Senior Project Manager, Search

Carnegie Dartlet; Carnegie (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in higher education marketing seeks a Senior Project Manager to oversee strategic multichannel enrollment campaigns. This role requires advanced knowledge in project management and higher education enrollment strategies, with a strong emphasis on leadership and team development. Enjoy a flexible work environment, competitive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth in an innovative team.

Benefits

Private health/dental/vision

401(k) with company match

Generous holiday and PTO package

Flexible work environment (remote, in-office, and hybrid roles)

Half-day summer Fridays

Fun company events and laid-back culture

Opportunities for advancement

Industry exposure and professional development

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience, particularly in higher education marketing.
• Proven ability to lead teams and manage complex projects.
• Strong proficiency with project management tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-level client engagements and ensure project alignment with client objectives.
• Mentor Project Managers and support onboarding efforts.
• Guide campaign strategy and oversee deliverables quality.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project Management

Problem Solving

Team Development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Marketing, Communications, or a related field

Tools

Asana

Slate CRM

Google Suite

Job description

The Senior Project Manager – Search provides strategic oversight and leadership for the planning, execution, and analysis of multichannel marketing and enrollment strategy projects. This role acts as a mentor and guide to Project Managers and supports the broader team by implementing best practices, optimizing processes, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet client goals. With advanced expertise in higher education enrollment strategy, marketing, and project management tools, the Senior PM plays a key role in driving team success and fostering client satisfaction.

Responsibilities:

• Strategic Project Oversight:
  • Lead high-level client engagements, ensuring projects align with client objectives and organizational goals.
  • Collaborate with senior leadership and Account Managers to optimize project strategies and identify new opportunities.
  • Analyze project performance to implement continuous improvements and share insights with relevant teams.
• Task and Asset Management
  • Evaluate and refine processes related to campaign execution, team collaboration, and client communication.
  • Champion the use of tools like Asana and Tinman to streamline project workflows and maintain data integrity.
  • Lead initiatives for process documentation, training, and adoption of new tools or methodologies.
• Team Development and Mentorship
  • Serve as a mentor for Project Managers, providing guidance on best practices, problem-solving, and career development.
  • Support onboarding efforts for new team members, including Project Associates, Coordinators, and Managers.
  • Collaborate with PM leadership to foster a culture of accountability, communication, and professional growth.
• Client Communication and Relationship Management
  • Serve as a search category senior point of contact for high-priority clients, providing strategic insights and updates.
  • Partner with Account Managers to ensure consistent, proactive client communication.
  • Facilitate complex client conversations, offering solutions to challenges and identifying new partnership opportunities.
• Enrollment Strategy and Marketing Execution:
  • Provide guidance on campaign strategy, audience segmentation, and Slate CRM utilization.
  • Oversee deliverables to ensure they meet quality standards, client expectations, and higher education marketing best practices.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to integrate enrollment strategies with broader marketing efforts.

Qualifications:

• Advanced knowledge of enrollment marketing, project management methodologies, and higher education admissions processes.
• Proficiency with project management tools like Asana, productivity tools like Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides), and CRM platforms like Slate.
• Strong leadership skills with experience in coaching and developing team members.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage with clients and internal stakeholders effectively.
• Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously, while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Problem-solving mindset with the ability to adapt to changing priorities and lead process improvement initiatives.
• Collaborative and proactive approach, with a focus on team success and continuous learning.
• Effective communication and time management skills for a remote work environment as well as the ability to use/learn multiple technology platforms and switch between them on a regular basis.
• Must be able to work at a computer for prolonged periods.

Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Marketing, Communications, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of project management experience, with a strong focus on higher education marketing and enrollment strategy.
• Demonstrated success in managing teams, leading complex projects, and optimizing processes.
• Slate CRM experience preferred.
• Prior experience with cross-functional collaboration across creative, technical, and strategic teams.

You Should Join Us!

We’re a fast-growing and innovative company, set apart by our incredible people. We’re a supportive, fun-loving group with diverse interests and talents. In addition to getting to work with fantastic people and do work you love, here are some items you can list in your “pros” column:

Private health/dental/vision

401(k) with company match

Generous holiday and PTO package

Flexible work environment (remote, in-office, and hybrid roles)

Half-day summer Fridays

Fun company events and laid-back culture

Opportunities for advancement

Industry exposure and professional development

Growing company with a family feel

Entrepreneurial approach and spirit

About Carnegie

For more than 30 years, Carnegie has been a leader and innovator in higher education marketing and enrollment strategy, offering groundbreaking services in the areas of Research, Strategy, Digital Marketing, Lead Generation, Slate Optimization, Student Search, Website Development, and Creative that generate authentic connections.

Learn more about who we are, what we do, and what we care about.

No phone calls or unscheduled visits to the office, please. Carnegie is an equal-opportunity employer.