WHAT DOES A SR PROJECT MANAGER DO?The Senior Project Manager (SPM) will serve as a pivotal leader on a key MedComm account, driving the internal day-to-day operations and delivery. This role requires a highly proactive self-starter who is comfortable taking full ownership of project management needs and operating independently to move initiatives forward.This role is strictly MedComm-focused, driving the execution of high-science medical communications deliverables. The SPM will act as the operational engine for a range of scientific initiatives, with a heavy focus on comprehensive medical presentations (slide decks), advisory board materials, symposia content, medical training materials, and disease state education. To ensure flawless execution of these specialized, data-heavy materials, the SPM will partner tightly with the core Account team and the Medical/Scientific team. MedComm Project Leadership: Drive full lifecycle delivery and management of specialized MedComm projects. This includes steering the development of complex medical presentations, advisory board materials, scientific training decks, and other data-heavy deliverables.Proactive Day-to-Day Management: Act as the primary, hands-on PM for the team, proactively anticipating needs, driving next steps, and managing all daily project operations independently.Budget & Burn Oversight: Diligently watch project burn and budgets. Lead the estimation process and provide project budget and staff plan parameters with minimal supervision.Timeline Management: Develop and actively manage project timelines, risk registers, communication plans, and change logs specifically tailored to the rigorous review cycles of medical communications.Cross-Functional Partnership: Work tightly and collaboratively with Account Services and the Medical team to facilitate project workflows and ensure scientific accuracy is maintained throughout routing.Financial Forecasting: In partnership with the Account Director (AD) and Group Project Director (GPD), develop financial forecasts for proactive financial management.Billing & SOWs: Facilitate monthly billing, analysis, and action in partnership with Account and Finance. Assist with the development of annual and project-based SOWs and change orders.Risk Mitigation: Actively work with project stakeholders to identify, evaluate, log, communicate, and mitigate project-level risks.Process Adherence: Ensure all project artifacts are properly stored within enterprise systems (Workfront, etc.) and apply PMO standards across projects.Problem Solving: Resolve conflicts regarding scope, schedule, resources, budget, quality, and communication with minimal oversight.Keeps direct manager informed; asks for help when needed; knows when to escalate issues/concerns to leadership; brings solutions  Participates in candidate interviews as needed  Effectively senses team morale and understands how to address issues  
