Senior Project Manager, Project Management

dentsu•New York, NY

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Lead. Orchestrate. Deliver. If you thrive at the center of complex, fast-moving work—bringing together teams, strategy, and execution—this is your moment. We’re looking for a Senior Project Manager who can confidently own high-impact projects from concept through delivery, while mentoring teams and shaping how work gets done. This isn’t just about timelines and budgets (although you’ll master those too)—it’s about leadership, influence, and driving outcomes that matter.

Requirements

4–8+ years of project management experience in an agency or fast-paced environment
Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously without losing sight of details
Strong understanding of integrated workflows across disciplines
Experience managing large budgets ($5M–$10M+) and resource planning
Confident in stakeholder and client-facing communication
Comfortable leading cross-functional teams and influencing outcomes
Skilled in forecasting, risk management, and problem-solving
Passion for building strong teams and helping others grow
Exceptional organization, communication, and facilitation skills
A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset
Strong attention to detail balanced with big-picture thinking
A “get it done” attitude with a passion for quality execution

Responsibilities

Own the work, end-to-end: Manage timelines, scopes, budgets, and delivery across mid‑to‑high complexity projects with precision and confidence.
Lead cross-functional teams: Bring together strategy, creative, production, and delivery teams to execute integrated initiatives with excellence.
Drive financial performance: Forecast, track, and manage multi-million-dollar project budgets—ensuring work stays on track while maintaining high quality.
Be the strategic partner: Translate business goals into actionable plans, identify risks early, and lead problem-solving efforts with clarity and creativity.
Optimise how work happens: Improve workflows, champion best practices, and introduce new ideas that elevate how projects are delivered.
Develop people and teams: Mentor junior PMs, guide team performance, and help build a culture of accountability, growth, and operational excellence.
Support new business growth: Contribute to pitches and proposals by shaping plans, timelines, and delivery strategies that win work.