Proven ability to manage large-scale, complex projects
Experience with diverse digital projects including websites and emails
Strong leadership skills with client-facing experience
Expertise in managing project scope and profitability
Advanced proficiency in project management tools like Ziflow and Smartsheets
Familiarity with Agile methodologies is a plus
Responsibilities
Manage multiple projects and priorities across assigned brands
Create detailed roadmaps and oversee cross-functional team operations
Own the full lifecycle of projects from initiation to submission
Prioritize tasks and ensure team adherence to budgets and deadlines
Collaborate with brand leaders to manage asset delivery and clear roadblocks
Prepare status meetings and escalate issues to senior management
Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and performance evaluations for project managers
Benefits
Mentorship and career development opportunities
Focus on improving resource utilization and reducing project costs
Access to new digital management technologies
Collaborative work environment with internal and external partners
Opportunity to lead and inspire a team of project managers
Full Job Description
Agency: Propeller
Job Function: Projects and Performance Improvement
Job Subfunction: Project and Program Management
Job Description:
Title: Senior Project Manager
Senior Project Managers will have a hands-on senior leadership role within our Project Management department. They are responsible for the oversight, leadership, assistance, and support of our pharma/medical device business teams in shepherding digital projects on assigned business units, from project initiation through completion. Senior Project Managers will have a team of direct reports, offering guidance and mentorship to Digital Project Managers. They will have oversight on daily responsibilities and tasks to keep their assigned business units running smoothly.
Job Responsibilities:
Project Management
Manage multiple projects and priorities on across assigned brands, being accountable for project results and drive decision-making along with brand leaders, direct report staff, and external stakeholders
Create detailed roadmaps and project plans, overseeing the day-to-day operation of a cross-functional team operating in a nimble and agile process
Own the full lifecycle of projects on assigned brands from initiation to through final submission
Prioritize tasks, communicate deliverables, ensure the team stays on targets with budgets and deadlines and regularly communicate with senior leadership on the status of projects, escalating issues as needed
Work with brand leaders and cross-functional team members, to holistically manage the delivery of assets across various platforms and navigate competing priorities, allocating project management resources appropriately, and effectively clearing roadblocks.
Ensure status meetings, hot sheets, timelines, and meeting notes are prepared for all assigned projects and escalate to senior management as needed
People Management
Oversee people management activities including recruitment, hiring, onboarding, weekly check-ins, goal setting, performance activities, and evaluations
Provide mentorship and career development for assigned project managers, positioning team members to take on new opportunities and growth
Improve effective resource utilization on the project management team, and drive reductions in project costs through forward planning, resource allocations, and coordination
Relationship Management
Work with the internal account and digital production brand counterparts to develop detailed and effective plans and monitor all aspects of project lifecycle, including scope, change and submission management
Coordinate and inspire internal resources and external partners to deliver high quality, forward thinking, digital assets that align to client/brand goals
Risk Management & Analysis
Analyze production workflows to find efficiency gaps and collaborate with project management peers and senior leadership to standardize workflows
Enable rapid production decision-making through visibility into project data, including risk analysis and mitigation strategies, and cost avoidance opportunities
Operations & Best Practices
Evaluate new digital management technology as part of recommended operation solutions
Create and maintain visualization diagrams for existing and proposed workflows, process guides, and training materials
Review plans and documents with brand leadership peers to secure sign off from senior leadership
Minimum Requirements:
5-10 years of experience in a project management role
Ability to run large scale, complex projects
Experience managing diverse projects include websites, iVAs, banners, and emails
Comfortable in a leadership position; the role will be client-facing
Experience in managing project scope and profitability
Advanced proficiency with project management software such as Ziflow, Smartsheets, and Workfront
Experience with Agile processes is a bonus
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$75,500 - $120,500
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About Harrison and Star
Harrison and Star is a healthcare advertising agency that provides marketing and advertising services to pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies. The company offers a range of services including brand strategy, creative development, digital marketing, and market research. Harrison and Star was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in New York, New York.
