Senior Project Manager

Project ManagerProject ManagerFull TimeRemoteTeam 5,001-10,000H1B SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

Illinois

Posted

47 days ago

Salary

$76K - $110K / year

Bachelor Degree3 yrs expEnglishTFS

Job Description

• Full lifecycle delivery and management of complex, technical, strategic and creative projects • Develops and actively manages project timelines, estimates, risk registers, communication plans, burn reports and change logs with minimal oversight • Leads the estimation process and provides project budget and staff plan parameters with minimal supervision • Leads the project timeline creation process in close partnership with internal and external stakeholders with minimal supervision • Leads project kickoffs and status meetings • Creates and/or reviews and distributes meeting recaps; oversees and evolves Project Managers (PM) and Project Coordinators (PC) in their ability to write actionable recaps • In partnership with AD and GPD, develops financial forecasts for proactive financial management • In partnership with AD, Finance and Account, facilitates monthly billing, analysis and action • In partnership with Account Services, AD and GPD, assists with the development of annual and project-based SOWs • In partnership with ADs and GPD, provides input to program Gantt Charts • In partnership with Account Services, AD and GPD, assists with change order creation and management • Actively works with project stakeholders to identify, evaluate, log, communicate and mitigate project-level risks • Works closely with Project Management Office (PMO) leadership to identify and mitigate program-level risks • Identifies project staff needs and works with resource managers and PCs to ensure accuracy and updates of resource plans • Resolves conflicts, including scope, schedule, resources, budget, quality and communication with minimal oversight • Ensures all project artifacts (FRD, BRD, etc.) are properly stored within enterprise systems (Workfront, TFS, etc.) • Accountable for application of Intouch delivery processes and PMO standards across their projects • Actively mentors and supports training efforts for Project Managers and Project Coordinators • Acts as first touchpoint of escalation for Project Managers and PCs • Keeps direct manager informed; asks for help when needed; knows when to escalate issues/concerns to leadership; brings solutions • Participates in candidate interviews as needed • Effectively senses team morale and understands how to address issues modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias.

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent education plus professional experience required
  • Three to five years of experience in a PMO role
  • Pharmaceutical or advertising experience preferred (AOR or DAOR)
  • Advanced understanding and applications of PMO standards and processes
  • Experience leading the delivery of complex, technology, strategy and creative based projects
  • Ability to develop a creative, strategic or technical heavy project plan
  • Ability to tailor and flex process to provide solutions to proactively facilitate a project
  • Experience leading a wide range of different functional groups and project teams
  • Comprehension of project forecasting and reforecasting throughout lifecycle of project
  • Expert project and program burn analysis and remediation
  • Excellent scope and change management tracking and adherence
  • Comfortable with client-facing communication
  • Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to anticipate, assess and mitigate risk
  • Strong decision-making and implementation, especially when faced with uncertainty
  • Experience working with Project Management Information Systems such as Workfront, Workfront Proof, Smartsheet, MS Project
  • Strong understanding of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel.

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Flexible work hours
  • Paid time off

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