Senior Project Manager

Ogilvy•Chicago, IL

11d

About The Position

The Senior Project Manager partners with relevant departments to deliver operational discipline and delivery excellence, speed to market, resource optimization, and profitability management to their business(es). They handle a wide range of assignments, projects, and/or clients with a high degree of success and independence. They take responsibility for the accounts they manage, demonstrate leadership skills, and have strong internal team relationships. The ideal candidate is passionate about finding strategic, creative solutions for our clients.

Requirements

7+ years’ experience managing integrated accounts and/or pitches at an advertising agency
Experience with diverse client portfolios and team management on accounts generating $3M+ in revenue
Effective interpersonal skills, with sensitivity to different working styles among peers, supervisors and clients
Consistent track record delivering both multi-channel, dynamic campaigns as well as fast-track project-based work
Commitment to ensuring flawless creative execution within an ever-changing environment via the embodiment and fostering of flexibility, resilience, and a positive outlook
Innovative mindset, seeking out (and receptive to) feedback
Initiative and sound judgment balanced with the ability to seek advice of a supervisor or fellow team members when needed
Demonstrated autonomy over assigned work while striving towards collective team goals
Excellent time management skills, as well as an understanding of the appropriate time commitments across departments for projects
Ability to inspire, connecting the team to the overall Ogilvy mission and rallying internal and external constituencies as needed
Experience with Smartsheet or similar PM tools

Responsibilities

Interface regularly with all client levels on the strategy and process of delivery across integrated business(es)
Collaborate with internal agency teams and key external partners to ensure high level of creative output and adherence to production guidelines
Grow and protect margins in conjunction with Account Management
Anticipate client needs, working with Group PMO to ensure accurate resource allocation and management for every project
Draft and own project plans (i.e. timelines, budget, SOWs, staff plans) inclusive of Account Management, Strategy, Creative, Production, Media, and Measurement
Simplify complex processes and implement ways of working that maximize efficiency
Conduct internal/external post-project analyses to identify patterns for replicating success, as well as identify ways to improve
Effectively and impartially navigate teams with conflicting priorities
Develop and maintain high levels of team trust, communication, collaboration, productivity, and engagement