Senior Project Manager
Dallas / Houston / Austin / Chicago / Seattle
Edelman – Project Management /
Full-Time /
Hybrid
Edelman is a voice synonymous with trust, reimagining a future where the currency of communication is action. Our culture thrives on three promises: boldness is possibility, empathy is progress, and curiosity is momentum.
We are in relentless pursuit of an equitable and inspiring workplace that is respectful of all, reflects and represents the world in which we live, and fosters trust, collaboration, and belonging. Consistent with this approach, we hire the best qualified candidates for all positions.
At Edelman, we believe ideas are only as powerful as their execution. That’s where our Project Management team comes in. As a Senior Project Manager, you’ll sit at the center of integrated campaigns—connecting strategy, creative, specialty, and account teams to ensure work gets done right, on time, and on budget.
This is a unique opportunity for a collaborative, detail-driven individual who thrives on building structure, solving problems, and creating clarity amid complexity. If you’re someone who leads with curiosity, balances urgency with calm, and brings both accountability and empathy to the table—we’d love to hear from you.
What You'll Do
- Lead the day-to-day workflow of integrated projects from scope to delivery
- Collaborate across functions to align creative intent with timelines and resources
- Develop project documentation including briefs, timelines, budgets, and scopes of work
- Manage project performance, tracking scope, risks, resourcing, and financials
- Serve as a key liaison between teams, driving clarity, consistency, and momentum
- Communicate status, identify blockers, and escalate risks to project leadership
- Champion project management best practices to elevate delivery excellence
- Support the ongoing development of staffing plans in partnership with Resource Management
- Contribute to a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous
Basic Qualifications
- 5–7 years of project management experience, preferably in an integrated marketing or PR agency
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong command of PM fundamentals and tools (e.g., Smartsheet, MS Office)
- Proven ability to lead medium-scale projects independently and effectively
- Clear, confident communicator who thrives in cross-functional environments
- Business-minded thinker with a solutions-first approach to problem solving
- Comfortable leading through ambiguity and managing competing priorities
- Committed to respectful conduct, embracing diverse cultures, and practicing conscious inclusion
$72,000 - $110,000 a year
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An employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, travel requirements, revenue-based metrics, any contractual agreements, and business or organizational needs. The range listed is just one component of DJEH’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, a Paid Time Off policy, and region-specific benefits.
DJEH offers a wide range of benefits: medical and dental insurance, vision, 401K, life insurance, disability insurance, paid time off, travel assistance and wellness programing.
DJEH is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and believes in diversity, equity, and inclusion. We seek applications from all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, physical or mental disability, military and veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. If you require a reasonable accommodation in any part of the employment process, please let us know.
