Associate Project Manager

DescriptionPosition at CMI Media GroupYour Opportunity: Are you an emerging project management professional with a passion for organization and a keen eye for detail? Do you want to kickstart your career in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where you can contribute to meaningful pharmaceutical media campaigns?We're looking for an Associate Project Manager to join our dedicated Project Management team. This role is designed for someone eager to learn and apply core project management principles, assist in critical client communications, and manage specific project components under the expert guidance of senior Project Managers. If you're proactive, adaptable, and ready to learn, this is your chance to contribute to the successful and timely delivery of projects, ensuring client satisfaction and adherence to scope.What You'll Do (Primary Accountabilities):Account Initiative Execution: Support Account and PM leadership in coordinating account-level initiatives (e.g., Quarterly Business Reviews, town halls, key meetings), translating strategic priorities into clear plans, timelines, and tasks.Wrike Workflow & Project Hygiene Ownership: Build, manage, and maintain Wrike templates, workflows, task tracking, and status updates to ensure consistent project execution and follow-through.Account Documentation & Playbooks: Meticulously maintain and update account playbooks, process documentation, and operating materials to reflect current scope, workflows, and norms.Staffing & Org Documentation: Own organizational charts and staffing documentation, ensuring accurate tracking of roles, assignments, and changes across accounts.Cross-Functional & Offshore Coordination: Act as a central coordination point across internal teams and assign/manage work with offshore coordinators, escalating risks, gaps, or dependencies to senior PM leadership as needed.What You'll Bring (Success Factors & Competencies):Eagerness to Learn: A strong desire to understand project management methodologies and the nuances of the pharmaceutical media landscape.Proactive Support: Ability to anticipate needs and offer assistance to senior team members, contributing to overall project success.Detail-Oriented Execution: Accurately executes tasks related to timeline creation, dashboard updates, and documentation.Emerging Communication Skills: Developing clear and concise communication, both written and verbal, suitable for internal and initial client interactions.Adaptability: Adjusts quickly to changing project requirements and priorities in a fast-paced environment.Action Oriented: Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.Collaborative: Builds partnerships and works effectively with cross-functional teams to meet shared objectives.Customer Focus: Develops an understanding of client needs and contributes to delivering customer-centric solutions.Nimble Learning: Actively learns through experimentation when tackling new problems, using both successes and failures as learning opportunities.How You'll Grow (Analysis, Decision Making, & Supervision):You'll identify potential issues or risks within assigned project components and confidently escalate them to your supervising Project Manager.You'll assist in gathering and analyzing project data to inform status updates and reports, building your analytical skills.You'll have opportunities to make recommendations for minor process improvements within your scope of work.You will work under the direct supervision of an experienced Project Manager or Senior Project Manager, receiving valuable mentorship and guidance.You will collaborate effectively with diverse cross-functional teams (e.g., media, analytics, creative) to ensure project alignment and build your professional network.This role does not have direct reports, allowing you to focus on your personal and professional development.What We're Looking For (Requirements):Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business Administration, or a related field.1-2 years of experience in a project coordination, administrative, or support role, preferably within an agency or media environment.Basic understanding of project management principles and methodologies.Proficiency in project management software (e.g., Wrike) and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Our Values: We are committed to demonstrating behaviors aligned with our core values, inclusion & diversity mission, and company vision. We expect every employee to live these values in their interactions:Integrity: Acts with honesty and transparency.Collaboration: Works effectively with others to achieve shared goals.Accountability: Takes ownership of responsibilities and commitments.Innovation: Seeks new and better ways to deliver value.Client-Centricity: Focuses on delivering exceptional service to clients.The base salary for this position at the time of this posting may range from $40,000 to $75,000. Individual compensation varies based on job related factors, including business needs, experience, level of responsibility and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package, please visit https://mybenefits.wpp.com/public/welcome for more details.