Senior Branding Project Manager at Aquent Talent in Parsippany, NJ

One of Aquent’s leading healthcare clients is looking to add a Senior Branding Project Manager to their evolving team. This role will help a huge Branding Transformation with all 7 brands and will cover A-Z: strategy, framework and implementation covering digital, print , ads etc. This is an extremely high profile project with high visibility in a major brand overhaul of the client and will span a 12 month period. The ideal candidate will come from a Matrix large enterprise level client, has worked as a Senior PM who has other PM reporting up to them. This is not a managerial level role and the candidate will need to understand Brand Marketing and what is involved with a large scale complex Brand Transformation over multiple organizations.

Job Responsibilities:

Understand Brand Voice, Guidelines and Goals.
Develop comprehensive project plans, defining scope, objectives, and deliverables.
Create timelines, budgets, and resource allocation strategies.
Lead, motivate, and manage project teams, ensuring they work cohesively and efficiently.
Provide direction and support to team members.
Establish and maintain clear communication with clients, team members, and senior leadership.
Provide regular project status updates and manage expectations effectively.
Identify potential risks and develop strategies to mitigate them.
Monitor and address issues as they arise to keep the project on track.
Set and maintain quality standards for project deliverables.
Conduct regular quality checks to ensure compliance with best practices and industry standards.
Allocate and manage project resources, including personnel, equipment, and budgets.
Optimize resource allocation to achieve project goals.
Quickly identify and address project-related issues and obstacles.
Use critical thinking and problem-solving skills to find effective solutions.
Adapt to changing project requirements and scope.
Implement changes effectively while minimizing disruptions to the project’s progress.
Ensure a smooth project closure process, including client acceptance, documentation, and knowledge transfer.
Conduct post-project evaluations to identify lessons learned.
Align project goals and outcomes with the organization’s strategic objectives. Ensure that project work contributes to the overall success of the business.
Will need to work with other department level PM, Ops, IT, Sales, Supply Chain, legal; Involve re-skin, reposition

Job Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; MBA or PMP certification preferred.
At least 8+ years of experience in project management, preferably in a senior role
Proven track record of successfully managing complex projects
Strong leadership skills and ability to effectively manage and motivate team members
Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
Proficient in project management tools such as Asana or Trello
Knowledge of industry best practices and the ability to adapt them to specific project needs.
Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.

Skills:

Working with Marketing Depart on Brand Projects
Project planning and management
Leadership and team management
Risk assessment and mitigation
Stakeholder communication and management
Quality control and assurance
Budget and resource management
Problem-solving and decision-making
Project closure and evaluation
Organization and time-management abilities
Attention to detail and strong analytical skills
Excellent negotiation and conflict resolution skills
Comfortable with presenting to senior management. Navigating a large enterprise organization
Very Professional, strong communicator Exceptional cross functional experience.

The target hiring compensation range for this role is $60 to $80. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.

About Aquent Talent:

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world’s biggest brands.

Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits!

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.