10/15/26
Marketing project manager or AI? How to know what your team needs
By Abby Breckenridge
Read articleOffload oversight by letting us manage the talent, logistics, and day-to-day operations of the teams we build for you. We design and deploy specialized, embedded teams sourced by our expert recruiting team and overseen by experienced leadership. With roots in managing and hiring for a tech-focused creative agency, we understand how to structure teams that operate efficiently and deliver consistent results.
FLEXIBLE EMBEDDED TEAM MODELS
What we offer
Our managed services go beyond filling roles. We build and oversee dedicated teams that integrate into your workflows, and handle management, performance, and coordination so you can focus on what you do best.
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Embedded in-house creative team
A fully integrated team of designers, copywriters, brand strategists, and project managers delivering high-volume, on-brand content without traditional agency overhead.
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Embedded marketing and growth team
A seamless extension of your internal marketing function, aligned to your goals and embedded in your systems. Roles may include performance marketers, content strategists, and project managers.
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Embedded product and engineering team
Dedicated engineers, product managers, and technical program managers focused on accelerating development and delivery.
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Project-based delivery pod
A cross-functional team brought in for initiatives such as product launches, rebrands, or expansion efforts. Structured for clear scope and measurable outcomes to make your big moment a success.
Why partner with 2A Works
Operational support grounded in tech experience
Built on tech industry insight
As both a creative and recruiting partner to leading tech companies, we understand how modern teams operate and what it takes to deliver consistent execution at scale. That experience shapes how we structure strong and efficient embedded teams and define success.
Embedded partnership, shared accountability
With managed services, our teams integrate directly into your organization. They work within your systems, collaborate through your communication channels, and align with your internal goals and culture. We handle coordination and performance management while remaining closely connected to your leadership to provide a team that feels internal and operates seamlessly while reducing the lift on your managers.
A people-first philosophy
We take care of our talent so they can take care of your work. We attract and retain top-notch candidates by offering benefits that go above and beyond staffing industry standards in the tech, marketing, and creative fields. From regular check-ins with our People Manager to seamless reimbursements and hands-on contract support, we make sure our consultants feel supported and valued throughout every engagement.
A few of the clients we support
Collaboration that drives better teams
Client satisfaction
Overall experience
Agency communication
Candidate quality
Candidate diversity
Contracts extended or converted to full-time
2A feels like an extension of our team. We partnered with them to quickly transition and onboard eight contractors, and they delivered seamlessly in just a few weeks while also elevating the consultant experience and benefits.
A reliable partner with a deep understanding of our industry and hiring needs, 2A identified highly qualified candidates for our open roles and provided strong end-to-end support throughout the hiring process. The whole team truly values the partnership.
Jeremy C.
Content publishing manager, Microsoft Research
2A Works is a responsive and flexible partner, and I appreciate the level of support they provide to their consultants. It's clear they invest in the people they work with, and that commitment creates a positive experience for everyone involved. Their team is easy to work with, highly communicative, and provides experienced, high-quality talent.
Gerard M.
Partner program director, Microsoft AI Business Solutions (Modern Work + Business Applications)
We were facing an uphill battle to rebrand our organization, build a net-new website, and develop a marketing strategy that would tie everything together. Our consultant from 2A Works created a plan to point us in the right direction and worked super fast to get us ready for launch.
Jennifer S.
Executive director of continuing education, Bellevue College
How it works
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1. Define your needs
Tell us the function you need support in, your goals, timeline, and what success looks like.
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2. Design your team model
We’ll work with you to structure the right team with defined scope, leadership oversight, and a delivery plan tailored to your business.
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3. Launch and integrate
We’ll deploy your team and embed them into your tools, workflows, and communications channels.
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4. Get ongoing support
We oversee day-to-day performance and delivery while keeping you informed with regular updates and insights.
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5. Scale as you grow
Adjust team size and scope as your priorities evolve.
Hiring?
Frequently asked questions
What is managed service and how does it work?
Managed service is a model where we build and oversee a dedicated team on your behalf. Instead of hiring and managing individuals yourself, you receive an embedded team operating under a defined scope, with leadership oversight and full operational management handled by 2A Works.
How is managed service different from bringing in contractors or individual hires?
With managed service, you are not responsible for supervising each individual contributor. We own execution of the work, operate under a defined scope, and provide full management of the team. This allows you to be more hands-off than with traditional staffing or in-house hires.
How is managed service different from working with an agency?
Unlike a traditional agency that balances multiple clients, embedded teams are dedicated to your organization. They operate within your systems, use your tools, and align closely with your brand and internal processes.
Who manages the embedded team?
2A Works provides structured oversight and performance management. You receive reporting and alignment updates, while we handle day-to-day coordination and support.
How quickly can an embedded team launch?
Timelines vary depending on scope and complexity. In most cases, launching an embedded team is significantly faster than building and onboarding an equivalent team internally.
Can we scale the team up or down?
Yes, team size and scope can be adjusted as workloads and priorities change, giving you flexibility without the disruption of hiring or layoffs.
What type of functions can be supported through managed service?
We support creative, marketing, product, and engineering functions, including content, demand generation, design, product management, engineering, and technical program management.
When should a tech company consider managed service?
Managed service is ideal when you need to scale execution quickly but do not have the internal capacity or desire to manage an additional team.
How does 2A Works recruit diverse talent for embedded teams?
We take an intentional approach to inclusive hiring. That includes writing inclusive role descriptions, sourcing from diverse professional networks, and regularly reviewing our processes to reduce bias. We also build long-term relationships with professionals from underrepresented backgrounds to expand access and inclusion across our talent pool.