Senior Project Manager

Senior Project ManagerKansas City, MOThe 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.ResponsibilitiesPlan, manage and drive project deliverables across multiple projects and brands, simultaneouslyMust have media experienceWork collaboratively to allocate and manage resources by project and account, including any freelancing needs with the Resource Planning teamOwn, maintain and report on project plans, status, and hot lists for every project and account assigned with the agency approved toolSchedule and lead weekly internal, and at times, external (client facing) status meetingsTrack key decisions and prioritization that impacts project budgets, cadence, scope, and/or timelinesContribute 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 neededContinuously provide transparency with key stakeholders (internal and external) to mitigate risk to budget, scope and timelinesEnsure all project objectives and deliverables are clearly documented, approved, and delivered to meet clients' needs and expectationsSupport teams to define and measure project success using metrics, tools and resourcesAssist with training and onboarding new Brand Operations partnersGuide the adoption and adherence of new/existing processes and standards agency wideQualificationsBachelor's degree from a four-year college or university requiredMinimum of 5 years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience requiredExperience assembling and managing schedules with multiple dependencies and stakeholders simultaneouslyPassion for empowering partners and clients with a seamless experience through process improvement and standardizationProfessional presentation skills and strong personal presence are requiredMust possess outstanding interpersonal skills as well as an articulate, friendly, "whatever it takes" service-minded attitude, along with a strong work ethicCross-media experience preferredPMP, Six-sigma, ScrumMaster certifications are desirableMust possess positivity, high energy, and a high-level of confidence in your capabilitiesAbility to establish and build productive relationships quickly with diverse personalities in order to meet adapting project demandsExcellent analytics mentality - telling stories with data and factsBarkleyOKRP's Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion + BelongingAt 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.