Senior Project Manager

SimpsonScarborough

. Lead end-to-end project management on complex, cross-functional engagements .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia • United StatesSenior💰 $80,000 - $95,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive project management expertise with a focus on leading complex, cross-functional engagements, ensuring client satisfaction, and driving process improvements. Proficient in project planning, budgeting, and utilizing project management software to enhance project delivery efficiency.

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Project ManagementBudgetingClient CommunicationData AnalysisTask Management

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Hard Skills

Project PlanningTask ManagementBudgetingResource PlanningForecastingRisk MitigationProcess ImprovementCross-Functional EngagementsProject Lifecycle ManagementStakeholder Management

Soft Skills

Verbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationOrganizational SkillsAttention to DetailProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

WrikeAsanaClickUpPM Software

Industry Keywords

Marketing AgencySenior PM RoleLarge-Scale ProjectsClient SatisfactionProject Scoping

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead end-to-end project management on complex, cross-functional engagements
Develop project plans including budgets, timelines, RACIs, and resource plans
Serve as a key client contact throughout the project lifecycle
Provide updates, address concerns, and ensure client satisfaction from kickoff to close
Set up and maintain projects in the PM system
Assign tasks, track progress, and ensure timelines and resources are accurately reflected
Identify, communicate, and mitigate project and financial risks
Keep projects on budget and escalate deviations appropriately
Lead internal project calls, including phase kickoffs, status check-ins, and post-mortems
Partner with the sales team on project scoping and define requirements, timelines, and budgets accurately
Improve processes, increase efficiency, and drive innovation in project delivery

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least 5 years of project management experience, including at least 1 year in a Senior PM role within a marketing agency environment
Proven track record managing large-scale, complex projects with multiple stakeholders
Hands-on experience with project planning, task management, budgeting, resourcing, and forecasting in an agency setting
Proficiency with project management software such as Wrike, Asana, ClickUp, or comparable platforms
Strong data fluency, including analyzing and interpreting project and financial data
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Confidence leading meetings across teams and organizational levels, in person and remotely
Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to independently prioritize, problem-solve, and meet deadlines

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package including nationwide health, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) with employer contribution
Employer-paid life insurance and short-term disability
Flexible time off (FTO)
Sick, volunteer, and bereavement leave
Paid parental leave
Birthday day off
Two agency-wide closures in the summer and winter
Monthly lifestyle stipend for wellness costs such as streaming subscriptions, gym, or phone/internet costs