Senior Marketing Project Manager

Phaxis; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,886 - 122,323; Full time

Job summary

Phaxis is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead large-scale marketing programs. This role requires an independent operator capable of managing end-to-end initiatives across various digital and content platforms. Candidates should have 8-10 years of program management experience with demonstrated leadership and exceptional communication skills. The position involves strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, risk management, and ensuring compliance across projects. This role offers a competitive pay rate of up to $75.57 per hour.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of experience in program or project management within marketing.
• Proven ability to lead large initiatives with senior stakeholders.
• Experience in regulated environments including governance and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex, multi-workstream programs spanning various channels.
• Translate strategic objectives into executable plans.
• Ensure programs meet governance and compliance requirements.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Role Overview

Join the Firmwide Marketing PMO to lead large-scale, visible programs with ownership, complexity, and accountability. This role requires an independent operator to drive end-to-end programs across content franchises, campaigns, client experiences, digital platforms, governance, and partnerships.

This strategic role involves planning, execution, risk management, governance, and delivery from concept through post-launch, aligning with Firmwide Marketing and COO priorities.

Pay Rate

Up to $75.57

Key Responsibilities

• Lead complex, multi-workstream programs comparable to firmwide franchises, spanning video, audio, digital, events, and channels.
• Translate strategic objectives into executable plans with timelines, milestones, and delivery models.
• Drive programs from concept and stakeholder alignment through launch and post-launch measurement.

Strategic Partnership & Stakeholder Management

• Act as a trusted partner to senior stakeholders across various departments and external agencies.
• Proactively identify risks and decision points, providing recommendations.
• Lead cross-functional forums to ensure alignment and accountability.

Governance, Risk & Controls

• Ensure programs meet governance, legal, and compliance requirements, collaborating with relevant partners.
• Manage disclosure alignment, review workflows, and approvals across formats.
• Maintain audit-ready documentation and decision logs.

Execution Excellence & Speed to Market

• Build and manage detailed project plans, timelines, and asset trackers for rapid execution.
• Drive efficient workflows balancing speed, quality, and control.
• Continuously improve PMO processes and templates.

Communication & PMO Leadership

• Produce clear, concise updates for senior leadership.
• Serve as a model PMO leader, setting standards for program management.
• Mentor and collaborate with PMO team members.

Qualifications & Experience

• 8-10 years of experience in program or project management within marketing, media, content, digital, or complex organizations.
• Proven ability to lead large, high-visibility initiatives with senior stakeholders.
• Experience in regulated environments, including governance, legal review, and compliance.
• Strong command of project planning tools and reporting, with attention to detail.
• Exceptional communication skills for decision-making.
• Comfortable operating at both strategic and executional levels.

What Success Looks Like

• Programs launch on time without last-minute issues.
• Stakeholders trust in program management.
• Risks are identified early, and governance is maintained.
• The PMO is seen as an indispensable partner.
• Ownership of outcomes, not just tasks.