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At MERGE, we are Built Different. We are a marketing and technology agency purpose-built for the intersection of health and wellness—where human impact matters most. By weaving storytelling through technology, we move beyond traditional engagement to Whole Human Marketing. This approach recognizes that humans are multidimensional and complex, and uses AI to ensure every brand interaction feels natural, contextual, and relevant.
This commitment to human-first innovation is what brings us together and propels us forward. We are united by our North Star: to unite people and brands to empower healthier, happier lives.
Emerge to the Top of Your Career
At MERGE, we strive to create a superior work experience where talented and ambitious people grow. An experience that encourages people to think higher and feel deeper. An experience where people engage their minds and hearts to do the best work of their careers.
As our Sr. Project Manager, you will...
You'll play a pivotal role in managing and delivering projects that align with high-quality standards, while staying within designated timelines and budgets. This position involves a strong focus on Healthcare Professional (HCP) Marketing, including the development of brochures, research materials, videos, and the organization of conferences/trade shows. You will collaborate cross functionally, while overseeing all aspects of project execution, acting as the primary coordinator for estimates, scopes, timelines, team communication, budgets, and resource allocation. Your leadership will be key to ensuring the success of each project and achieving organizational goals.
What You'll Do
- Lead the team by bringing organization and structure to the delivery approach plan
- Identify project risks, issues, and needs, and coordinate with team members from various disciplines promptly
- Partner with Client Services to proactively monitor and manage project scope, escalating risks and concerns promptly for proactive mitigation
- Coordinate team resources and task assignments based on deliverables and project plans
- Assist with contingency planning, and problem resolution, and recommend solutions to maintain schedules, budgets, and quality deliverables
- Present project parameters and ensure timely delivery of quality deliverables
- Deliver detailed progress reports, financials, and forecasts on assigned projects
- Track changes in scope and actual hours against a project plan, making appropriate adjustments to deliver projects on time and budget
- Keep the Department Director aware of progress and raise concerns promptly
- Plan and facilitate effective meetings, project estimation, and planning
- Collaborate with key discipline leads for input and manage personalities and conflict
- Effectively communicate relevant project/practice information across all departments
- Show ownership of the agency process and enforce its use within the team
- Determine creative ways to employ teams on projects and distribute responsibilities
- Share lessons learned and best practices across departments
- Seek internal efficiencies to increase client satisfaction and deepen relationships
- Recognize areas for internal improvement and develop plans for implementation
- Confront issues openly and quickly
What You’ll Bring
- 5-7 years of project management experience within a traditional marketing or advertising agency environment
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
- Experience using both Waterfall and Agile methodologies
- Project experience focused on Trade Shows/Conferences is required
- Life Sciences/Pharmaceutical and HCP marketing experience is a plus
- Understanding of project management best practices
- Excellent communication skills (oral and written)
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At MERGE, we’re committed to fostering an environment where our team members can thrive in both their careers and personal lives, ensuring they feel supported and empowered to succeed.
MERGE believes in transparency and equity. In accordance with state regulations, we’re proud to include salary ranges in our job postings to ensure fair compensation practices.
The salary range for this role is $77,800-$114,100, based on the individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, location, and other relevant factors. The salary pay range is subject to change and may be modified at any time.
MERGE is proud to invest in benefits that include meaningful Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401K, Lifestyle Spending Account, Employer Paid Life & Disability Insurance, Flexible Time off & Holidays plus many other benefits and rewards.
Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States.
And here’s how we live our values at MERGE
- Ability. Mastering our craft
- Agility. Delivering with a growth mindset
- Humility. Collaborating for shared success
MERGE is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer
MERGE welcomes and celebrates diversity regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status or people with abilities. We believe that the more diverse we are, the more creative our work will be!
MERGE Chicago, Illinois, USA Office
220 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL, United States, 60601
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