[Remote] Project Manager

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Discovery is a Publicis Health company focused on improving the lives of patients and communities through advocacy strategies. The Project Manager is responsible for supporting project execution, client relationships, and executing administrative tasks while providing operational support in a fast-paced environment.ResponsibilitiesBasic knowledge of clients’ therapeutic category(s), audiences, and related advocacy issuesBasic understanding of advocacy account’s strategic drivers and competitorsBasic research skills; able to locate information on advocacy landscape and therapeutic areas as requiredAbility to communicate research results effectively and conciselyAssist with execution of project-based advocacy tacticsInitial development of communications and internal materials such as briefs and timelines as neededKeeps accurate and organized records of estimates and estimate revisionsContributes to accurate and thorough documentation: status reports, timelines, agendas, etcSupports creative brief development and relationships with cross functional teamsContact with key clients and stakeholders, as neededSupports development and maintenance of clients’ budgets; understands the connection between work effort, hours spent and budget; familiarity with and adherence to agency financial and operating procedures and policies. Organizes budgets, invoices, client budget trackers, other financial measures; begins to develop, analyze and review individual and overall budgetsAssists with the creation of project estimates via a cross-capability collaborative approachUnderstanding of agency organization and process. Ensures projects flow through the agency correctly in a timely manner. Utilizes cross functional team members for knowledge and experienceContinuously learning technology including internal and external systems; basic to intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)SkillsBachelor's degree requiredAbility to deal with ambiguityStrong writing skills for professional correspondenceDemonstrates the ability to collaborate and think creativelySolutions oriented. Resourceful. Knows when to alert management to an issueExhibits integrity and trustSelf-starter; exhibits self-development and independenceHighly organizedClear communication skillsCollaborative team playerAble thrive in fast paced work environment with frequent changes in project scope and workloadDemonstrated interest in advocacy or healthcare communications environment preferredAgency experience a plusAdvocacy and policy experience are a plusNon-profit experience is a plusBenefitsMedical coverageDentalVisionDisability401KParental and family care leaveFamily forming assistanceTuition reimbursementFlexible time offCompany OverviewDiscovery is a Publicis Health agency focused on identifying and implementing key collaborative advocacy strategies. It was founded in 1987, and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, USA, with a workforce of 11-50 employees. Its website is https://www.discoveryworldwide.com/.Company H1B SponsorshipDiscovery has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 3 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.



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