Logo
IPG Health

Senior Project Manager

IPG Health, Littleton, New Jersey, United States

Save Job

Overview Job Title: Senior Project Manager

About IPG Health: A three-time Network of the Year winner at Cannes Lions Health and winner of twelve Network of the Year titles from the industry\'s top five creative award shows. IPG Health is a global healthcare communications network with 1,900+ employees in 60 offices across 20 countries and 6 continents, united to help clients achieve healthier lives. IPG Health is part of Inter public Group (IPG).

About FCBCURE: Part of the IPG Health Network, FCBCURE is a full-service health and wellness agency delivering HCP-, DTP- and DTC-engaging brand experiences. Named a Best Place to Work in 2020 by MM&M; deep expertise, passion, and collaboration are core values.

Job Summary: The Senior Project Manager (SPM) leads the full range of client deliverables, accountable for assigned brand(s) from project planning to final delivery with regard to timing, quality, and budget. The SPM is a creative problem solver whose production expertise drives complex development efforts for multichannel tactics. The SPM collaborates cross-functionally with Account Management, Finance, Production, Creative, Editorial, Technology, Strategy, and other departments. Responsibilities include advising on feasibility of concepts, planning resource assignments, workload phasing, prioritization, bottleneck identification, and proactive problem solving.

Essential Functions

Project Management: Owns and drives agency and department processes, procedures, and workflows for assigned brand(s) and workstreams.

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Drives cross-functional team by steering collaborative problem solving, communicating overall status, and providing oversight of workstream health and change management as needed.

Administration: Maintains timely, detail-oriented, and accurate approach to administrative tasks.

Job Duties / Responsibilities

Project Management: Owns and independently manages multichannel project deliverables from concept to deployment, providing direction and vision as needed.

Independently owns a brand vertical and partners with other PM leads to ensure consistency and quality across the brand.

Engages Associate Project Managers and Project Coordinators on day-to-day project challenges, solutions, creative and strategic thinking, and overall support.

Communicates pertinent information for internal status meetings to provide updates or changes in project plans.

Ensures accuracy, efficiency and timeliness of routing, quality control, project preparation, and execution of deliverables.

Performs impact analysis for scope changes and collaborates with Account teams to determine next steps.

Manages 3rd party vendor and client digital team relationships, coordinating timelines and identifying challenges to stay on schedule.

Escalates project-related issues to management with proposed solutions.

Partners with Supervisor/Associate Director on scope of work (SOW) development with eye to brand portfolio SOW.

Reviews financial output reports, incoming briefs, and timelines/estimates.

Follows and enforces internal procedures and IPGH internal tools (WorkFront, Egnyte, Teams) for project management.

Participates in discussions related to process optimization.

May be client-facing as a content matter expert around timing and estimates to answer project questions.

Maintains relationships with Editorial, Account, Finance, and Creative teams.

Informs team members regarding start of new projects, upcoming deadlines, quality control, revisions, and next steps.

Proactively suggests ideas for personal growth and team efficiencies; may participate in new business pitches.

Trains, mentors, and provides direction to junior team members.

Solve project or client challenges in collaboration with internal stakeholders.

Creates brand Gantt chart in partnership with account.

Participates in finance meetings by attending, contributing, and monitoring financial health of verticals with Account involvement.

Keeps accurate, organized project files per agency protocols.

Maintains an organized approach to daily responsibilities and completes timesheets and expenses accurately and timely.

Education

Bachelor\'s degree or diploma

Area of study: Any area

Experience

Minimum 5+ years in Project Management, Production or Marketing Operations/Administration, or related field; Pharmaceutical Marketing and Advertising preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Software: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; proficient with Adobe Acrobat

Project management tools: Microsoft Project, Workfront, or equivalent

Financial tools (e.g., SAP or equivalent) basic knowledge

Multichannel production knowledge across print, video, and digital (websites, IVAs, emails, banners, congress panels)

Strong organizational, verbal and written communication skills

Financial aptitude and campaign launch process experience preferred

Competencies

Collaboration

Multitasking

Problem-Solving

Engaged/Motivated

Attention to Detail

Communication

Organization

Delegation

Interpersonal Skills

Mentorship

Our Global Benefits

My Time Off (MTO) to take the time you need

Career Progression with personalized development opportunities

Health and wellbeing programs

Company Savings Plans

Parental Leave benefits for all new parents

Salary $80,000 to $110,000 Annually

The salary range noted in this posting depends on factors including experience, market considerations, tenure, and qualifications.

Statement of Understanding This Job Description is not a contract of employment but serves as a reference for mutual understanding of terms and conditions. Roles may vary and additional duties may be assigned. If elements are inaccurate, please speak with your manager or HR Partner.

There are three types of Employee Work Arrangements: In-Office, Hybrid, and Fully Remote. The time spent working virtually vs in person is dictated by the work arrangement, role demands, and team needs.

This job description is not intended to include modifications for providing a Reasonable Accommodation.

Equal Employment Opportunity For U.S. Job Seekers: It is the policy of IPG Health and affiliates to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, religion, color, ethnic origin, gender, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, disability, or any basis prohibited by law. EOE/AA/M/D/V/F.

About the Agency: FCBCURE is part of the IPG Health Network, offering world-class creative talent and problem solving to deliver robust HCP-, DTP-, and DTC-engaging brand experiences. Learn more at https://fcbcure.com/.

#J-18808-Ljbffr