Senior Project Manager

at  W2O Group

It’s not every day we have a chance to make the world a healthier place—but here, it’s our way of life. Idealistic? Maybe. Deeply pragmatic? Always. Real Chemistry is a global health innovation company that has carved out its space at the intersection between healthcare, marketing and communications, tech, and the people at the heart of it all. It’s with a great sense of purpose that we work together with brave health and wellness companies to create and inspire healthier, happier, and longer lives. It’s our passion. And if you’re still reading, we’re guessing it might be yours too. We are looking to add to our alchemic mix of more than 2,000 talented professionals. At Real Chemistry, we don’t just wish the world was healthier. We leverage tech, data and creativity to make it so. You in?
Real Chemistry is looking for a Senior Project Manager (Medcomms) to join our growing team!
Real Chemistry is a global health innovation company with offices across Europe and the US. We believe that the way to real, transformative change is through the uncommon combination of disciplines, technologies, and our greatest asset – our people. We are currently looking to add to our alchemic mix of more than 2,000 talented professionals. This is a great opportunity to join a dynamic, fast-growing global company committed to making the world a healthier place for all.
The Senior Project Manager is accountable for the successful delivery of projects across the portfolio. This includes ensuring operational effectiveness through the management of delivery systems, financial systems, project management systems and resource allocation processes. This position will need to help guide operationally in working with finance to ensure strict adherence to financial performance goals and collaborate with account management and the CRLs/CSTs to deliver the highest caliber client service. Will work closely with the Real Chemistry PMO lead in accomplishing the goals set forth on an annual and quarterly basis.

What you’ll do:

• Development and management of project timelines, and project plans
• Validation and presentation of project scope, budget, timelines, and staffing plans
• Leadership of internal project teams, to achieve desired business objectives
• Identification and mitigation of risks throughout project lifecycle
• Management of project financials, with a focus on optimizing efficiency and project margin
• Establish & maintain close working relationships with Client Service, Operations, and Finance teams
• Lead by example and assist department manager with mentoring and training other team members
• Prepare financial reports for distribution and analysis as necessary
• Manage creative asks through the creative/production process
• Perform risk planning and mitigation to minimize project risks
• Provide project management for business development efforts, as needed
• Work closely with Finance departments in monitoring and reviewing budgets to actuals
• Participate on cross-functional project teams and provide input on decisions regarding project portfolio governance, management, budgets, staff utilization and projections

Additional Functions

• Present relevant content at Project Management Community of Practice meetings
• Create new training, and/or modify existing training, as needed
• Deliver project management training during corporate/functional onboarding
• Help to create service or departmental standard operating procedures
• Provide recommended modifications to existing processes based upon key learnings/best practices
• Participate in the continuing professional development program

This position is a perfect fit for you if:

• Our Company values – Best Together, Impact-Obsessed, Excellence Expected, Evolve Always and Accountability with an “I” – really speak to you.
• You are adaptable, resilient, and OK with adjusting your scope, responsibilities, and focus as we grow. When things change, so do we. We’re always evolving.
• You are proactive, driven, and resourceful with strong prioritization skills and a desire to dive into the data.
• You are a highly organized self-starter, able to work independently and to tight deadlines.

What you should have:

• 4+ years of project management experience, including at least 3 years of budget management, in a consulting or professional services company working on large projects with 5 to 10 team members and diverse stakeholders
• Agency experience leading integrated or digital projects
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Experience in:
• Business process planning and implementation planning
• Working with freelancers, contractors and external vendor services, processing contracts, and managing remote teams
• Supporting new business proposals
• MS Office suite, Teams
• Experience working with large clients internationally
• Proven ability to multi-task and interact with many stakeholders
• Capable of leading multiple projects simultaneously
• Must be comfortable interfacing with the client, as required
• Excellent communication skills - verbal and written
• Must be highly organized and able to collaborate with our teams and clients

Desirable:

• Experience in a Medcomms agency (preferably working in the healthcare / Life Sciences industry)
• Video production scoping and delivery for talking head, 2D and 3D Mechanism of Action video formats
• SmartSheet, Salesforce, Box, NetSuite/OpenAir, Workfront experience
• Management of website development projects
• Experience managing Veeva/CDM sales aid development, QA and deployment projects
• Project management certifications including APM, PMP & PRINCE2 training a plus

Working with HART: Since the pandemic, we have adapted to how our people told us they want to work. We have offices in cities with many employees and clients – New York, Chicago, San Francisco, Manchester, UK and London, UK – that serve as hubs where and when they need us, and we encourage employees who live less than a 45-minute commute of a Real Chemistry office to go in at least two days per week. Outside of these offices, we have regions, where people work remotely but come together quarterly for collaboration, culture and learning opportunities. We call this our Hybrid and Regional Teams approach. Real Chemistry believes we are best together – and our workplace strategy fosters connection and collaboration in person – but also supports flexibility for our people.
Real Chemistry offers a comprehensive benefit program and perks, including a primary office location near in Moorgate, 25 days holiday, private medical insurance, dental insurance, pension contributions and a five-week sabbatical program. Other perks include health and wellness reimbursements, happy hours, and free healthy snacks to keep you running all day long. Learn more about our great benefits and perks at:
http://www.realchemistry.com/

• Development and management of project timelines, and project plans
• Validation and presentation of project scope, budget, timelines, and staffing plans
• Leadership of internal project teams, to achieve desired business objectives
• Identification and mitigation of risks throughout project lifecycle
• Management of project financials, with a focus on optimizing efficiency and project margin
• Establish & maintain close working relationships with Client Service, Operations, and Finance teams
• Lead by example and assist department manager with mentoring and training other team members
• Prepare financial reports for distribution and analysis as necessary
• Manage creative asks through the creative/production process
• Perform risk planning and mitigation to minimize project risks
• Provide project management for business development efforts, as needed
• Work closely with Finance departments in monitoring and reviewing budgets to actuals
• Participate on cross-functional project teams and provide input on decisions regarding project portfolio governance, management, budgets, staff utilization and projection