Manager, Project Management

Salary Range: $125,000.00 - $145,000.00 per year base salary (depends on experience, location, business needs, and market demand).

Who We Are

Persado is an innovative Marketing AI platform that integrates high-performance creative generation with automated review of compliance risks. Used by 8 out of the top 10 US banks today, the Persado platform orchestrates collaboration between marketing and compliance teams as they generate content that balances performance and compliance risk.

Persado is at the forefront of empowering marketing teams in highly regulated industries, such as banking, insurance, and telecommunications, to create and optimize content with speed, compliance, and confidence. Our platform enables enterprise copywriters and marketers to generate and deliver personalized timely, compliant content across channels with unparalleled efficiency, automation, and measurable business impact. As an employer, Persado is committed to creating a place where everyone's unique perspective is valued. We understand that our team members and our inclusive culture are what make Persado special. Persado is proud to be named on Fast Company's World's Most Innovative Companies list in 2020 and Built In's Best Places To Work in 2021, 2022 & 2024.

What We Are Looking For

We're seeking a driven Manager, Project Management to lead a team of project managers responsible for delivering projects across our client base. While tactical project management experience is relevant, this is first and foremost a people management role. Your primary focus will be on managing resources, providing unwavering support, guidance, and accountability to your team. Your direct reports are responsible for managing large enterprise accounts within major financial services institutions, meaning you will play a critical role in enabling their success. You will provide strategic oversight, ensure the consistent application of project management practices, and support the overall development and performance of your team.

What You Will Work On

• Direct the day-to-day operations of the project management team, ensuring adherence to departmental standards.
• Define employee goals, assign work, manage resource allocation, handle escalations, and ensure all deadlines are met.
• Actively coach direct reports to navigate complex project roadblocks and advance their career growth.
• Break down complex issues into actionable tasks, assign them to relevant team members to gather required information, synthesize the results, and partner with your team to help prioritize these issues.
• Identifies and drives opportunities for process improvements and product automation to support client satisfaction and scalability.
• Train new hires, measure team progress, provide continuous feedback, and proactively escalate team issues as needed.
• Partner closely with senior cross-functional leaders to ensure alignment between project execution and organizational priorities.
• Engage directly with senior stakeholders on the client side, particularly within large enterprise financial services institutions, acting as a strategic point of contact and escalation.
• Demonstrate ownership of company culture and employee engagement, proactively sharing ideas to improve the working environment.