Sr. Project Manager at MERGE

Chicago, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Jan, 26

Salary

103000.0

Posted On

03 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project Management, Marketing, Advertising, Digital Marketing, Broadcast, Social Media, Print Production, Experiential Marketing, Media Strategy, Analytics, Google Workspace, Adobe Acrobat, InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Problem Solving

Industry

Advertising Services

Description

Merge Storytelling and Technology We bring together the minds and passions of creative pioneers, tech innovators, and data explorers to help ambitious clients solve business challenges and rise to the top. MERGE has enduring client partnerships with American Express, T-Mobile, LG, Subway, Kate Spade NY, Coach, The North Face, Meta, Adobe, BlueCross BlueShield, Abbott, Astellas, Supernus, CSL, GE Healthcare, Broward Health, Indiana University Health, Nationwide, and Morgan Stanley. With offices in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Denver, Kansas City, Montreal, New York City and Los Angeles. MERGE uses a talent-to-task process that enables clients to think higher and feel deeper about their customers. Promote Health, Wellness & Happiness We are committed to promoting health, wellness and happiness in the world by partnering with purpose-driven clients in purpose-driven industries in healthcare, life science, and consumer products. Our deep vertical expertise and category insights stem from decade-long partnerships with our top clients. Emerge to the Top of Your Career At MERGE, we strive to create a superior work experience where talented and ambitious people grow. An experience that encourages people to think higher and feel deeper. An experience where people engage their minds and hearts to do the best work of their careers. As our Sr. Project Manager, you will… Be responsible for the internal management of assigned projects from start to finish within the agency. You will serve as the central point of coordination for all projects tied to your assigned client, ensuring team members are organized, schedules are maintained, and work is delivered on time, within scope, and on budget. This role involves managing large, complex projects and campaigns across multiple channels, including digital, broadcast, social, print, and in-store or experiential, while collaborating with clients in the consumer and/or QSR industries to meet their objectives. Be Accountable and Responsible Serve as an independent liaison and communication hub among all agency team members Organize, manage, and oversee each step of the strategy and creative development process; project setup to delivery across all mediums Schedule and facilitate key touchpoint meetings, including kick-offs, internal reviews, and development checkpoints Scope projects, estimate resource time, create detailed project plans and schedules, and manage timelines throughout each project's lifecycle Manage and prioritize team assignments with clear tasks for daily deliverables using agency tools and effective verbal communication Collaborate with Project Managers, Broadcast Producers, Print Production, Media, and Analytics to coordinate schedules, budgets, deliverables, and approval processes Forecast future deliverables based on project scope and schedules Review and comprehend media plans and communicate necessary specifications to creative and studio teams Notify the team if a project deviates from scope or original parameters Lead contingency planning, problem resolution, and recommend solutions to maintain schedules, budgets, and quality deliverables Track actual hours against estimated project plans and generate reports as needed Oversee workflow capacity based on project plans, staff assignments, and capabilities, collaborating with the Department Director to manage resources Manage project out-of-pocket estimates and purchases within assigned budget parameters Develop, manage, and enforce a rigorous internal approvals process throughout the project lifecycle Ensure adherence to proofing processes, brand guidelines, and quality standards on all projects Keep the Department Director informed of project progress and raise concerns promptly Maintain the Webvantage database with up-to-date records of each project's lifecycle and share information as necessary Implement agency workflow processes and quality assurance procedures to ensure successful execution aligned with agency goals and client satisfaction Provide insights on process improvements and resource/tool opportunities Update the status of projects on the Agency status report and ensure proper organization of project naming in the Studio Server archive Set up, attend, and actively participate in all necessary weekly status meetings These are the qualifications we’re looking for 5-7 years of project management experience in a marketing or advertising agency setting Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience Recent experience managing projects for clients in the consumer and/or QSR category Deep understanding of all production disciplines involved in integrated campaigns, including print, broadcast/video, digital, social media, and in-store or experiential marketing General understanding of media and analytics strategy, including planning and execution Experience using project management software (e.g. Trello, Smartsheet, Jira, Confluence, etc.) Proven ability to anticipate problems and find practical solutions to ensure projects meet deadlines and stay within budget Highly detail-oriented and organized, with exceptional time management skills and outstanding written/verbal communication abilities Proficient in Google Workspace and Adobe Acrobat Professional Working knowledge of InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator is a plus At MERGE, we’re committed to fostering an environment where our team members can thrive in both their careers and personal lives, ensuring they feel supported and empowered to succeed. MERGE believes in transparency and equity. In accordance with state regulations, we’re proud to include salary ranges in our job postings to ensure fair compensation practices. The salary range for this role is $86,000-$103,000, based on the individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, location, and other relevant factors. The salary pay range is subject to change and may be modified at any time. MERGE is proud to invest in benefits that include meaningful Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401K, Lifestyle Spending Account, Employer Paid Life & Disability Insurance, Flexible Time off & Holidays plus many other benefits and rewards. Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States. #LI-DP1 #LI-HYBRID And here’s how we live our values at MERGE Ability. Mastering our craft Agility. Delivering with a growth mindset Humility. Collaborating for shared success MERGE is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer MERGE welcomes and celebrates diversity regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status or people with abilities. We believe that the more diverse we are, the more creative our work will be!

Responsibilities

The Sr. Project Manager will manage assigned projects from start to finish, ensuring timely delivery within scope and budget. This role involves coordinating with team members and clients across various channels to meet project objectives.