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Project Manager

WPP

Parsippany, NJ
Full Time
Mid Level
45k-90k
24 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

Ogilvy Health is focused on driving superior outcomes in the ever-changing healthcare environment, an increasingly complex and evolving marketplace. We inspire brands and people to impact the world by keeping our audiences' health and wellness needs at the center of every touchpoint. Ogilvy Health delivers insight, creativity, innovation, and engagement solutions for all healthcare stakeholders, patients, and consumers across the healthcare continuum. Through borderless creativity-operating, innovating, and creating at the intersection of Ogilvy's capabilities and global talent-Ogilvy Health brings forth world-class creative solutions for its clients.

Key Responsibilities

  • Owns and manages mid-complexity, multi-channel projects from initiation to completion, providing strategic direction and vision.
  • Develops and manages comprehensive project scope, timelines, budgets, and resource allocation plans using agency tools and project management software.
  • Leads day-to-day project execution, collaborating with junior and senior PM team members, internal stakeholders, and external vendors to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.
  • Proactively identifies and mitigates project risks and challenges, escalating issues and proposing solutions as needed.
  • Conducts regular status meetings, effectively communicates project updates, and ensures alignment on deliverables and timelines.
  • Spearheads project execution, ensuring alignment with project goals, timelines, and budgets.
  • Proactively identifies and resolves conflicts or roadblocks that may hinder project success.
  • Leads with vision and drive.
  • Manages project financials, tracking spend against budget and taking corrective action to achieve revenue targets.
  • Participates in weekly finance meetings, providing insights into project performance, monthly forecasting, and resource utilization.
  • Cultivates strong relationships with clients, vendors, and internal teams to foster collaboration and ensure project success.
  • Leads and motivates project teams, fostering a positive and collaborative environment.
  • Identifies and proposes solutions to project or client challenges, working effectively with internal stakeholders.
  • Supports junior team members by providing guidance, training, and assistance.
  • Motivates and inspires project teams to achieve high-performance standards and deliver exceptional results.
  • Clearly articulates project vision, goals, and updates to diverse audiences, including team members, clients, vendors, and stakeholders.
  • Adapts communication style (written, verbal, presentations) to effectively resonate with different audiences and mediums.
  • Proactively keeps all stakeholders informed of project progress, deadlines, and any potential roadblocks.
  • Fosters a team environment built on open communication, trust, and mutual respect.

Requirements

  • 3-5 years agency project management experience, specifically within healthcare marketing and communications.
  • Strong project management and production knowledge across multiple tactic types.
  • Experience with digital routing/proofing systems.
  • Experience with Smartsheet or similar web-based project management tools.
  • Financial aptitude and experience.
  • Outstanding communication skills.
  • Superior organizational skills.
  • Launch experience is a plus.

Nice to Have

  • Experience with digital routing/proofing systems.
  • Launch experience.

Qualifications

  • 3-5 years agency project management experience within healthcare marketing and communications.

Benefits & Perks

  • Competitive benefits package.
  • Supportive work environment with autonomy and collaboration.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and to do work you can be proud of.

Working at WPP

Ogilvy celebrates its people fully, enthusiastically, and unhesitatingly. The company empowers employees with the tools they need to succeed, encourages seeking new paths and better ways of doing things, and supports colleagues who are experts in their disciplines. Ogilvy values collaboration, integrity, self-expression, fairness, equity, and making a positive impact on the world through transformative initiatives. The company fosters a culture of respect where everyone feels they belong and has equal opportunities to progress.

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Job Details

Posted AtJul 3, 2025
Job CategoryProject Management
Salary45k-90k
Job TypeFull Time
ExperienceMid Level

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About WPP

Website

wpp.com

Company Size

10000+ employees

Location

Parsippany, NJ

Industry

Advertising Agencies

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