--- title: 'Senior Project Manager, Ogilvy Health at Ogilvy Health US' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/senior-project-manager-ogilvy-health-ogilvy-health-us-parsippany-x00wgz15n36c' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-14' --- # Senior Project Manager, Ogilvy Health at Ogilvy Health US - **Company:** Ogilvy Health US - **Location:** Parsippany, NJ - **Compensation:** $60k–$140k - **Posted:** 2026-09-11 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-14 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/ogilvyhealthusa/jobs/4730044005 ## Job description OGILVY HEALTH: WE INSPIRE PEOPLE AND BRANDS TO IMPACT THE WORLD Guided by this vision, Ogilvy Health, part of WPP, combines borderless creativity, scientific precision and cultural fluency to build healthcare’s most influential movements. We drive measurable impact and category-defining growth for brands ready to shape what’s next. Our approach is powered by fearless creativity that dares to be different, sparks emotional connections, and inspires action, ensuring cultural resonance. Scientific precision translates complex data into stories that resonate, while our impact-obsessed mindset focuses on delivering real-world outcomes. For more information on us, visit [OgilvyHealth.com](https://ogilvyhealth.com/), or follow Ogilvy Health on [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/ogilvy-health-north-america/), [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/ogilvyhealth/), [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/OgilvyHealth), [X](https://twitter.com/ogilvyhealth), and [Threads](https://www.threads.net/@ogilvyhealth). ## About WPP WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit [WPP.com](http://wpp.com/). ## About Ogilvy Ogilvy has been creating impact for brands through iconic, culture-changing, value-driving ideas since the company was founded by David Ogilvy more than 75 years ago. It builds on that rich legacy through Borderless Creativity—innovating at the intersection of intelligence, imagination and influence, with experts across advertising, sports & entertainment, PR & social, consulting, and health collaborating seamlessly across more than 120 offices spanning 90 countries. Ogilvy was named [Network of the Year](https://www.ogilvy.com/ideas/ogilvy-brings-home-network-year-2026-cannes-lions-international-festival-creativity) at the 2026 Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity and [ranks](https://www.ogilvy.com/ideas/ogilvy-tops-warc-effective-100-creative-100-4th-straight-year) as the #1 global agency network for creative excellence and effectiveness by WARC for the fourth consecutive year, signifying its ability to deliver creative solutions that drive unreasonable impact for clients and communities. Ogilvy is part of WPP, the trusted growth partner for the world's leading brands. Powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform WPP Open, WPP unites cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, creativity, production, enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel. For more information, visit [Ogilvy.com](http://www.ogilvy.com/), and follow us on [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/ogilvy/), [X](https://twitter.com/ogilvy),[Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/ogilvy/), and[Facebook.](https://www.facebook.com/ogilvy/) ## About the Role The Project Management Office at Ogilvy Health is responsible for project execution, process improvement, budget management, and resource management across the agency. We are looking for a Senior Project Manager to lead large-scale healthcare AOR accounts, acting as a strategic problem-solver and client-facing expert. This role is crucial for independently owning brand verticals, ensuring consistent quality, process adherence and driving project success from initiation to completion. The ideal candidate will possess a big-picture mindset, champion continuous process improvement and effectively mentor junior team members. ## What You’ll Do Project Management: - Independently owns and manages multiple brand verticals simultaneously, overseeing the full end-to-end project lifecycle for diverse client deliverables, from strategic initiatives to complex digital and print materials. - Ensures consistent quality, process adherence, and on-time, on-budget delivery that meets the highest standards. - Serves as a primary client-facing expert, providing strategic guidance, managing expectations, and proactively mitigating risks and roadblocks with well-defined solutions. Financial Management: - Manages project financials for high-complexity projects ($6MM-$10MM range), diligently tracking spend, forecasting, and ensuring revenue targets are met. - Partners with Brand Managers on financial planning, scope development, project estimates, and resource forecasting to ensure financial feasibility and optimize resource allocation. - Oversees scope changes and their financial impact, leading finance meetings, reviewing trackers, and monitoring actuals. Team Development & Operational Excellence: - Directly manages and develops APM and PC-level team members, overseeing day-to-day workload, performance, and professional growth - Fosters a collaborative, supportive team environment and mentors team members in creative problem-solving and process adherence - Identifies optimization opportunities and develops new, more efficient workflows, driving continuous process improvement across assigned brands - Partners with Account teams to create brand Gantt charts, develop launch plans, and manage resource allocation documentation for successful project delivery ## What You’ll Need - 5–7 years of agency project management experience, specifically within healthcare marketing and communications (Pharma advertising required) - Proven cross-functional team leadership and Pharma product launch experience - Expertise in project management tools (e.g., Smartsheet, Ziflow) and proficiency with MS Office Suite, Teams, etc. - Thorough knowledge of multi-channel projects (digital, print, video production) and agency delivery processes - Strong financial aptitude with experience in financial management tools, forecasting, and resource planning - Outstanding communication (written, verbal, presentation) and interpersonal skills - Superior organizational skills, detail-oriented, with strong time management - Critical thinking, problem-solving, and solutions-oriented mindset - Strong leadership, proactive drive, and ability to make decisive, informed decisions ## How We’ll Support You Ogilvy celebrates its people. Fully. Enthusiastically. Unhesitatingly. We’ll empower you with the tools you’ll need to succeed. We’ll give you the autonomy to seek out new paths and better ways of doing things. We’ll support you with colleagues who are experts in their disciplines, drawn from across the Ogilvy network. And we’ll provide opportunities for you to do work of which you’ll be proud, with people you’ll be proud to call your teammates. The base salary range for this position at the time of this posting is indicated below. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package, click [here](https://mybenefits.wpp.com/public/welcome) for more details. Pay Range $60,000—$140,000 USD At Ogilvy, our people are at the heart of what we do: a creative agency that sparks game-changing ideas across culture and business through collaboration, integrity, and a celebration of self-expression. We believe in building powerful teams with purpose – and we relentlessly curate transformative initiatives that make our commitment to fairness, and equity a reality. Our ultimate mission is to leave a positive impact on the world, creating a better future for all, while supporting and uplifting the global communities we serve.  This is central to our mantra of Borderless Creativity. Ogilvy is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers. If you need any assistance seeking a job opportunity, or if you need reasonable accommodation with the application process, please contact us at accommodations@ogilvy.com. Please note that this contact is only for candidates who are requesting accommodation. Emails for other purposes, including application status requests, will not receive a response. ## About Ogilvy Health US ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Ogilvy Health is a global healthcare marketing and communications agency that combines creativity, scientific precision, and cultural fluency to build influential movements for health and wellness brands. - **Entity Type**: Public (subsidiary of WPP plc, NYSE: WPP) - **Headquarters**: New York, New York, United States - **Founded**: 1948 - **Founders**: David Ogilvy ## Core Business - Primary industry/industries: Healthcare advertising, marketing, and communications; medical education; public relations; market access. - Target customers: Pharmaceutical and biotech companies, medical centers, payers, government health policy organizations, and consumer health & wellness brands (B2B, enterprise). - Mission or purpose statement: “We inspire people and brands to impact the world” by keeping audiences’ health and wellness needs at the center of every touchpoint. ## Products & Services - **Brand Development & Promotion**: Brand strategy, naming, creative development, customer engagement plans, DTC marketing. - **Data, Intelligence, & Strategy**: Customer insight analytics, segmentation, campaign analysis, media mix/attribution modeling, dashboards. - **Experience & Innovation**: Omnichannel planning, CRM/loyalty, CX strategy, content strategy, and an Innovation Lab that builds AI/VR and touchless experiences. - **PR & Influence**: Narrative development, corporate reputation, earned media, social media & influencer, patient advocacy, thought leadership. - **Medical Education**: KOL mapping, scientific narrative development, speaker training, congress symposia. - **Market Access & Payer Marketing**: Value proposition development, preapproval communication, patient support services. - **Oncollab**: A specialized oncology collaboratory using behavioral economics, science, and creativity to improve cancer experiences. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not applicable (subsidiary of WPP; WPP market cap ~$10B as of mid-2026). - **Key Metric**: Annual revenue estimated at $256.2M (source: LinkedIn). - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Parent company WPP; clients include major pharma and biotech firms (e.g., Azurity Pharmaceuticals named Ogilvy Health as PR and marketing AOR). - **Growth Signals**: 337 employees, offices in 13 countries (US, UK, Canada, South Africa, India, China, etc.), 7 active job postings as of mid-2026. However, headcount has been declining slightly (-0.4% monthly). ## Competitive Advantages - **Deep healthcare specialization** with end-to-end capabilities spanning medical education, payer marketing, and patient engagement. - **Part of the Ogilvy/WPP network**, providing access to global creative talent, data platforms, and cross-industry insights. - **Scientific precision + creative storytelling** – ability to translate complex clinical data into emotionally resonant campaigns. - **Proprietary tools** like Oncollab and the Innovation Lab for AI/VR and gamification. ## Strategic Focus - Building “healthcare’s most influential movements” through borderless creativity and impact-obsessed execution. - Expanding data and analytics capabilities to drive measurable outcomes for clients. - Strengthening omnichannel and experience design to meet evolving patient and HCP expectations. - Leveraging WPP’s agentic marketing platform (WPP Open) for next-generation campaign optimization. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Emphasizes “fearless creativity” and a collaborative, global environment. Mission-driven work that directly impacts patient health. - **Work model**: Likely hybrid/office-based in major hubs (New York, Parsippany, London). Specific remote policy not disclosed. - **Employee sentiment**: Mixed – LinkedIn rating 2.9/5 (361 reviews). Work-life balance scores low (2.8), culture 2.7, compensation 3.4. Common critiques include high pressure and bureaucracy typical of large agency networks. - **Perks**: Not explicitly listed, but being part of WPP offers access to broad resources and global mobility opportunities. - **Salary examples** (from LinkedIn): Junior Designer ~$57K, Project Manager ~$90K, Copy Supervisor ~$119K. - **Notable executives**: CEO Renata Maia, CFO Mario Muredda, COO Shannon Walsh, CSO Noor Tourte. ## Sources 1. [ogilvyhealth.com](https://www.ogilvyhealth.com/) 2. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/ogilvy-health-north-america) 3. [cbinsights.com](https://www.cbinsights.com/company/ogilvy-health-1) 4. [job-boards.greenhouse.io](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/ogilvyhealthusa) 5. 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