Senior Project Manager

iNc EMPIRE, LLC is currently recruiting for a Senior Project Manager for the Indianapolis, IN area. In this role you will oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of marketing and advertising projects across a diverse client portfolio. In this role, you will coordinate cross-functional teams comprising creative digital and production professionals, manage project profitability, and serve as the primary liaison between our clients and internal departments. This position is ideal for a project leader with experience managing agency-side projects, rather than solely internal corporate initiatives.

This is a full time, Direct Hire, position that is an In Office position. Remote work is not available.

What will you get to do in this role?
• Oversee the entire lifecycle of multiple concurrent client projects, spanning from project scoping to final delivery, across various digital, creative, production, and event/trade show initiatives.
• Develop and manage project plans, timelines, collaborate on budgets, and allocate resources effectively. Track profitability, efficiency, and labor utilization.
• Act as the primary liaison between clients and internal teams, facilitating status meetings and proactively addressing risks and scheduling conflicts.
• Manage vendor and outsourced service relationships for print, signage, promotional products, and fulfillment.
• Mentor junior project coordinators and lead process improvements that enhance delivery speed and profitability.
• Collaborate with account management on project scoping, estimating, and proposal development for new and expanding client engagements.

What will make you successful in this role?
• Over seven years of project management experience, primarily within marketing, advertising, or integrated marketing services agencies.
• Proven track record of managing project budgets and profitability, beyond just timelines and task tracking.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams comprising creative, digital, production, and account service professionals.
• Proficiency in the project management platform (ClickUp) and the Microsoft Office suite.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Project Management, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

What experience is ideal?
• PMP certification
• Experience with service-based, lead-generation-driven clients. Clients in the areas of education and vocational training, skilled trades, healthcare, or financial services.
• Experience with print production, signage, promotional products, trade shows, and fulfillment or logistics operations.
• Working knowledge of CRM and ERP systems.

Why would you want to work here?
• Base salary: up to $105,000
• Performance-based bonus opportunity.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Professional development and certification reimbursement.