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 network 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 operates across advertising, sports & entertainment, PR & social, consulting, and health, with more than 120 offices in 90 countries, and is part of WPP.

About WPP

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands, uniting media intelligence, data solutions, creativity, production, enterprise solutions, and strategic counsel through its agentic marketing platform, WPP Open.

About Ogilvy Health

Guided by the vision to inspire people and brands to impact the world, Ogilvy Health combines borderless creativity, scientific precision and cultural fluency to build healthcare’s most influential movements. The agency 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 is responsible for project execution, process improvement, budget management and resource management across the agency. The team assembles and leads interdisciplinary teams, ensures adherence to workflow, schedules, and budgets, and delivers excellence for clients. This position is for a Project Manager on a large‑scale healthcare AOR account, requiring creative problem‑solving, championing agency processes, and thriving in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Leads a primary brand vertical, ensuring consistent quality, process adherence, and on‑time, on‑budget delivery, while contributing to secondary brand assignments to ensure full billability and team coverage.
• Owns and manages mid‑complexity, multi‑channel projects from initiation to completion, providing clear direction and vision.
• Develops and manages comprehensive project scope, timelines, budgets, and resource allocation plans using agency tools and project‑management software.
• Leads day‑to‑day project execution, collaborating with junior and senior PM team members, internal stakeholders, and external vendors to ensure on‑time, on‑budget delivery.
• Proactively identifies and mitigates project risks and challenges, escalating issues and proposing solutions as needed.
• Conducts regular status meetings, effectively communicates project updates, and ensures alignment on deliverables and timelines.
• Manages project financials for projects typically ranging from $1 MM–$5 MM, tracking spend against budget and taking corrective action to achieve revenue targets.
• Participates in weekly finance meetings, providing insights into project performance, monthly forecasting, and resource utilization.
• Cultivates strong relationships with clients, vendors, and internal teams to foster collaboration and ensure project success.
• Leads and motivates project teams, fostering a positive and collaborative environment.
• Proposes and pilots process improvements on their brand vertical, actively identifying smarter, more efficient ways of working.
• Mentors and develops Brand PCs and APMs, providing guidance, training, and support.
• Clearly articulates project vision, goals, and updates to diverse audiences, adapting communication style (written, verbal, presentations) to different audiences and mediums.
• Proactively keeps all stakeholders informed of project progress, deadlines, and potential roadblocks.
• Fosters a team environment built on open communication, trust, and mutual respect.

Requirements

• 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 MS Office Suite, Teams, etc.
• Strong knowledge of digital routing and proofing systems.
• Financial aptitude and experience in tracking budgets, forecasting, and resource utilization.
• Outstanding communication (written, verbal, presentation) and interpersonal skills.
• Superior organizational skills, detail‑oriented, with strong time management.
• Critical thinking, problem‑solving, and solutions‑oriented mindset.
• Proven proactive drive with demonstrated ability to lead and collaborate with cross‑functional teams.

Benefits

Ogilvy celebrates its people and provides autonomy, tools, expert colleagues across the network, and opportunities to do work you’ll be proud of. A competitive benefits package is offered (details available via link).

Pay

Base salary range: $45,000 — $100,000 USD (individual compensation varies based on location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications).