Senior Project Manager
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
