Edelman is a voice synonymous with trust, reimagining a future where the currency of communication is action. Our culture thrives on three promises: boldness is possibility, empathy is progress, and curiosity is momentum.
At Edelman, we understand diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) transform our colleagues, our company, our clients, and our communities. We are in relentless pursuit of an equitable and inspiring workplace that is respectful of all, reflects and represents the world in which we live, and fosters trust, collaboration and belonging.
The Edelman Project Management team is passionate about finding smarter ways to deliver exceptional work. We sit at the center of our business, collaborating across best in class teams to ensure Edelman’s ideas make a real world impact for our clients.
From cars to consumer goods, fashion and retail, financial services, food and beverage, luxury, technology, and healthcare, we are obsessed with integrated project management that empowers our creative, strategy, and account teams to deliver intelligent, world class programs.
This is an exciting opportunity for a process oriented go getter who wants to be a key part of a forward thinking, integrated team. We are looking for someone who brings passion, curiosity, and courage, someone unafraid to ask questions, challenge conventions, and learn from some of the best in the business.
Our Project Managers are defined by their tireless enthusiasm, commitment to flawless execution, and constant drive to elevate both their craft and the quality of the work we deliver.
About Your Day-to-Day: Edelman Project Managers will apply day-to-day project management, financial management and team facilitation skills to the delivery of projects, while demonstrating an understanding client business goals. They support senior project Managers to track project deliverables that connect with creative intent, while meeting time specifications and achieve quality standards.DevelopbusinessacumenbyassistingindefiningscopesandbuildingestimatesinpartnershipwithSeniorProject Managers or Project Directors, account leads and specialty teams.TrackthedevelopmentandapprovalsofStatementsofWorkwithFinance,ContractsandAccountteams.Useprojectmanagementtoolstoauthorandmaintainprojectschedules,projectbriefs,costestimates,budgetsand other relevant project documentation with input from team members and oversight from a Senior Project Manager or Project Director.Supportthedeliveryoflargerprojectsand/orownsmallerprojectswithoversight.Anticipatetheneedsofyourprojects,resolvingprojectissuesandremovingbarrierstosuccessfortheteam.WithoversightfromtheSeniorProjectManagerorProjectDirector,pullandreportonprojectburn,identifyandflag scope creep, andparticipatein the monthly forecasting process.Proactivelycommunicateandmanagehours,tasksandtimelineswithintegratedteammembersinorderto successfully keep work moving forward within established time and budget constraints.Scheduleandattendinternalmeetings,communicatenextsteps,andassignownershipoftasks;attendclient meetings to understand client feedback, nextstepsand project implications.PartnerwithResourceManagementtomanagestaffplansandprojectfuturestaffingrequirementsinestablishedresource management tool.Oversee,manageandcommunicatethestatusofdeliverablesacrossmultipleintegratedworkstreams.Ensurethequalityandconsistencyacrossallprojectsisconsistentwithbrandguidelines.Collaboratewithaccountandspecialtyteamstoensuresuccessfuldeliveryagainstclientassignmentandscopeddeliverables.Balanceasenseofurgencywithcalmandconfidenceatalltimes. About Your Background: A4-yeardegreeorequivalentworkexperience4-5yearsofprojectmanagement,integratedmarketing/PRagency,orrelatedexperienceStrongpassionforanddemonstratedknowledgeinprojectmanagementandintegratedprogrammingProficiencyinMicrosoftOfficeSuite(Word,Excel,PowerPoint)andSmartsheet(orothersimilarproject managementtool) isrequired. About You: Amulti-tasker,withtheabilitytoworkcalmlyandefficientlyinafast-pacedenvironmentAdetail-orientedmindset,withaknackforcreativeandhead-onproblemsolving Additional Information We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t perfectly align with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.