Senior Project Manager

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Description The Senior Project Manager is a crucial role within the Advertising Business Unit (part of EU Communication), responsible for ensuring we are delivering to our clients on time and within budget.
They work with the Creative Team, Creative Resources, and Client Service teams to achieve this.
The Senior Project Manager will play a pivotal role in implementing best practices across the project team and is responsible for keeping the project on track.

Key Responsibilities And Requirements Client Focus: Partner closely with the Client Service team for project intake, ensuring accurate and agreed-upon briefs. Communicate confidently with clients about project plans and progress. Proactively engage with account teams to gain visibility into upcoming work and support organic growth. Adjust project plans as needed based on client changes, in partnership with Client Service teams and clients. Provide confidence and control across projects, acting as a trusted partner to the CS team. Project Management: Manage complex projects or large workstreams, guiding the team through each step and planning ahead. Facilitate collaboration with cross-functional team members with minimal supervision. Understand and manage project stages across various types (digital, print, video, events) from brief to delivery. Create and monitor timelines, flag potential delays, and propose solutions. Own project delivery at each phase, coordinating with creatives, client services, and resource management. Manage project routing through agency platforms, including kick-offs, reviews, and final delivery. Update project plans and timelines as needed and communicate with account teams. Set up project completion meetings to review learnings and improve processes. Possibly oversee junior team members and support their career development. Financial Management: Ensure project recoverability and manage budgets, liaising with teams for approvals. Forecast project financials accurately in the system. Support junior PMs in financial forecasting. Track and report financial status, assess risks, and work with finance for efficiency. Ensure timely and accurate timesheet submissions. Resourcing Support: Coordinate with Creative Resources to ensure proper staffing. Provide clear resource needs and timelines for projects. Address resource conflicts and support mitigation strategies. Qualifications / Experience Minimum 5 years' experience in advertising project or account management. Strong networking skills with vendors and internal teams. Effective relationship-building with account teams. Understanding of capacity planning, utilization, and budgeting. Knowledge of project management best practices across various project types. Experience understanding client needs and project requirements. Production knowledge (video, print, digital) is a plus. Healthcare industry experience is a plus. Proactive, ambitious, and innovative mindset. Excellent time management and multi-project handling skills. Strong verbal and written communication skills. At Syneos Health Communications, we value diversity and inclusion.
We encourage applicants with transferable skills and those who may not meet every qualification to apply.
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