Eversana

Sr Project Manager

Chicago, IL, United States · Remote (restrictions not stated) · Full-time

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  • EmployerEversana
  • LocationChicago, IL, United States
  • Work styleRemote (restrictions not stated)
  • Employment typeFull-time
  • Employer posted

WHAT 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 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

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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.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

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

Ability to build trust, negotiate and influence decision-making with Account, SMEs, Clients, Partner Agencies and third-party vendors

Strong sense of ownership and accountability

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

Launch experience a plus

OUR CULTURAL BELIEFS:

Patient Minded I act with the patient’s best interest in mind.

Client Delight I own every client experience and its impact on results.

Take Action I am empowered and empower others to act now.

Grow Talent I own my development and invest in the development of others.

Win Together I passionately connect with anyone, anywhere, anytime to achieve results.

Communication Matters I speak up to create transparent, thoughtful and timely dialogue.

Embrace Diversity I create an environment of awareness and respect.

Always Innovate I 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, visit eversana.com/careers. More information about EVERSANA’s benefits package can be found at eversana.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 applicantsupport@eversana.com.

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