Senior Project Manager

Candidates must be west coast based and able to travel to San Francisco office as needed.In the journey of life, your career should make a difference.At Inizio Evoke, we come together—to do the best work, in the best possible place. We're all in. Because it's everyone's role to make health more human™.About the role:Project managers are the driving force at Inizio Evoke. As the internal point of contact for all projects, project managers serve as operational partners with the account team and are the liaisons for the entire development team (strategic services, creative services, technology services, operations, accounting, and administration). They oversee and manage the end-to-end development of projects, according to established business processes.We are looking for a Senior Project Manager to join our dynamic agency. This is a remote role reporting to an Associate Director, Project Management. You will:Lead projects solo and may have assistance at time from Assistant Project Manager (APM)Lead more complex projects and manage a larger book of business.Be integral in all decisions made regarding project process, timelines, budgets, and resources. Responsibilities in these four main areas include:ProcessUnderstand the nature of the work performed by each functional area (who does what, when, and how long it takes)Manage end-to-end development of projects per the business process ensuring quality from the beginning to endIncludes med/legal submission prep and submission following client guidelinesAbility to know when to deviate from process if necessaryInternal check/balance to verify acceptable quality levels before delivered internally to the Account TeamCreate project status documents to provide updates across all chains of command, both internally and externallyLead daily and weekly production meetingsMaintains PM systems of record (e.g. FinancialForce, Ziflow, CRM)Lead ongoing process improvement initiativesTimelinesCraft initial and ongoing project milestones for Inizio Evoke's clients, and vendor/agency partnersDevelop detailed project schedules and ensure all deliverables are met per the scheduleBudgetsDevelop detailed staffing plans and ensure all deliverables are met and stay within the budgetMonitor project & campaign budgets weeklyLead internal, monthly reconciliation meetingsCreate client budget report with finance assistance as neededResourcesIdentify and avert possible risks that impact projectsOwn vendor/agency partner relationship concerning execution and deliverablesFirst point of contact in identifying the need for internal and external resources for existing projects & working with resourcing manager to secure project resources and with other PMs to prioritize resources' workReview monthly staffing projectionsAdditional responsibilitiesPresents capabilities and processes internally and externally based on knowledge of who does what, when and how long execution takesBuild rapport with development team, outside vendors, agency partners and, where necessary, the clientSupport training of assistant project managersManage an assistant PM, including bi-weekly 1:1 meetingsRequirements:4+ years of experiencePharmaceutical marketing agency experience required, AOR experience preferredBachelor's degree (BA)Experience managing large cross-functional teams including account services, creative, strategist, database, interactive, and print productionExperience working with multiple vendors, managing their timelines and needsExperience using MS Project or SmartSheetsAdvanced experience using a Project Management financial platformExcellent Excel skillsExperience leading process improvement effortsExcellent written and verbal skillsInizio Evoke provides an exciting and flexible work environment, great compensation packages and outstanding company paid benefits including medical, dental, 401(k), tuition reimbursement and flexible time off.The base salary range represents the low and high end of the salary range for this position. This range may differ based on your experience and skill set, geographic location, and cost of living considerations. We consider compensation more than just a base salary – that’s why we also offer an exceptional range of flexible benefits, personal support and tailored learning and development opportunities all designed to help you realize your full potential both in life and at work.Compensation$80,000—$120,000 USDDon't meet every job requirement? That's okay! Our company is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you're excited about this role, but your experience doesn't perfectly fit every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this role or others.