Senior Project Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New York.

📋 Description

• Oversee daily internal operations and the execution of strategic, creative, and projects of medium to high complexity.

• Manage the complete lifecycle of intricate, technical, strategic, and creative initiatives.

• Create and oversee project timelines, cost estimates, risk registers, communication strategies, burn reports, and change logs.

• Lead the estimation process, project budgeting, staff allocation, and timeline development.

• Facilitate project kickoffs and status update meetings.

• Draft, review, and disseminate meeting summaries.

• Guide and develop Project Managers and Project Coordinators in producing actionable recaps.

• Formulate financial forecasts and manage monthly billing, analysis, and subsequent actions.

• Assist in the creation of Statements of Work (SOW), program Gantt charts, and change orders.

• Identify, evaluate, log, communicate, and mitigate risks at both project and program levels.

• Determine project staffing requirements and maintain precise resource management plans.

• Address conflicts related to scope, schedule, resources, budget, quality, and communication.

• Ensure that project artifacts are archived in enterprise systems like Workfront and TFS.

• Implement Intouch delivery methodologies and PMO standards.

• Mentor and provide training for Project Managers and Project Coordinators.

• Serve as the primary escalation contact for Project Managers and Project Coordinators.

• Keep management updated and escalate issues as needed.

• Participate in candidate interviews when required.

• Monitor team morale, exemplify inclusive behaviors, and proactively address bias.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent educational background along with relevant professional experience is required.

• A minimum of three to five years in a PMO role is necessary.

• Experience in the pharmaceutical or advertising sector is preferred (AOR or DAOR).

• Advanced knowledge and application of PMO standards and processes.

• Proven experience in leading complex technology, strategy, and creative projects.

• Capability to develop innovative, strategic, or technical project plans.

• Experience in leading diverse functional teams and project groups.

• Familiarity with project forecasting and reforecasting processes.

• Expertise in project and program burn analysis and remediation.

• Proficient in tracking and adhering to scope and change management.

• Comfortable with client-facing communications.

• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.

• Capability to anticipate, evaluate, and mitigate risks.

• Ability to foster trust, negotiate, and influence decision-making processes.

• Strong sense of ownership and accountability.

• Experience with Project Management Information Systems such as Workfront, Workfront Proof, Smartsheet, and MS Project.

• Proficient understanding of Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.

• Experience in project launches is an advantage.

🏝️ Benefits

• Options for remote work.

• Competitive salary packages and comprehensive benefits.

• Reasonable accommodations available during the hiring process.

• An inclusive culture and commitment to being an Equal Opportunity Employer.