Senior Project Manager

EVERSANA

. Lead internal day-to-day operations and delivery for strategic, creative, and medium-to-high complexity projects across one or more brands .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • United StatesSenior💰 $78,280 - $113,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading complex technical, strategic, and creative projects while applying PMO standards and processes. Proficient in project lifecycle management, risk mitigation, and effective communication with diverse stakeholders.

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Project Management Office (PMO) StandardsComplex Project DeliveryRisk ManagementWorkfront ExperienceBudget Management

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Hard Skills

Project Lifecycle ManagementProject ForecastingScope ManagementChange ManagementBurn AnalysisStrategic PlanningCreative Project PlanningTechnical Project PlanningDecision-MakingProblem-Solving

Soft Skills

Critical ThinkingNegotiationInfluencingTeam LeadershipCommunication

Tools & Technologies

WorkfrontWorkfront ProofSmartsheetMS ProjectMicrosoft Office Suite

Industry Keywords

Pharmaceutical ExperienceAdvertising ExperienceAccount ManagementDiverse Functional GroupsClient-Facing Communication

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

TFS

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead internal day-to-day operations and delivery for strategic, creative, and medium-to-high complexity projects across one or more brands
Manage full lifecycle delivery of complex technical, strategic, and creative projects from inception to completion
Develop and manage project timelines, estimates, risk registers, communication plans, burn reports, and change logs
Lead estimation, project budget, staff planning, and timeline creation processes
Lead project kickoffs and status meetings
Create, review, and distribute meeting recaps; mentor Project Managers and Project Coordinators on actionable recaps
Develop financial forecasts and facilitate monthly billing, analysis, and action
Assist with annual and project-based statements of work and change orders
Provide input to program Gantt charts
Identify, evaluate, log, communicate, and mitigate project- and program-level risks
Identify staffing needs and maintain accurate resource plans
Resolve scope, schedule, resource, budget, quality, and communication conflicts
Ensure project artifacts are stored in enterprise systems such as Workfront and TFS
Apply Intouch delivery processes and PMO standards
Mentor and support training for Project Managers and Project Coordinators
Act as first escalation point for Project Managers and Project Coordinators
Keep the direct manager informed and escalate issues to leadership when appropriate
Participate in candidate interviews as needed
Monitor team morale, address issues, model inclusive behaviors, and proactively manage bias

Requirements

What you’ll need

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 application of PMO standards and processes
Experience leading complex technology, strategy, and creative projects
Ability to develop creative, strategic, or technical-heavy project plans
Experience leading diverse functional groups and project teams
Understanding of project forecasting and reforecasting throughout the project lifecycle
Expert project and program burn analysis and remediation
Scope and change management tracking and adherence
Comfortable with client-facing communication
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills; 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 ownership and accountability
Strong decision-making and implementation skills, especially under uncertainty
Experience with Workfront, Workfront Proof, Smartsheet, or MS Project
Strong understanding of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel
Launch experience is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salaries and benefits
Reasonable accommodation during the hiring process for qualified applicants with disabilities
Inclusive culture and Equal Opportunity Employer commitment