Senior Project Manager

Ogilvy Health US • New York, NY

5h • $60,000 - $140,000

About The Position

The Project Management Office at Ogilvy Health is responsible for project execution, process improvement, budget management, and resource management across the agency. We are looking for a Senior Project Manager to lead large-scale healthcare AOR accounts, acting as a strategic problem-solver and client-facing expert. This role is crucial for independently owning brand verticals, ensuring consistent quality, process adherence and driving project success from initiation to completion. The ideal candidate will possess a big-picture mindset, champion continuous process improvement and effectively mentor junior team members.

Requirements

• 4-6 years of agency project management experience, specifically within healthcare marketing and communications (Pharma advertising required).
• Proven cross-functional team leadership and Pharma Product Launch experience.
• Expertise in project management tools (e.g., Smartsheet, Ziflow) and proficiency with MS Office Suite, Teams, etc.
• Thorough knowledge of multi-channel projects (digital, print, video production) and agency delivery processes.
• Strong financial aptitude with experience in financial management tools, forecasting, and resource planning.
• Outstanding communication (written, verbal, presentation) and interpersonal skills.
• Superior organizational skills, detail-oriented, with strong time management.
• Critical thinking, problem-solving, and solutions-oriented mindset.
• Strong leadership, proactive drive, and ability to make decisive, informed decisions.

Responsibilities

• Independently own and manage a brand vertical, overseeing and managing the full end-to-end project lifecycle for diverse client deliverables, from strategic initiatives to complex digital and print materials.
• Ensure consistent quality, process adherence, and on-time, on-budget delivery that meets the highest standards.
• Serve as a primary client-facing expert, providing strategic guidance, managing expectations, and proactively mitigating risks and roadblocks with well-defined solutions.
• Manage project financials for high-complexity projects ($6MM-$10MM range), diligently tracking spend, forecasting, and ensuring revenue targets are met.
• Partner with Brand Managers on financial planning, scope development, project estimates, and resource forecasting to ensure financial feasibility and optimize resource allocation.
• Oversee scope changes and their financial impact, leading finance meetings, reviewing trackers, and monitoring actuals.
• Foster a collaborative and supportive team environment; mentor and develop junior PM team members, providing guidance, training, and support for creative problem-solving and process adherence.
• Drive operational efficiency and continuous process improvements, identifying areas for optimization and contributing to the development of more efficient workflows.
• Partner with Account teams to create brand Gantt charts, develop launch plans, and manage resource allocation documentation for successful project delivery.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed