Senior Associate, Project Management - Chicago, United States - Circa - IPG DXTRA

Description

Title:
Sr AssociateProject Manager, Project Management


Description:
Project Management

Weber Shandwick is currently seeking a Sr Associate, Integrated Project Management who will work closely with integrated team members in account, creative, public relations, and strategy, to work on a major engagement account that services a portfolio of brands and integrated projects.

This role will report to a Director across a portfolio of brands and/or projects.


Responsibilities:
Partnering with Project Director in support of multiple medium-sized projects on one or more brand accounts within a large portfolio of business
Understanding and managing internal budget reporting on projects
Professionally managing engagements with account team partners focusing on balancing quality, cost and schedule while managing client expectations
Partnering with Project Director and finance to help facilitate accurate and realistic staffing and financial forecasts
Development of project estimates and facilitating the reviews for approval
Routinely monitoring financial performance of accounts, reviewing bi-weekly time runs, managing time transfer process, and providing monthly burn report summary emails to senior leads identifying any opportunities and risks
Managing individual PO set up and invoice tracking for their projects
Supporting Project Director with the overall financial and deliverable/team management of the account inclusive of - SOW development, monitoring and tracking deliverables/budgets, change management and reporting, and project roadmaps and timelines
Supports in educating the team on roles and responsibilities, process and templates

Requirements:

2+ years of Project Management experience, preferably in an agency setting
Bachelor's degree required
Strong financial management skills, and exposure to scoping, burn report tracking, and resourcing
Familiarity with different types of programs and deliverables, such as creative ideation, influencer and social content, and digital executions. Print or experiential experience a plus
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to effectively and professionally communicate both verbally and in written format with internal team members across multiple disciplines
Strong organizational and time management skills
Proficient in Microsoft Project/Smartsheet, Excel, and PowerPoint
The Weber Shandwick Collective recognizes that your health and wellbeing are a priority.

This is why we offer a full suite of benefits including:

Medical
Dental
Vision
401k (with employer match)
Tuition Reimbursement
Juice Money - $60 monthly reimbursement to be used towards purchases that nourish your health, mind, body, and soul
MyDays - Flexible holiday schedules
Short-Term Disability
Paid Employee Family Leave
Family Building Benefit

Weber Shandwick is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

Weber Shandwick recruits qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, ethnic or national origin, protected veteran status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or citizenship status.

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