Sr. Project Manager

Atlanta, GA (Hybrid)

$78K/yr – $114K/yrSenior Level7+ years expFull time

Posted 1 day ago

Job Summary

Own and optimize agency project delivery across cross-functional teams, focusing on scope management, risk mitigation, and timely, high-quality deliverables for client programs.

  • Lead planning, estimation, and meetings
  • Track scope, hours, and forecasts to stay on schedule and budget

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Lead the team by bringing organization and structure to the delivery approach plan
  • Identify project risks, issues, and needs, and coordinate with team members from various disciplines promptly
  • Partner with Client Services to proactively monitor and manage project scope, escalating risks and concerns promptly for proactive mitigation
  • Coordinate team resources and task assignments based on deliverables and project plans
  • Assist with contingency planning, and problem resolution, and recommend solutions to maintain schedules, budgets, and quality deliverables
  • Present project parameters and ensure timely delivery of quality deliverables
  • Deliver detailed progress reports, financials, and forecasts on assigned projects
  • Track changes in scope and actual hours against a project plan, making appropriate adjustments to deliver projects on time and budget
  • Keep the Department Director aware of progress and raise concerns promptly
  • Plan and facilitate effective meetings, project estimation, and planning

Requirements

  • 5-7 years of project management experience within a traditional marketing or advertising agency environment
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
  • Experience using both Waterfall and Agile methodologies
  • Project experience focused on Trade Shows/Conferences is required
  • Life Sciences/Pharmaceutical and HCP marketing experience is a plus
  • Understanding of project management best practices
  • Excellent communication skills (oral and written)

Benefits

  • MERGE is proud to invest in benefits that include meaningful Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401K, Lifestyle Spending Account, Employer Paid Life & Disability Insurance, Flexible Time off & Holidays plus many other benefits and rewards.
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MERGE

MERGE is a marketing and technology agency built for the intersection of health and wellness. We help brands navigate complex consumer journeys and unlock growth through data-driven storytelling, AI-powered personalization, and bold creativity.Powered by human insight, creativity, and AI, we unite people and brands.Our expertise spans health and consumer brands, with demonstrated experience across industries including: Pharma and Medtech, Health Providers, Insurance, Health, Financial Services, Retail, Connected Living, and Food.We provide deep platform expertise and services in: Strategy, Creative, Public Relations, Experience, Performance Marketing, Media, and Platforms.Our success is best illustrated in our enduring client partnerships with marquee brands such as Abbott, Blue Cross Blue Shield, GE Healthcare, Supernus, American Express, T-Mobile, Coach, and Meta.With teams across offices in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Denver, Kansas City, Los Angeles, New York City, and Raleigh. MERGE’s culture embraces agility, ability, and humility to consistently deliver exceptional client results.Recruitment Fraud Alert Notice: Please be aware of potential fraud or scams by individuals, organizations, or websites falsely claiming to represent MERGE in recruitment activities. MERGE follows a well-defined recruitment process for all positions, which includes formal interviews before issuing any offers of employment. Importantly, we do not require any payments or fees from job applicants. Additionally, MERGE does not conduct interviews through texting platforms such as RingCentral. If you receive any suspicious emails claiming to recruit on behalf of MERGE, do not share personal information or make any payments. Qualified candidates should only apply to current openings directly through MERGE’s

Founded in 2018
Chicago, Illinois, USA
852 employees (246 in marketing)

Salaries

Posted range

$78K/yr – $114K/yr

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Traffic Source Mix
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Direct
45.4%
Referral
9.1%
Social
4.5%
Paid
1.3%

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Sr. Project Manager

MERGE · Atlanta, GA · Hybrid