Agency:
Propeller
Job Function:
Projects and Performance Improvement
Job Subfunction:
Project and Program Management
Job Description:
About Propeller Founded in 2006, Propeller is a digital forward, omnichannel healthcare marketing agency transforming HCP engagement. With a HQ in Summit, NJ, our team of 120+ marketing specialists truly understand the ever-changing industry, complex content, and how to mobilize data to drive meaningful results. Our continued success is achieved through our omnichannel fluency and curated digital suite of capabilities, including Account Services, Creative, Digital and Brand Strategy, Digital Production and Project Management, 3D Animation, Digital Development, and Video.
Our Culture We offer a unique, personalized culture in which each team member is encouraged and expected to bring their ideas, solutions, and leadership to the table. By empowering individuals, we remain nimble, engaged, and able to break away from conventional thinking and speak intelligently about serious topics. We value our team’s intangibles–the experiences and traits that make them unique.
Come Live Your Best Life With Us We pride ourselves on our inclusive, employee-centric mentality. There’s life at work and life outside of it. We want everyone to be healthy, feel supported, and have the financial resources they need. Our team enjoys competitive compensation and consistent performance recognition, generous paid time off, comprehensive wellness programs, and more! These are just some of the reasons we are Great Place to Work certified.
Agency: Propeller Title: Lead Project Manager
As a Lead Project Manager, you are responsible for independently managing a diverse range of integrated projects from planning and kickoff through successful completion. You ensure the smooth execution of all assigned projects and are recognized as a reliable, proactive force within the project management team. You are expected to uphold Propeller’s standards, drive operational efficiency, and model a collaborative, solution-oriented mindset. Project Management
- Own the full lifecycle of projects on assigned business from initial pre-planning to final execution
- Develop, implement, and manage project plans, facilitating the execution of various cross-discipline projects including routing, file management and timeline management
- Prioritize tasks, communicate deliverables, and ensure the team stays on targets with budgets and deadlines regularly communicating on the status of projects, escalating issues as needed
- Maintain accurate project management documentation including status reports, hot sheets, timelines, roadmaps, scope trackers, and financial reports
- Work with brand leaders and cross-functional team members to holistically manage the delivery of assets across various platforms and navigate competing priorities, potential roadblocks, or workflow impacts
- Track project estimates and actuals to be accountable for the scope, identifying any budgetary concerns that may impact successful project delivery
Operational Excellence
- Proactively seek opportunities to streamline processes and share learnings and best practices with the team
- Analyze production workflows to find efficiency gaps and collaborate with project management peers to standardize or improve workflows
- Develop knowledge of client's processes and procedures to act as champion for internal team adoption
- Contribute to the development and documentation of project management best practices and process improvements
- Actively participate in team meetings, trainings, and agency initiatives, embracing a culture of continuous learning and evolution
Relationship Management
- Foster a collaborative, positive team environment, encouraging open communication and knowledge sharing
- Serve as a reliable point of contact for internal teams and, when appropriate, client stakeholders regarding project status and delivery
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with account, creative, and digital partners to drive project success
- Coordinate and inspire internal resources and external partners to deliver high quality, forward thinking, digital assets that align to client and brand goals
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required
- 4+ years of project management experience, at least 2 years in a pharma advertising agency or similar regulated environment
- Fluency with multiple interactive mediums including websites, banners, social media, and emails
- Demonstrated ability to independently manage multiple concurrent projects with high attention to detail
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Experience working with cross-functional teams; ability to build relationships and influence without direct authority
- Comfort with project management software and digital tools
- Enthusiasm for learning and supporting the growth of junior team members
$105,000-$115,000
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