Senior Project Manager

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Edelman is a voice synonymous with trust, reimagining a future where the currency of communication is action. Our culture thrives on three promises: boldness is possibility, empathy is progress, and curiosity is momentum.
We are in relentless pursuit of an equitable and inspiring workplace that is respectful of all, reflects and represents the world in which we live, and fosters trust, collaboration and belonging.
At Edelman, we believe ideas are only as powerful as their execution. That’s where our Project Management team comes in. As a Senior Project Manager, you’ll sit at the center of integrated campaigns—connecting strategy, creative, specialty, and account teams to ensure work gets done right, on time, and on budget.
This is a unique opportunity for a collaborative, detail-driven individual who thrives on building structure, solving problems, and creating clarity amid complexity. If you’re someone who leads with curiosity, balances urgency with calm, and brings both accountability and empathy to the table—we’d love to hear from you.
What You'll Do

• Lead the day-to-day workflow of integrated projects from scope to delivery
• Collaborate across functions to align creative intent with timelines and resources
• Develop project documentation including briefs, timelines, budgets, and scopes of work
• Manage project performance, tracking scope, risks, resourcing, and financials
• Serve as a key liaison between teams, driving clarity, consistency, and momentum
• Communicate status, identify blockers, and escalate risks to project leadership
• Champion project management best practices to elevate delivery excellence
• Support the ongoing development of staffing plans in partnership with Resource Management
• Contribute to a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous
  
  

Basic Qualifications

• 5–7 years of project management experience, preferably in an integrated marketing or PR agency
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong command of PM fundamentals and tools (e.g., Smartsheet, MS Office)
• Proven ability to lead medium-scale projects independently and effectively
• Clear, confident communicator who thrives in cross-functional environments
• Business-minded thinker with a solutions-first approach to problem solving
• Comfortable leading through ambiguity and managing competing priorities
• Committed to respectful conduct, embracing diverse cultures, and practicing conscious inclusion
  
  

$72,000 - $110,000 a year
An employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, travel requirements, revenue-based metrics, any contractual agreements, and business or organizational needs. The range listed is just one component of DJEH’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, a Paid Time Off policy, and region-specific benefits.
DJE Holdings offers a wide range of benefits: medical and dental insurance, vision, 401K, life insurance, disability insurance, paid time off, travel assistance and wellness programing.
DJE Holdings provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees. DJE Holdings is a federal contractor or subcontractor subject to certain governmental recordkeeping and reporting requirements for the administration of civil right laws and regulations. Employment decisions are made on the basis of job-related criteria without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, genetic information, national origin, disability, military, or veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law. We invite all applicants to voluntarily self-identify their race, ethnicity, and gender. Submission of the information on this form is strictly voluntary and refusal to provide it will not subject you to any adverse treatment. Information obtained will be retained in a confidential file and separate from personnel records. This information may only be used in accordance with the provision of applicable federal laws, executive orders, and regulations. If you want more information about any of the sections, please check with a company representative.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management and Information Technology

• Industries

  Public Relations and Communications Services

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