Sr. Project Manager

About the role

You’ll play a pivotal role in managing and delivering projects that align with high-quality standards, while staying within designated timelines and budgets. This position involves a strong focus on Healthcare Professional (HCP) Marketing, including the development of brochures, research materials, videos, and the organization of conferences/trade shows. You will collaborate cross-functionally, while overseeing all aspects of project execution, acting as the primary coordinator for estimates, scopes, timelines, team communication, budgets, and resource allocation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team by bringing organization and structure to the delivery approach plan
• Identify project risks, issues, and needs, and coordinate with team members from various disciplines promptly
• Partner with Client Services to proactively monitor and manage project scope, escalating risks and concerns promptly for proactive mitigation
• Coordinate team resources and task assignments based on deliverables and project plans
• Assist with contingency planning, problem resolution, and recommend solutions to maintain schedules, budgets, and quality deliverables
• Present project parameters and ensure timely delivery of quality deliverables
• Deliver detailed progress reports, financials, and forecasts on assigned projects
• Track changes in scope and actual hours against a project plan, making appropriate adjustments to deliver projects on time and budget
• Keep the Department Director aware of progress and raise concerns promptly
• Plan and facilitate effective meetings, project estimation, and planning
• Collaborate with key discipline leads for input and manage personalities and conflict
• Effectively communicate relevant project/practice information across all departments
• Show ownership of the agency process and enforce its use within the team
• Determine creative ways to employ teams on projects and distribute responsibilities
• Share lessons learned and best practices across departments
• Seek internal efficiencies to increase client satisfaction and deepen relationships
• Recognize areas for internal improvement and develop plans for implementation
• Confront issues openly and quickly

Requirements

• 5–7 years of project management experience within a traditional marketing or advertising agency environment
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
• Experience using both Waterfall and Agile methodologies
• Project experience focused on Trade Shows/Conferences is required
• Life Sciences/Pharmaceutical and HCP marketing experience is a plus
• Understanding of project management best practices
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written)

Pay

The salary range for this role is $77,800–$114,100, based on the individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, location, and other relevant factors. The salary pay range is subject to change and may be modified at any time.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Lifestyle Spending Account
• Employer Paid Life & Disability Insurance
• Flexible time off and holidays
• Other benefits and rewards