[Remote] Sr. Manager, Project Management

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. GMR Marketing is an Experience Agency focused on creating unforgettable stories through immersive brand experiences. They are seeking a seasoned project management professional to lead end-to-end project management, ensuring projects stay on time, on budget, and on strategy while collaborating with cross-functional teams.ResponsibilitiesYou’ll take the lead on managing complex, multi-workstream programs from planning and estimating to scoping and execution—partnering closely with internal teams, clients, and external sports stakeholders (teams/leagues, venues, talent, and rights-holders)You’ll be responsible for keeping projects on track financially and operationally, ensuring clear communication, role alignment, and smart risk management along the wayYou’ll help improve how we work by identifying process gaps, driving continuous improvement, and supporting best practices across teams—especially for time-sensitive, event-led deliveryYou have experience managing and maintaining budgets, tracking estimates, and communicating financial check-ins or updates to collaborative partners—including sports partnership-specific line items such as rights fees, talent/appearance costs, venue/vendor labor, event-day staffing, travel, shipping, permits, and contingencyYou can manage burn, forecast changes, and support invoice tracking and reconciliation across multiple partnersYou’ll oversee every aspect of projects from end-to-end planning, resourcing, and execution—ensuring everything stays on track and within budgetThat includes building estimates and SOWs with input from subject matter experts, managing workflows and changes, and proactively addressing risks or roadblocksFor sports partnership work, this also includes managing rights delivery and activation requirements (assets, approvals, and partner obligations), coordinating with venues and event operations, and driving game-day/event readiness across creative, production, digital, PR, and brand teamsYou bring hands-on experience managing large-scale U.S. sports partnerships—translating partnership strategy into executable plans, timelines, and run-of-showYou’re comfortable working within league/team/venue guidelines and approval processes, managing partner touchpoints, tracking contractual deliverables, and ensuring all obligations are met across on-site, digital, social, and hospitality componentsYou have experience leading work across integrated agency teams (e.g., creative, strategy, media, social, PR, production, digital, and experiential) and coordinating with external partnersYou know how to align stakeholders around shared goals, clarify roles and responsibilities, streamline approvals, and keep multi-discipline teams moving together through fast-paced timelinesYou’ll lead a team of project professionals, guiding their day-to-day work while supporting their long-term growthAs a manager and coach, you’ll help team members develop their skills, reach their goals, and stay aligned with GMR’s valuesYou’ll foster a culture of continuous learning, encourage fresh ideas, and ensure the team has the tools and support they need to succeedYou’re a natural problem-solver who takes initiative, stays organized, and knows how to adapt when things changeYou thrive in fast-paced environments and know how to keep things moving without losing sight of the details—especially when managing live moments, last-minute stakeholder requests, and event-day pivotsSkillsExperience managing and maintaining budgets, tracking estimates, and communicating financial check-ins or updates to collaborative partnersExperience managing complex, multi-workstream programs from planning and estimating to scoping and executionExperience overseeing every aspect of projects from end-to-end planning, resourcing, and executionHands-on experience managing large-scale U.S. sports partnershipsExperience leading work across integrated agency teams (e.g., creative, strategy, media, social, PR, production, digital, and experiential)Experience guiding a team of project professionals, supporting their long-term growthStrong financial management skillsAbility to lead teams through complex timelines and shifting prioritiesProactive mindset and natural problem-solverAbility to adapt when things change and thrive in fast-paced environmentsBenefitsHealth/vision/dental insurance401kEmployee stock purchase planVacationPersonal daysPaid holiday timeDisabilityLife insuranceFSA/HSA plansCompany OverviewGMR Mark pioneered event marketing 35 years ago, and we've never stopped leading the way—pushing the boundaries and redefining the industry. It is a sub-organization of Omnicom Group. It was founded in 1979, and is headquartered in New Berlin, Wisconsin, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is http://gmrmarketing.com.Company H1B SponsorshipGMR Marketing has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2025, 1 in 2023, 1 in 2022. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.