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Media Project Manager

Syneos Health/ inVentiv Health Commercial LLC
paid time off, sick time, 401(k)
United States, New York, New York
Apr 02, 2026
Description The Media Project Manager leads day-to-day project management responsibilities across the agency and drives execution of client and strategic objectives. The PM is responsible for overseeing multichannel media projects from initiation through delivery, ensuring projects move efficiently through agency processes, remain on schedule, and meet all quality and financial requirements. This role partners closely with cross-functional teams to manage scope, timelines, budgets, and resources. The Project Manager serves as the central point of coordination for internal stakeholders and may have direct client interaction related to timelines, process, and deliverables. This position requires strong judgment, proactive problem-solving, and the ability to balance agency and client priorities while maintaining process integrity. Our Media Project Managers are highly organized, solutions-oriented leaders who champion operational excellence. They are detail-driven, proactive communicators who anticipate risks, drive accountability, and ensure seamless execution across the agency. The successful PM thrives in a fast-paced media environment and demonstrates a strong understanding of advertising workflows, project management best practices, and the pharmaceutical industry. Key Responsibilities Own and manage projects from implementation through execution across multichannel media initiatives Develop, manage, and maintain detailed project timelines, ensuring alignment with agency process and client expectations Balance scope, timing, and resources while proactively identifying risks and mitigation strategies Ensure adherence to project timelines and milestone completion through active cross-functional collaboration Lead internal status meetings and facilitate cross-department alignment Serve as primary point of contact for project-related communication with internal stakeholders and, when appropriate, clients Monitor and manage project scope, identifying and escalating potential scope changes Support financial oversight of projects, including tracking budgets, burn rates, and resource allocation Ensure projects are routed accurately and efficiently through digital routing systems Maintain accurate and comprehensive documentation within planning, financial, and digital asset management systems Provide clear, proactive status updates to agency teams and clients Champion agency processes while identifying opportunities for workflow improvements Mentor and provide guidance to Project Coordinators and Associate Project Managers Leadership & Strategic Impact Drive operational rigor and accountability across assigned accounts Influence project outcomes through proactive planning and stakeholder alignment Partner with discipline leads to optimize workflow efficiency Contribute to continuous improvement of project management standards and best practices Essential Requirements Bachelor's degree or equivalent; marketing/advertising/communications concentration preferred 3-6 years of project management experience within advertising, media, or pharmaceutical marketing preferred Proven experience managing multichannel or integrated campaigns Strong knowledge of project planning methodologies and workflow processes Proficiency in MS Suite (Word, Project, Excel, PowerPoint), Acrobat Professional; experience with Wrike strongly preferred Experience managing budgets and financial tracking Exceptional communication and presentation skills Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment Self-motivated, proactive, reliable, and a collaborative team leader The annual base salary for this position ranges from $65,000 to $85,000. The base salary range represents the anticipated low and high of the Syneos Health range for this position. Actual salary will vary based on various factors such as the candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role. In addition, some positions may include eligibility to earn commissions/bonus based on company and / or individual performance. At Syneos Health, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. If your past experience doesn't align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyway. At times, we will consider transferable skills from previous roles. We also encourage you to join our Talent Network to stay connected to additional career opportunities. Why Syneos Health Communications? We are powered by Syneos Health, a global professional services organization designed to help the biopharmaceutical industry shorten the distance from lab to life. We have a proven pedigree in health, with industry titans in every facet of healthcare. This eliminates guesswork and fuels our passion for total, life-changing solutions. At the heart of health, we're uniquely poised to predict what's next and respond to the market's demand for smarter and faster answers. We are able to help our customers make important decisions within their business due to our unique understanding of the complexities that come along with working in the healthcare industry. Syneos Health Communications is able to make the complex, simple. Work Here Matters Everywhere \| How are you inspired to change lives? Syneos Health companies are affirmative action/equal opportunity employers (Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled) Syneos Health has a voluntary COVID-19 vaccination policy. We strongly encourage all employees to be fully vaccinated. Additionally, certain local governments or Syneos Health customers may have vaccine requirements that apply to some of our employees. These employees are required to submit proof of vaccination to Syneos Health and maintain compliance with these requirements. At Syneos Health, we believe in providing an environment and culture in which Our People can thrive, develop and advance. We reward and recognize our people by providing valuable benefits and a quality-of-life balance. The benefits for this position will include a competitive compensation package, Health benefits to include Medical, Dental and Vision, Company match 401k, flexible paid time off (PTO) and sick time. Because certain states and municipalities have regulated paid sick time requirements, eligibility for paid sick time may vary depending on where you work. Syneos Health complies with all applicable federal, state, and municipal paid sick time requirements.