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Associate Project Manager (Digital, Pharma Agency)

Associate Project ManagerThe Associate Project Manager (or APM) will have project specific responsibilities & ownership of low/mid complexity projects across a set of client account(s) as assigned. They will work closely with their agency counterparts (Account, Creative, Finance, Strategy, Technology) to create the space for great ideas, work and results.The role is accountable for achieving great project-level results for low/mid complexity projects (and supporting large scale projects with oversight) for the agency through thoughtful project planning, staff alignment and effective project management that anticipates and actively manages to mitigate risks. The APM will also begin to take on greater financial management responsibilities in the form of estimating work, monitoring budgets and supporting other agency financial processes.This position is ideally based on the East Coast of the United States; however, candidates located in other regions, such as Central U.S., may also be considered depending on qualifications and experience.What you'll do:Point of contact for client for low/mid complexity work that has been kicked off and is in motion at the agencySolicit client direction and input; manage client expectationsSupports the organization and prioritization of work across client responsibilitiesConsultative approach able to identify and mitigate project risks before they become issuesAbility to synthesize client interactions into actionable directionDeliver high quality work that exceeds client expectationsFinancial management including pricing, budget management, reconciliation, billing, and the ability to effectively communicate financial status/risks/mitigation plans to clientActively partner with Account, Creative, Finance, Strategy and Technology to establish project approach and pull through the work from job activation to end deliveryWork closely with Account partners to clearly define and activate project workServe as organization hub for assigned clients and project workManage daily hot sheets, facilitate flow of project work, partner closely with resource management to align staff to the workFacilitate efficient communication across the agency team including capturing meeting notes and outlining next steps as requiredCreate and manage project timelines and resource assignmentsDeveloping decision maker and problem solver. Expanding ability to set direction for the team based on good, consistent decision makingExpanding financial management responsibilities including scoping/estimating work, budget management and supporting other agency financial processesPrepare/support and lead client submissionsAbility to lead the scoping and estimation of low/mid complexity workMonitors and assigns tasks to internal project teamAbility to run client and team meetingsAccountable for delivering revenue in the month projectedWorks closely with their account management counterpart to ensure accurate financial projections.About you:1 year of relevant experience, agency/pharma setting preferredAbility to work well with cross functional teamsExtreme attention to detailExcellent written and verbal communication skillsClient facing abilitiesSolid presentation skills$55,000 - $70,000 a year We are committed to offering a competitive and fair salary that reflects your location, qualifications and the experience you will bring to our team. Salary ranges posted are commensurate with experience.