Senior Project Manager, Ogilvy Health

Ogilvy Health•Parsippany, NJ

22h

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

5–7 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 owns and manages multiple brand verticals simultaneously, overseeing the full end-to-end project lifecycle for diverse client deliverables, from strategic initiatives to complex digital and print materials.
Ensures consistent quality, process adherence, and on-time, on-budget delivery that meets the highest standards.
Serves as a primary client-facing expert, providing strategic guidance, managing expectations, and proactively mitigating risks and roadblocks with well-defined solutions.
Manages project financials for high-complexity projects ($6MM-$10MM range), diligently tracking spend, forecasting, and ensuring revenue targets are met.
Partners with Brand Managers on financial planning, scope development, project estimates, and resource forecasting to ensure financial feasibility and optimize resource allocation.
Oversees scope changes and their financial impact, leading finance meetings, reviewing trackers, and monitoring actuals.
Directly manages and develops APM and PC-level team members, overseeing day-to-day workload, performance, and professional growth.
Fosters a collaborative, supportive team environment and mentors team members in creative problem-solving and process adherence.
Identifies optimization opportunities and develops new, more efficient workflows, driving continuous process improvement across assigned brands.
Partners with Account teams to create brand Gantt charts, develop launch plans, and manage resource allocation documentation for successful project delivery.