brand governance, intake models, prioritization frameworks, and operating models for in-house agencies
• Experience supporting integrated campaigns or large-scale brand initiatives

What Success Looks Like

• Internal clients view the role as a trusted partner and advisor
• Workstreams move forward efficiently with minimal rework or escalation
• Creative teams receive clear direction, strong briefs, and timely decisions
• Initiatives are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned to brand and enterprise priorities
• The role consistently elevates the effectiveness and credibility of the in-house agency

Compensation at DXC is influenced by an array of factors, including but not limited to the experience, job-related knowledge, skills, competencies, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. A reasonable estimate of the current compensation range for this position is $119,900 - $222,700.

Full-time hires are eligible to participate in the DXC benefit program. DXC offers a comprehensive, flexible, and competitive benefits program which includes, but is not limited to, health, dental, and vision insurance coverage; employee wellness; life and disability insurance; a retirement savings plan, paid holidays, paid time off.

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