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Senior Project Manager

Chicago, IL

The hub of the agency wheels. Master of process. Champion of problem-solving. The driver of meaningful solutions to business problems and is an enthusiastic enabler of creativity. Facilitator of the when, how, where, and who.  This is a BarkleyOKRP Senior Project Manager. And the best part about all of it? They get to work with some of the most talented, driven, engaging, and creative folks in the industry. Win/win/win, if you ask us.  

So… if you think you have what it takes to join our team of driven doers, send us a note. In a timely, organized manner, of course. 

*This is a hybrid role based out of our Chicago office. 

Responsibilities 

  • Plan, manage and drive project deliverables across multiple projects and brands, simultaneously 
  • Work collaboratively to allocate and manage resources by project and account, including any freelancing needs with the Resource Planning team  
  • Own, maintain and report on project plans, status, and hot lists for every project and account assigned with the agency approved tool 
  • Schedule and lead weekly internal, and at times, external (client facing) status meetings 
  • Track key decisions and prioritization that impacts project budgets, cadence, scope, and/or timelines 
  • Contribute to the fiscal responsibility of assigned brands including: the process that encompasses the creation of new scopes and scope amendments, financial reporting and estimations as needed 
  • Continuously provide transparency with key stakeholders (internal and external) to mitigate risk to budget, scope and timelines  
  • Ensure all project objectives and deliverables are clearly documented, approved, and delivered to meet clients’ needs and expectations 
  • Support teams to define and measure project success using metrics, tools and resources  
  • Assist with training and onboarding new Brand Operations partners  
  • Guide the adoption and adherence of new/existing processes and standards agency wide 

Qualifications 

  • Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university required 
  • Minimum of 5 years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience required 
  • Experience assembling and managing schedules with multiple dependencies and stakeholders simultaneously   
  • Passion for empowering partners and clients with a seamless experience through process improvement and standardization  
  • Professional presentation skills and strong personal presence are required 
  • Must possess outstanding interpersonal skills as well as an articulate, friendly, “whatever it takes” service-minded attitude, along with a strong work ethic   
  • Cross-media experience preferred 
  • PMP, Six-sigma, ScrumMaster certifications are desirable 
  • Must possess positivity, high energy, and a high-level of confidence in your capabilities 
  • Ability to establish and build productive relationships quickly with diverse personalities in order to meet adapting project demands  
  • Excellent analytics mentality - telling stories with data and facts 

BarkleyOKRP’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion + Belonging

  • At BarkleyOKRP, DEI+B drives work that matters. We believe people and creativity are made of the same substance, and when every perspective is valued, the impact is stronger. We build belonging as a business strategy, power inclusive creativity that delivers measurable results, and hold ourselves accountable as a B Corp committed to progress over performative intent. When people are valued, the work carries greater impact.

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