Project Manager
Company | Ogilvy |
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Location | Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ, USA |
Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
Type | Full-Time |
Degrees | |
Experience Level | Mid Level, Senior |
Requirements
- 3- 5 years agency project management experience, specifically within healthcare marketing and communications
- Strong PM and Production knowledge across multiple tactic types
- Experience with digital routing/proofing systems
- Smartsheet experience or similar web-based project management tool
- Financial aptitude and experience
- Outstanding communication skills
- Superior organizational skills
- Launch experience a plus
Responsibilities
- Owns and manages mid-complexity, multi-channel projects from initiation to completion, providing strategic 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.
- Spearhead project execution, ensuring alignment with project goals, timelines, and budgets.
- Proactively identify and resolve conflicts or roadblocks that may hinder project success.
- Leads with vision and drive.
- Manages project financials, 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.
- Identifies and proposes solutions to project or client challenges, working effectively with internal stakeholders.
- Demonstrates initiative by suggesting improvements to agency and team processes.
- Supports junior team members by providing guidance, training and assistance.
- Motivate and inspire project teams to achieve high-performance standards and deliver exceptional results.
- Clearly articulate project vision, goals, and updates to diverse audiences, including team members, clients, vendors, and stakeholders.
- Adapt communication style (written, verbal, presentations) to effectively resonate with different audiences and mediums.
- Proactively keep all stakeholders informed of project progress, deadlines, and any potential roadblocks.
- Cultivate strong, collaborative relationships with clients, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
- Foster a team environment built on open communication, trust, and mutual respect.
Preferred Qualifications
- Launch experience a plus