Senior Project Manager

Salary: $72,000 - $110,000 a year

Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Overview

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. 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.

At Edelman, we believe ideas are only as powerful as their execution. That’s where our Project Management team comes in. As a Senior Project Manager, you’ll sit at the center of integrated campaigns—connecting strategy, creative, specialty, and account teams to ensure work gets done right, on time, and on budget.

This is a unique opportunity for a collaborative, detail-driven individual who thrives on building structure, solving problems, and creating clarity amid complexity. If you’re someone who leads with curiosity, balances urgency with calm, and brings both accountability and empathy to the table—we’d love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day workflow of integrated projects from scope to delivery
• Collaborate across functions to align creative intent with timelines and resources
• Develop project documentation including briefs, timelines, budgets, and scopes of work
• Manage project performance, tracking scope, risks, resourcing, and financials
• Serve as a key liaison between teams, driving clarity, consistency, and momentum
• Communicate status, identify blockers, and escalate risks to project leadership
• Champion project management best practices to elevate delivery excellence
• Support the ongoing development of staffing plans in partnership with Resource Management
• Contribute to a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement

Basic Qualifications

• 5–7 years of project management experience, preferably in an integrated marketing or PR agency
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong command of PM fundamentals and tools (e.g., Smartsheet, MS Office)
• Proven ability to lead medium-scale projects independently and effectively
• Clear, confident communicator who thrives in cross-functional environments
• Business-minded thinker with a solutions-first approach to problem solving
• Comfortable leading through ambiguity and managing competing priorities
• Committed to respectful conduct, embracing diverse cultures, and practicing conscious inclusion

Company Information

Edelman is committed to providing a comprehensive compensation package. The stated salary range is just one component of the total compensation. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, a Paid Time Off policy, and region-specific benefits.

DJE Holdings offers a wide range of benefits, including:

• Medical and dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401K
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Travel assistance
• Wellness programming

DJE Holdings provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees. As a federal contractor or subcontractor, DJE Holdings is subject to certain governmental recordkeeping and reporting requirements for the administration of civil rights laws and regulations. Employment decisions are made on the basis of job-related criteria without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, genetic information, national origin, disability, military, or veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Applicants are invited to voluntarily self-identify their race, ethnicity, and gender. Submission of this information is strictly voluntary.

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