Senior Project Manager

SimpsonScarborough • Alexandria, VA

4h • $80,000 • Remote

About The Position

At SimpsonScarborough, we spend our days building brands that endure, inspire, and elevate the all-important work of colleges and universities in shaping our future. Recognized as a leader in the higher ed marketing industry, our company runs a fully remote team of approximately 65 employees coast to coast. We are a growing team looking for a self-motivated and enthusiastic new member. We expect a lot from our team members and champion their successes.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience as a project manager or at least 1 year in a Senior PM role within a marketing agency environment
• Bachelor’s degree and/or any combination of education and relevant work experience.
• Proven track record of managing large-scale, complex projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Proficiency in project management software (e.g. Wrike, Asana, ClickUp).
• Experience with project planning, task management, budgeting, resourcing, and forecasting, preferably in an agency setting.
• Proven ability to analyze and interpret data that will inform project and organizational decisions.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal & written), comfortable leading meetings across various teams and organizational levels both in person and remotely.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail with the proven ability to meet deadlines and independently prioritize and problem-solve while escalating deviations and changes when appropriate.
• Comfortable collaborating with remote project teams nationwide.

Responsibilities

• Leverage expert knowledge of project management to help clearly define project plans, risks, and pathways to success with a focus on complex projects that involve cross-functional teams
• Perform core project management duties, including developing project plans containing budget details, project timeline, project RACI, and resource plan, communicating task assignments, following up on project issues and risks, communicating due dates (client and internal), ensuring reviews are scheduled and occurring and leading internal calls (phase kickoffs, status calls, project post-mortems).
• Collaborate closely with clients to understand their goals, provide project updates, and address any concerns or questions, ensuring client satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.
• Set up and maintain projects in the project management system, ensuring all tasks, timelines, and resources are accurately tracked and updated
• Identify and mitigate financial risks, ensuring projects are completed within budget and maximizing profitability
• Ensure deliverables are completed on time while constantly striving to improve processes to allow for more efficiency and innovation
• Support the sales team in project scoping, providing expert insights to accurately define project requirements, timelines, and budgets.

Benefits

• SimpsonScarborough offers a full benefits package, including nationwide health coverage, dental, vision, employer paid life insurance, flexible time off (FTO), and voluntary benefits such as critical illness and accident insurance, 100% paid parental leave, and a 401k with employer contribution after 90 days.
• Perks include flexible work model including, monthly stipend, weeklong agency closures (summer and winter), and a day off for your birthday.
• At SimpsonScarborough, we believe diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are central to our core values, cultural norms, and critical to our long-term success. We believe this work is a continual effort that requires consistency, intentionality, vulnerability and accountability for ourselves and others. Through our efforts we strive to make impact in our work, in our workplace and in our industry.
• SimpsonScarborough is an equal opportunity employer. We have a strict anti-harassment policy and a no tolerance non-discrimination policy. We welcome employees of all backgrounds regardless of nationality, race, religion, gender identity, veteran status, and all characteristics protected by state and federal law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level