Sr Project Manager

WHAT DOES A SR PROJECT MANAGER DO

The Senior Project Manager (SPM) plays a pivotal role in leading the internal day-to-day operations and delivery for a set of strategic creative and medium-to-high complexity tactical projects from inception to completion within a brand or multiple brands. The SPM has expert-level project management skills which allow them to lead any type of project or program with limited supervision and is considered the primary internal nucleus for their projects. 

• Full lifecycle delivery and management of complex technical strategic and creative projects 

• Develops and actively manages project timelines estimates risk registers communication plans burn reports and change logs with minimal oversight 

• Leads the estimation process and provides project budget and staff plan parameters with minimal supervision 

• Leads the project timeline creation process in close partnership with internal and external stakeholders with minimal supervision 

• Leads project kickoffs and status meetings 

• Creates and/or reviews and distributes meeting recaps; oversees and evolves Project Managers (PM) and Project Coordinators (PC) in their ability to write actionable recaps 

• In partnership with AD and GPD develops financial forecasts for proactive financial management 

• In partnership with AD Finance and Account facilitates monthly billing analysis and action 

• In partnership with Account Services AD and GPD assists with the development of annual and project-based SOWs 

• In partnership with ADs and GPD provides input to program Gantt Charts 

• In partnership with Account Services AD and GPD assists with change order creation and management 

• Actively works with project stakeholders to identify evaluate log communicate and mitigate project-level risks 

• Works closely with Project Management Office (PMO) leadership to identify and mitigate program-level risks 

• Identifies project staff needs and works with resource managers and PCs to ensure accuracy and updates of resource plans 

• Resolves conflicts including scope schedule resources budget quality and communication with minimal oversight 

• Ensures all project artifacts (FRD BRD etc.) are properly stored within enterprise systems (Workfront TFS etc.) 

• Accountable for application of Intouch delivery processes and PMO standards across their projects 

• Actively mentors and supports training efforts for Project Managers and Project Coordinators 

• Acts as first touchpoint of escalation for Project Managers and PCs 

• Keeps direct manager informed; asks for help when needed; knows when to escalate issues/concerns to leadership; brings solutions 

• Participates in candidate interviews as needed 

• Effectively senses team morale and understands how to address issues 

• modeling inclusive behaviors and proactively managing bias.   

Qualifications :

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR

• Bachelors degree or equivalent education plus professional experience required 

• Three to five years of experience in a PMO role 

• Pharmaceutical or advertising experience preferred (AOR or DAOR) 

• Advanced understanding and applications of PMO standards and processes 

• Experience leading the delivery of complex technology strategy and creative based projects 

• Ability to develop a creative strategic or technical heavy project plan 

• Ability to tailor and flex process to provide solutions to proactively facilitate a project 

• Experience leading a wide range of different functional groups and project teams 

• Comprehension of project forecasting and reforecasting throughout lifecycle of project 

• Expert project and program burn analysis and remediation 

• Excellent scope and change management tracking and adherence 

• Comfortable with client-facing communication 

• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills with the ability to anticipate assess and mitigate risk 

• Ability to build trust negotiate and influence decision-making with Account SMEs Clients Partner Agencies and third-party vendors 

• Strong sense of ownership and accountability 

• Strong decision-making and implementation especially when faced with uncertainty 

• Experience working with Project Management Information Systems such as Workfront Workfront Proof Smartsheet MS Project 

• Strong understanding of Microsoft Office Suite specifically Excel 

• Launch experience a plus 

Additional Information :

OUR CULTURAL BELIEFS:

Patient Minded I act with the patients best interest in mind. 

Client Delight I own every client experience and its impact on results. 

Take Action I am empowered and empower others to act now. 

Grow Talent I own my development and invest in the development of others. 

Win Together I passionately connect with anyone anywhere anytime to achieve results. 

Communication Matters I speak up to create transparent thoughtful and timely dialogue. 

Embrace Diversity I create an environment of awareness and respect. 

Always InnovateI am bold and creative in everything I do.

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Remote Work :

Yes

Employment Type :

Full-time