Freelance project manager Jobs in Newark nj

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY :

The Senior Project Manager (SPM) leads the full range of client deliverables and is accountable for assigned brand(s) from project planning to final delivery with regard to timing, quality, and budget. The SPM is a creative problem solver whose production expertise allows them to drive complex development efforts for multichannel tactics. The SPM collaborates cross-functionally with agency departments including Account Management, Finance, Production, Creative, Editorial, Technology, Strategy, among others. Whether it's advising on the feasibility of creative concepts, planning resource assignments, workload phasing, ensuring priorities are managed to align with account, identifying bottlenecks, and proposing solutions ahead of time, the only thing certain is that no one day is ever the same.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

Project Management : Owns and drives agency and department processes, procedures, and workflows for assigned brand(s) and workstreams.

Cross-Functional Collaboration : Drives cross-functional team by steering collaborative problem solving, communicating overall status, and providing oversight of workstream health and change management as needed.

Administration : Maintains timely, detail-oriented, and accurate approach to administrative tasks.

JOB DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES :

• For Specialty functions, see additional information (if applicable) in the box below.

Project Management

EDUCATION :

DEGREE / DIPLOMA AREA OF STUDY REQUIRED / PREFERRED

Bachelor's Any area of study Preferred

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS :

Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Scrum Master (CSM), and / or other relevant certifications a plus but not required.

EXPERIENCE :

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AREA OF EXPERTISE REQUIRED / PREFERRED

5 + years

Project Management, Production or Marketing Operations / Administration, or related field. Required

Any Experience

Pharmaceutical Marketing and Advertising Preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES :

o Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, Teams) or equivalent platform.

o Proficient with Adobe Acrobat.

o Strong knowledge of project management tools (Microsoft Project, Workfront, or equivalent) required.

o Basic knowledge of financial management tools (e.g., SAP or equivalent) required.

COMPETENCIES :

STATEMENT OF UNDERSTANDING :

This Job Description is not a contract of employment but serves as a reference for your mutual understanding of the terms and conditions associated with the position.

Your role may vary from this description, and you may be asked to perform other duties or have additional responsibilities outside of what's outlined above. If you think that there are elements of this job description that are inaccurate, please speak with your manager and / or HR Partner.

There are three types of Employee Work Arrangements that classify where a person conducts work : In-Office,

Hybrid, and Fully Remote. The amount of time an employee spends working virtually versus in person is dictated by their work arrangement classification, the demands of the role, the needs of the agency and their team, and a person's performance.

This job description is not intended to include modifications consistent with providing a Reasonable Accommodation.