Project Manager, Ogilvy Health
About Ogilvy
Ogilvy has been creating impact for brands through iconic, culture‑changing, value‑driving ideas for more than 75 years. The agency operates at the intersection of intelligence, imagination and influence, with experts across advertising, sports & entertainment, PR & social, consulting, and health collaborating across more than 120 offices in 90 countries. Ogilvy was named Network of the Year at the 2026 Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity and ranks #1 globally for creative excellence and effectiveness by WARC for the fourth consecutive year.
Ogilvy is part of WPP, the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands, and leverages the WPP Open platform for media intelligence, data solutions, creativity, production, enterprise solutions, and strategic counsel.
About Ogilvy Health
Ogilvy Health combines borderless creativity, scientific precision and cultural fluency to build healthcare’s most influential movements. The practice drives measurable impact and category‑defining growth for brands ready to shape what’s next, using fearless creativity, data‑driven storytelling, and an impact‑obsessed mindset.
About the Role
The Project Management Office at Ogilvy Health oversees project execution, process improvement, budget management and resource allocation across the agency. The Project Manager will join a large‑scale healthcare AOR account, leading interdisciplinary teams, ensuring workflow adherence, and delivering on‑time, on‑budget client solutions.
What You’ll Do
- Project Management: Lead a primary brand vertical, ensuring consistent quality, process adherence, and on‑time, on‑budget delivery; own and manage mid‑complexity, multi‑channel projects from initiation to completion; develop comprehensive project scope, timelines, budgets, and resource plans using agency tools and project‑management software; lead day‑to‑day execution with junior and senior PMs, internal stakeholders, and external vendors; proactively identify and mitigate risks, escalating issues and proposing solutions; conduct regular status meetings and communicate updates.
- Financial Management: Manage project financials for initiatives typically ranging from $1 MM–$5 MM, tracking spend against budget and taking corrective action to meet revenue targets; participate in weekly finance meetings, providing insights into project performance, monthly forecasting, and resource utilization.
- Team & Relationship Management: Cultivate strong relationships with clients, vendors, and internal teams; lead and motivate project teams, fostering a collaborative environment; propose and pilot process improvements for the brand vertical; mentor and develop Brand PCs and APMs; clearly articulate project vision, goals, and updates to diverse audiences; keep stakeholders informed of progress, deadlines, and potential roadblocks; nurture a team culture built on open communication, trust, and mutual respect.
What You’ll Need
- Minimum 3 years agency project‑management experience, specifically within healthcare marketing and communications.
- Strong project‑management and production knowledge across multiple tactic types; launch experience a plus.
- Expertise in project‑management tools (e.g., Smartsheet, Ziflow) and proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite, Teams, etc.
- Strong knowledge of digital routing and proofing systems.
- Financial aptitude and experience tracking budgets, forecasting, and resource utilization.
- Outstanding written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
- Superior organizational, detail‑oriented, and time‑management abilities.
- Critical‑thinking, problem‑solving, and solutions‑oriented mindset.
- Proactive drive with demonstrated ability to lead and collaborate with cross‑functional teams.
How We’ll Support You
Ogilvy celebrates its people fully, enthusiastically, and unhesitatingly. You’ll receive the tools, autonomy, and expert colleagues needed to succeed, along with opportunities to work on projects you’ll be proud of alongside teammates you’ll respect.
We offer a competitive benefits package (details available on the company website).
Pay Range
$45,000 — $100,000 USD (individual compensation varies based on location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications).