Havas Media Network is hiring: Project Manager, Media Operations in New York

Job Overview:

The Project Manager is responsible for planning, executing, and delivering projects on time, within scope, and within budget to support the Sanofi Rx Dupixent business. This role requires managing the entire project lifecycle from initiation to completion while ensuring quality standards, stakeholder satisfaction, and effective resource allocation. The Project Manager will work closely with internal teams, clients, and external vendors, ensuring that all project deliverables are met, risks are mitigated, and communication is clear and consistent.The Project manager will report into Project Management Lead on the Sanofi Rx Dupixent business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Planning & Scheduling:
• Lead the development of comprehensive project plans, including scope definition, schedule, budget, and resource requirements.
• Define clear project objectives, deliverables, milestones, and timelines, ensuring alignment with stakeholder expectations.
• Establish and maintain detailed project schedules, ensuring timely completion of all tasks and milestones.
• Team Leadership & Coordination:
• Direct and manage project teams, including assigning tasks, monitoring progress, and providing support to team members as needed.
• Foster collaboration and maintain open communication across all project stakeholders, including internal teams, clients, vendors, and senior management.
• Motivate and guide team members, ensuring that everyone understands their responsibilities and the project goals.
• Budget & Resource Management:
• Develop and manage the project budget, ensuring that costs are controlled and within budgetary constraints.
• Allocate resources effectively and efficiently, ensuring that the right skills and capabilities are available when needed.
• Risk & Issue Management:
• Identify potential risks and issues early in the project lifecycle and develop proactive mitigation strategies.
• Continuously monitor and assess risks, keeping stakeholders informed of any changes and adjusting the project plan as necessary.
• Resolve project-related issues quickly, ensuring that project delivery is not delayed.
• Quality Control & Compliance:
• Ensure that project deliverables meet quality standards and align with client requirements and expectations.
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry regulations, internal policies, and quality assurance processes throughout the project lifecycle.
• Stakeholder Management:
• Communicate project progress, updates, and potential issues to stakeholders, including clients, team members, and senior management.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring that their expectations are met and that the project stays on track.
• Provide regular status reports, including budget, timeline, risks, and any issues that need attention.
• Documentation & Reporting:
• Create and maintain accurate project documentation, including project plans, status reports, risk logs, meeting minutes, and change requests.
• Prepare and present progress reports, post-mortem evaluations, and final project reviews to key stakeholders and senior management.
• Change Management:
• Manage changes to the project scope, schedule, and costs by ensuring appropriate change requests are submitted, reviewed, and approved.
• Assess the impact of changes on the overall project and adjust plans, accordingly, ensuring minimal disruption to project timelines and objectives.

Key Requirements:

• Education and Experience:
• A bachelor’s degree in business administration, project management, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Typically, 4-7 years of experience in project management or related roles, with a proven track record of successful project delivery.
• Skills and Competencies:
• Strong project management skills, including experience with project planning, scheduling, resource management, and budgeting.
• Proficiency in project management software (e.g., Microsoft Project, Asana, Jira, Trello, Monday.com) and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) smartsheets.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Solid understanding of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, Lean) and the ability to adapt the approach based on the project needs.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities, with experience leading cross-functional teams.
• Personal Attributes:
• Highly organized and detail-oriented with a focus on delivering results.
• Proactive, with a strong ability to anticipate project needs and address challenges before they arise.
• Able to work independently, as well as part of a collaborative team environment.
• A results-oriented mindset with the ability to meet deadlines and manage competing priorities.

Desired Qualifications:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent (e.g., PRINCE2, CAPM) is a plus.
• Experience with industry-specific tools or platforms (e.g., Media Ocean, Media Tools, Aprimo) is an asset.
• Experience managing projects in media, marketing, pharmaceutical

Comp: 95k-100k