Project Manager

PROJECT MANAGER 

YOU ARE THE REALITY CHECK 

The center of gravity on every project, grounding your team and guiding them toward success. You’re courageous and steadfast when it comes to what’s best for your colleagues, and you have an innate ability to balance their needs with the demands of the business.  

You’re a strategic problem solver with a track record of spotting solutions where others see only obstacles. You enjoy seeking out opportunities to increase efficiency. You go well beyond sending out timelines, you keep the wheels in motion. You are the master of process who rises above blind enforcement. You never lose sight of the goal, and you excel at bringing people together and keeping them engaged in its pursuit. You do the brave thing by igniting unity in your team to lead to productive and successful results. 

Set the Tone - 25% 

YOU WILL BE EXPECTED TO: 

• Motivate the team by doing the right thing, displaying a high level of respect, positivity, and accountability 

• Make decisions based on lessons learned, as well as recommendations from team members close to the project 

• Create an environment of learning and mentorship for junior members of the team 

• Manage conflict with a focus on identifying solutions 

• Feel confident in asking for help and escalating issues or concerns appropriately 

YOU WILL EXCEL BY: 

• Facilitating a calm, steady environment to enable and encourage the best work 

MAKE IT HAPPEN - 45% 

YOU WILL BE EXPECTED TO: 

• Manage your team’s adherence to the agency workflow, ensuring all projects are effectively executed and delivered successfully according to client expectations 

• Lead Hot Sheet meetings as well as internal and client status meetings 

• Communicate goals and priorities, ensuring tasks are accomplished on time, on budget, and error-free 

• Develop strong instincts when it comes to employing flexibility within the process 

• Work with team to create appropriate job estimates while managing the project financials throughout the course of the job 

• Work closely with team leaders to determine internal resource and financial allocations, and ensure that all jobs are managed on budget, on time, and within scope 

• Exhibit strong decision-making skills during both internal and external finance meetings to contribute to the overall health of the business 

YOU WILL EXCEL BY: 

• Diving headfirst into new opportunities, whether it’s new media, new partners, or new processes 

• Being an expert listener in all facets of your role and bringing proactive solutions to meet the needs of your team and the agency 

CREATE BALANCE - 30% 

YOU WILL BE EXPECTED TO: 

• Employ a strategic approach when troubleshooting issues related to timelines and budgets to balance internal resources and client expectations 

• Be proactive in planning ahead for all possible scenarios 

• Share best practices for agency process and workflow based on your successes and learnings 

• Exhibit a strong level of emotional intelligence in your daily interactions (internal and external) 

• Determine when a conflict needs to be escalated and when it can be handled directly 

• Act as peacemaker when necessary, using your position of neutrality to help the team come up with strong solutions while respecting different perspectives 

YOU WILL EXCEL BY: 

• Embracing creative ways to challenge, inspire, enable, and encourage the team 
• Building your reputation as a dependable leader, even outside of your brand assignment 

POSITION REQUIREMENTS: 

• Bachelor’s Degree required or comparable work experience 

• 3 years of project management experience within the advertising industry across multichannel media projects 

— Healthcare and/or pharmaceutical experience a plus 

— Ideally, candidate will have 2 years’ experience in digital project management 

• Strong communication and presentation skills 

• Strong computer skills, including MRL submission software 

The range below represents the low and high end of the base salary someone in this role may earn as an employee of an Omnicom Health Group company in the United States. Salaries will vary based on various factors including but not limited to professional and academic experience, training, associated responsibilities, and other business and organizational needs. The range listed is just one component of our total compensation package for employees. Salary decisions are dependent on the circumstances of each hire. 

• Salary range - $70,000 - $97,000