Sr Project ManagerFull-timeDepartment: Marketing AgencyJob Family: Project/Program ManagementCompensation: USD78280- USD113000- yearlyCompany DescriptionEVERSANA INTOUCH® is a global, full-service marketing agency network serving the life sciences industry, and is the first – and only – agency network to be part of a fully integrated commercialization platform through EVERSANA®. We provide next-generation creative and media services, enterprise solutions and data analytics services for clients.We get fired up when people talk about getting—and staying—healthy. That’s where we find our inspiration: in the very human experiences of patients, doctors, and even each other. Then, we collaborate on ways to make caring for one’s health more achievable, connecting patients and physicians with the information and tools they need.We embrace diversity in backgrounds and experiences. Improving patient lives around the world is a priority, and we need people from all backgrounds and swaths of life to help build the future of the healthcare and the life sciences industry. We believe our people make all the difference in cultivating an inclusive culture that embraces our cultural beliefs.Job DescriptionWHAT DOES A SR PROJECT MANAGER DO?The Senior Project Manager (SPM) plays a pivotal role in leading the internal day-to-day operations and delivery for a set of strategic, creative and medium-to-high complexity tactical projects, from inception to completion, within a brand or multiple brands. The SPM has expert-level project management skills which allow them to lead any type of project or program, with limited supervision, and is considered the primary internal nucleus for their projects.Full lifecycle delivery and management of complex, technical, strategic and creative projectsDevelops and actively manages project timelines, estimates, risk registers, communication plans, burn reports and change logs with minimal oversightLeads the estimation process and provides project budget and staff plan parameters with minimal supervisionLeads the project timeline creation process in close partnership with internal and external stakeholders with minimal supervisionLeads project kickoffs and status meetingsCreates and/or reviews and distributes meeting recaps; oversees and evolves Project Managers (PM) and Project Coordinators (PC) in their ability to write actionable recapsIn partnership with AD and GPD, develops financial forecasts for proactive financial managementIn partnership with AD, Finance and Account, facilitates monthly billing, analysis and actionIn partnership with Account Services, AD and GPD, assists with the development of annual and project-based SOWsIn partnership with ADs and GPD, provides input to program Gantt ChartsIn partnership with Account Services, AD and GPD, assists with change order creation and managementActively works with project stakeholders to identify, evaluate, log, communicate and mitigate project-level risksWorks closely with Project Management Office (PMO) leadership to identify and mitigate program-level risksIdentifies project staff needs and works with resource managers and PCs to ensure accuracy and updates of resource plansResolves conflicts, including scope, schedule, resources, budget, quality and communication with minimal oversightEnsures 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 projectsActively mentors and supports training efforts for Project Managers and Project CoordinatorsActs as first touchpoint of escalation for Project Managers and PCsKeeps direct manager informed; asks for help when needed; knows when to escalate issues/concerns to leadership; brings solutionsParticipates in candidate interviews as neededEffectively senses team morale and understands how to address issuesmodeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias.QualificationsWHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?Bachelor's degree or equivalent education plus professional experience requiredThree to five years of experience in a PMO rolePharmaceutical or advertising experience preferred (AOR or DAOR)Advanced understanding and applications of PMO standards and processesExperience leading the delivery of complex, technology, strategy and creative based projectsAbility to develop a creative, strategic or technical heavy project planAbility to tailor and flex process to provide solutions to proactively facilitate a projectExperience leading a wide range of different functional groups and project teamsComprehension of project forecasting and reforecasting throughout lifecycle of projectExpert project and program burn analysis and remediationExcellent scope and change management tracking and adherenceComfortable with client-facing communicationStrong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to anticipate, assess and mitigate riskAbility to build trust, negotiate and influence decision-making with Account, SMEs, Clients, Partner Agencies and third-party vendorsStrong sense of ownership and accountabilityStrong decision-making and implementation, especially when faced with uncertaintyExperience working with Project Management Information Systems such as Workfront, Workfront Proof, Smartsheet, MS ProjectStrong understanding of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically ExcelLaunch experience a plusAdditional InformationOUR CULTURAL BELIEFS:Patient MindedI act with the patient’s best interest in mind.Client DelightI own every client experience and its impact on results.Take ActionI am empowered and empower others to act now.Grow TalentI own my development and invest in the development of others.Win TogetherI passionately connect with anyone, anywhere, anytime to achieve results.Communication MattersI speak up to create transparent, thoughtful and timely dialogue.Embrace DiversityI create an environment of awareness and respect.Always InnovateI am bold and creative in everything I do.Our team is aware of recent fraudulent job offers in the market, misrepresenting EVERSANA. Recruitment fraud is a sophisticated scam commonly perpetrated through online services using fake websites, unsolicited e-mails, or even text messages claiming to be a legitimate company. Some of these scams request personal information and even payment for training or job application fees. Please know EVERSANA would never require personal information nor payment of any kind during the employment process. We respect the personal rights of all candidates looking to explore careers at EVERSANA.EVERSANA is committed to providing competitive salaries and benefits for all employees. If this job posting includes a base salary range, it represents the low and high end of the salary range for this position and is not applicable to locations outside of the U.S. Compensation will be determined based on relevant experience, other job-related qualifications/skills, and geographic location (to account for comparative cost of living). This role is eligible for hire in select U.S. locations based on business and operational considerations. For a full list of locations, visiteversana.com/careers. More information about EVERSANA’s benefits package can be found ateversana.com/careers. EVERSANA reserves the right to modify this base salary range and benefits at any time.From EVERSANA’s inception, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion have always been key to our success. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and our employees are people with different strengths, experiences, and backgrounds who share a passion for improving the lives of patients and leading innovation within the healthcare industry. Diversity not only includes race and gender identity, but also age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, and many other parts of one’s identity. All of our employees’ points of view are key to our success, and inclusion is everyone's responsibility.Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws, it is the policy of EVERSANA to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or candidate with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship for EVERSANA. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodations applies to all aspects of the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the interview and hiring process, please contact us at[email protected].Follow us onLinkedIn|TwitterBy clicking the link above or any third-party link within this posting, you are leaving this site and going to a third-party website where the third-party website's terms and privacy policy applyI'm interestedI'm interestedPrivacy Notice
