Project Manager

***Hiring for this position will begin in Q4 — feel free to apply for consideration.***

Summary

At AbelsonTaylor Group, work that makes you feel good isn’t just what we do—it’s who we are. We believe that when you feel good about your work, and where you work, you bring your best self to it. That’s why we create an environment where creativity thrives, teamwork flourishes, and inclusivity is more than just a value—it’s a way of life.

Here, you’ll help propel brands that inspire health and brighter futures, all while finding the support, inspiration, and growth opportunities to reach your own potential. Together, we dream boldly, collaborate deeply, and make a meaningful difference—one idea at a time.

Now, we are on an unstoppable mission for a Project Manager to join our team. A Project Manager (PM) has demonstrated the capability to work across several small brands or one large brand, leading the internal team to ensure individual projects are executed at the highest quality level, on time, and within budget. The PM manages many projects and may include multi-faceted print pieces, standard digital projects with medium levels of functional integration, under general supervision. This role understands the unique sets of processes, creative groups, and financial processes for each client. You also exhibit the ability to apply learnings across brands/clients. You can accomplish most of their work autonomously and has begun to show the qualities of diplomacy, problem solving and decisiveness across agency functional groups and different personality types, to effectively lead the team to mutually agreeable outcomes.  

Ready to make a difference and be a part of something extraordinary? Join us on this journey toward a healthier, happier world! Apply now!

What You'll Do

• Project Leadership: Lead a wide array of projects, developing timelines, estimates, and scenarios as needed. Monitor workflows and adjust resources for optimal efficiency.

• Team Oversight: Supervise Associate Project Managers (APMs) on routing, approval processes, and client change documentation. Escalate issues to the Project Director as necessary.

• Budget and Timeline Management: Manage project budgets and timelines rigorously. Monitor scope progress, identify work breakdowns, and proactively estimate for changes. Communicate overages to internal and client teams.

• Financial Reporting: Generate comprehensive financial reports, billing, and tracking documents for projects, ensuring accuracy and transparency for both internal and client-facing stakeholders.

• Client Engagement: Lead internal and client status meetings, providing strategic insights and project guidance from a project management perspective.

• Technology Utilization: Utilize Project Management Software (e.g., Workamajig, Workfront, Excel) to automate tasks, resource projects efficiently, ensure quality, and improve process efficiencies.

• Communication and Reporting: Align and develop conference reports and meeting recaps, maintaining clear and effective communication both internally and externally.

• Team Development: Oversee the employee lifecycle for APMs, including onboarding, training, development, and addressing HR issues.

What Makes You A Great Fit

• • Education: Minimum of a bachelor’s degree with emphasis in advertising/marketing and/or communications.
  • Experience: At least 2 years in a project manager role at an agency or relevant client-related pharma experience, demonstrating proficiency in managing projects independently
  • Skills:
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Critical thinking ability to solve complex problems and make strategic decisions.
  • Approachability, accountability, and attention to detail essential for the fast-paced culture of pharmaceutical advertising.
  • Strong time management and organizational skills to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Proficiency with Project Management tools such as WMJ, Workfront, and Excel.

Benefits and Perks:

• Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
• 401k with Company match of 50% on the first 6%
• Adoption Assistance – Up to $2,500 of financial assistance
• Company Paid Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Short-Term Disability providing 100% of salary coverage
• Paid Parental Leave for birth and non-birth parents (4 weeks)
• Summer Fridays
• Flexible Time Off (FTO)
• 11 Holidays and End of Year Office Closure
• Company provided Learning and Development opportunities
• Free lunch Wednesdays
• Wellness Program

Compensation Range: $65,000 - $90,000. The starting salary offer will depend on the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience. The company reserves the right to adjust this pay range at any time.