Freelance Senior Project Manager

FWD People

. Drive execution across defined projects and support larger workstreams with precision, clarity, and proactive communication.

Posted 11/3/2026contractUnited StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project management within the animal health and veterinary marketing sectors, with a strong focus on budget preparation, stakeholder communication, and deliverable specifications. Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage multiple projects efficiently while ensuring client satisfaction.

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Project ManagementBudget PreparationAnimal Health MarketingStakeholder CommunicationCollaboration

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Hard Skills

Project ExecutionBudget EstimationScope ManagementDeliverable SpecificationTimeline DevelopmentRisk IdentificationSOW ProcessingVendor CoordinationFeedback TrackingRegulatory Compliance

Soft Skills

Concise CommunicationCollaborationAdaptabilityNegotiationDecision-Making

Tools & Technologies

ForecastZiflow

Industry Keywords

VeterinaryDiagnosticsBiotech MarketingHealthcare MarketingAgency Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive execution across defined projects and support larger workstreams with precision, clarity, and proactive communication.
Prepare budget estimates in Forecast, including professional fees and out-of-pocket costs, and submit them for review and approval.
Provide scoping input for statements of work, including deliverables, assumptions, timing, and exclusions.
Process fully executed SOWs, change orders, and contractor or vendor agreements according to SOPs.
Enter and maintain project information, budgets, teams, timelines, and key dates in Forecast.
Develop and maintain project timelines, milestones, review rounds, and client approval points; flag dependencies and risks.
Identify and document deliverable specifications, including formats, dimensions, file types, channels, and regulatory requirements.
Route deliverables through Ziflow for internal, client, and regulatory review; track feedback and approvals.
Track work against approved SOWs and budgets, and flag scope creep or out-of-scope requests.
Schedule project kickoff and internal review meetings, prepare materials, and document action items.
Document and share project expectations, including scope, timelines, roles, and deadlines.
Coordinate contractors and vendors on deliverables, timing, and project materials; report status and issues.
Provide input on project briefs, identify gaps and open questions, and help confirm details with clients and the project management team.
Onboard contractors and vendors by sharing project and client materials, briefs, timelines, specifications, and approved contacts.

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of experience in a similar agency project management role, with a proven track record of collaborating across multidisciplinary teams.
Foundational understanding of animal health, veterinary, diagnostics, and/or biotech marketing landscapes — or strong healthcare marketing experience and a genuine curiosity to learn the animal health space.
A natural collaborator who drives and inspires internal teams to successfully deliver multiple high-value, fast-paced projects and ensures client goals are met with excellence and efficiency.
Concise written and verbal communication skills across all mediums, internally and externally.
Self-motivated, with a positive attitude and collaborative nature; able to adapt, think on your feet, and communicate proactively.
Comfortable working in a fluid environment utilizing soft skills: listening, collaborating, negotiating, and decision-making.
Must be based in the United States, as indicated by the required state-based application question and U.S. work authorization questions.