BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field
• At least 8 years of project management experience in an integrated marketing/PR agency or related industry

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• A self-reliant multi-tasker, with the ability to work calmly and efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• A strategic mindset, with a knack for critical thinking and creative, head-on problem solving
• A bias for action and the unshakeable ability to confidently lead projects and teams through ambiguity
• A people leader with a “get things done” and positive mentality
• A passion for the art and the science of creative problem solving and operational excellence
• A strong and fearless communicator, with the ability to navigate conflict resolution and influence teams to a desired end goal
• A positive role model for fostering individual career development and an inclusive team culture
  $105,000 - $175,000 a year
  

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An employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, travel requirements, revenue-based metrics, any contractual agreements, and business or organizational needs. The range listed is just one component of DJEH’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, a Paid Time Off policy, and region-specific benefits.
DJE Holdings offers a wide range of benefits: medical and dental insurance, vision, 401K, life insurance, disability insurance, paid time off, travel assistance and wellness programing.
DJE Holdings provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees. DJE Holdings is a federal contractor or subcontractor subject to certain governmental recordkeeping and reporting requirements for the administration of civil right laws and regulations. Employment decisions are made on the basis of job-related criteria without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, genetic information, national origin, disability, military, or veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law. We invite all applicants to voluntarily self-identify their race, ethnicity, and gender. Submission of the information on this form is strictly voluntary and refusal to provide it will not subject you to any adverse treatment. Information obtained will be retained in a confidential file and separate from personnel records. This information may only be used in accordance with the provision of applicable federal laws, executive orders, and regulations. If you want more information about any of the sections, please check with a company representative.

• Own the intake of new work and the evaluation of new briefs, devising delivery approaches for each assignment drawing on PM best practices
• Own and manage project definition in scopes and staff plans with account leads and specialty teams, producing indicative pricing and detailed budgets that match a description of deliverables and actual work effort.
• Champion project management tools and best practices that standardize how to author and maintain project schedules, project briefs, cost estimates, financial management (OOP & fee) and other relevant project documentation.
• Independently own the delivery of large, complex programs independently and with support from more junior project managers.
• Serve as an escalation point to manage risks and provides solutions-oriented consultation to integrated team leads, proactively looking around corners, controlling project scope and the change control process, and collaborating with leads to strategically identify and implement win-win solutions.
• Partner with Finance and Account teams to ensure clients are profitable, fees are appropriate, forecasts are accurate and SOWs are approved.
• Drive client discussions related to project plans, financial health, Edelman capabilities and approach to delivery.
• Partner with Resource Management to forecast current and future staffing requirements in order to identify the best talent for the work.
• Establish workflow and best practices on integrated businesses that enable teams to efficiently deliver against program goals.
• Ensure quality checks and consistency of all outputs across all project deliverables
• Ensure flexibility in approaches to fit client, creative, and business needs, while managing change and the exploration of various budget/time scenarios to elevate work.
• Contribute to project operations and “the work behind the work” – prioritizing of new project opportunities establishing flexible frameworks and best practices with new teams and providing input on PM team assignments.
• Manage and mentor Project Management team members, including resolving project escalations, setting and managing performance goals, coaching individual career growth paths, and balancing workloads.
• Balance a sense of urgency with a calm and confident leadership at all times.