United States Hybrid Full-time

CG Life is hiring a Senior Project Manager

About the Role

CG Life is hiring a Senior Project Manager to serve as a key driver of project success. You will strategically plan, coordinate, and execute a portfolio of projects, from short-term initiatives to complex, long-term programs. Your leadership will ensure delivery on time, within scope and budget, while exceeding expectations.

What You'll Do

  • Develop and maintain detailed tactical plans across assigned projects.
  • Facilitate projects throughout their lifecycle, navigating complex challenges to clear resolution.
  • Anticipate risks, identify issues, and act as an escalation point for other project managers.
  • Support project managers in their planning, execution, and facilitation responsibilities.
  • Ensure projects are appropriately scheduled, resourced, and forecasted; escalate risks promptly.
  • Prepare estimates and change orders, supporting the estimating process for complex annual scopes.
  • Own budget management from start to finish, aligning estimates to plans and partnering with finance.
  • Analyze project health to identify risks and actionable solutions.
  • Champion collaboration and build trust across cross-functional teams.
  • Adapt communication effectively based on audience, individual, or situation.
  • Mentor project managers through team relationship and communication challenges.
  • Serve as a trusted day-to-day client contact for project-related communication.
  • Contribute to building client trust by facilitating execution and supporting project discussions.
  • Consistently apply established processes, templates, and tools.
  • Act as a process champion and support process improvement initiatives.
  • Support onboarding, mentoring, and training of project managers.
  • Model expected professional behaviors, maturity, and collaboration.
  • May manage direct reports.

What We're Looking For

  • 4+ years of experience in agency and/or project management at an integrated advertising agency.
  • Financial responsibility for up to $3M in revenue and oversight for up to $6M.
  • Proven ability to lead complex projects, integrated campaigns, and large-scale product launches.
  • Collaborative and solution-oriented, with the ability to juggle multiple projects professionally.
  • Strong communication skills to engage stakeholders at all levels, inspire teamwork, and lead with confidence.
  • Strong organizational and prioritization skills, breaking down work into clear, actionable steps.
  • Proactive problem-solver skilled at anticipating roadblocks and mitigating risks in fast-paced environments.
  • Experience with project management tools and methodologies, including risk, scope, and change management.
  • Skilled in meeting management and facilitation to guide teams toward clear decisions.
  • Strong attention to detail and follow-through in all aspects of project execution.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant project management software.

Nice to Have

  • Experience working with AOR or D/AOR clients within pharma strongly preferred.
  • Multi-channel marketing experience, including media planning and execution preferred.
  • Experience with software development life cycles, web technologies, creative design processes, and digital strategy preferred.

Technical Stack

  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Other relevant project management software

Team & Environment

This role reports to department leadership and may involve managing direct reports.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Compensation: $80,000 - $110,000 USD
  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance with generous portion of employee contributions covered.
  • 401K plan with generous match and immediate vesting.
  • Generous paid Parental Leave.
  • Annual budget for Professional Development opportunities.
  • Sabbatical Program: 4 weeks of paid leave following 6 years of service.
  • Life insurance, LTD, robust employee assistance program.
  • Flexible time off.

Work Mode

This is a hybrid role. Hires based in Chicago or San Diego are expected in-office twice a week. All other hires are fully remote.

CG Life is an equal opportunity employer.

Required Skills
Project ManagementMicrosoft Office SuiteProject Management SoftwareClient Relationship ManagementBudget ManagementTeam LeadershipLife Sciences IndustryAgile MethodologiesStakeholder CommunicationRisk ManagementProcess ImprovementStrategic Planning
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Posted 5 months ago