Freelance - Senior Project Manager - Health

VML; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 165,000; Part time

Job summary

VML is seeking a Freelance Senior Project Manager - Health in New York. You will lead cross-functional teams across creative, data and technology to deliver omnichannel Health/Pharma campaigns.

The role emphasizes strong process, leadership and client satisfaction in a hybrid work setting. Ideal candidates have 5+ years of agency PM experience, proven delivery across digital, social and print channels, and comfort with tools like Ziflow, ProofHQ, and Workfront Proof.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on project management and program delivery in advertising or marketing.
• Experience with HCP/DTC Health/Pharma campaigns and deliverables.
• Proven ability to manage multi-channel omnichannel programs and teams across locations.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of omnichannel projects across creative, data and technology teams.
• Set up plans and processes to drive projects forward with high client satisfaction.
• Motivate and direct cross-functional teams across remote and in-office locations.
• Oversee budgeting, timelines, resources and burn rates to ensure on-time delivery.
• Collaborate with client stakeholders to align on goals and success metrics.

Skills

Project management

Program delivery

Stakeholder mgmt

Tools

Ziflow

ProofHQ

Workfront Proof

SmartSheet

Job description

Who We AreVML is a global creative company that combines brand experience, customer experience, and commerce to create connected brands that drive growth. Guided by a Human First philosophy, VML is known for its innovative work for brands and consistently ranks among the world's leading creative companies, including the WARC Creative 100. VML's global network spans 55+ markets with principal offices in Buenos Aires, Kansas City, London, New York, São Paulo, Shanghai and Singapore.VML is part of WPP, the trusted growth partner for the world's leading brands. Powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform WPP Open, WPP unites cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, creativity, production, enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel.For more information, please visit www.vml.com and follow along on LinkedIn #WeAreVML..Freelance - Senior Project Manager - HealthWho we are looking for:VML is looking for a Freelance Senior Project Manager - Health with a breadth and depth of expertise to champion omnichannel work across multiple workstreams with a focus excellent delivery at the center. This is an exciting opportunity to lead the delivery of innovative solutions bringing together creative, data and technology across the entire customer journey.To be successful in this role, you must possess advertising agency experience in both digital, social, print and integrated marketing, building delivery and project experiences and creating compelling content for a major Health/Pharma Client Account. CRM experience is very helpful but not required. You must have a strong creative sensibility, a genuine interest in user-centered design, and a hands-on understanding of content production for all channels.In this role, you will be responsible for leading talented teams to understand client needs, market forces and consumer sentiments to deliver effective solutions. You will be accountable for ensuring all project deliverables are of high-quality, completed on time and on budget, and are aligned with the brand's goals. You must have the ability to maintain the broad vision required for executing a project, including strategic thinking and leadership from beginning to end, as well as the talent for overseeing all the small details that add up to fulfilling our commitment to client satisfaction and project requirements. The ideal candidate will be an innovator who is excited to roll up their sleeves and get into the details to build processes that drive business.What you'll do:Work | Deliver work that is excellent, on time, on budget AND goes beyond the brief. You will be responsible for setting up plans and processes that drive projects forward and ensure successful delivery with high client satisfaction.People | Motivate, direct and challenge teams to produce great work. You will be responsible for establishing and managing cross-functional teams across different locations that are collaborative, efficient and high-functioning.Process | Establish and manage program communication and process. You will be responsible for setting up appropriate structure and tools to ensure successful collaboration and engagement across agency and client teams.Financials | Responsible for project estimation, planning and profitability. You will be responsible for building detailed project plans; managing resource allocations; and reporting on project status, burn rates, budgets and reconciliations to agency and client stakeholders. Track and manage Burn Rate, Resourcing Capacity and creating timelines for deliverables.Who you are:A builder | Process-oriented and an innovator with a strong point of view and distinct voice. Ability and appetite to create and bring people together and inspire solutions.Optimistic, open and collaborative | Our team is close-knit and supportive and we're working with a lot of unknowns – you must be an advocate of environments that are comfortable with ambiguity, positive and encourage collaboration.Ego-less | We all wear the hats that need wearing, it's a mentality that makes the team successful.What you'll need:5+ years of hands-on project management and program delivery experience in an advertising or marketing communications firm, ideally at for a large Health/Pharma client account.Experience with HCP/DTC focused Health/Pharma Campaigns and Deliverables- this is a MUSTExperience with Ziflow, ProofHQ, and/or Workfront ProofHave demonstrated experience with Smart sheetProven track record in driving deliverables in digital, social, print content channels.Customer experience and journey mapping, doe both HCP and DTC marketing experience are highly desired.Good understanding of emerging web standards, user-centered design (UX/UI), optimization and search practices.Experience working on large-scale integrated, omnichannel programs with multiple parallel work streams and diverse teams (UX, Tech, Strategy, Creative, Account, Research and Data) across remote offices.High EQ and the ability to read what a team needs to help motivate them.Self-motivated and driven to build and create great work.We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we've adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office an average of four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.WPP (VML) is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.When you click \"Submit Application\", this will send any information you add below to VML. Before you do this, we think it's a good idea to read through our Recruitment Privacy Policy. California residents should read our California Recruitment Privacy Notice. This explains what we do with your personal data when you apply for a role with us, and, how you can update the information you have provided us with or how to remove it.