Marketing and Sales Project Manager

Do you enjoy collaborating with a dedicated team and contributing to the growth of a forward-thinking company?  

Athena is growing our team of project leaders, to join a group that brings an artful mix of creativity and facts-based insight to make even complex projects clear and keep project teams engaged. We continue to grow and are looking for ambitious teammates who share our values.  

If you are a talented project manager who is energized by solving problems, managing change, and improving efficiency, we want you to join our team. 

Day to day, you will be responsible to: 

• Understand your client’s goals and strategic vision and work with them to define the project deliverables translated into an actionable plan 
• Communicate timelines for delivery, highlight risks, and recommend mitigations 
• Coordinate workstreams to deliver on tasks and action items 
• Facilitate meetings and working sessions for clients and internal project teams 
• Develop project reports, executive summaries, and other management artifacts designed to tell a clear story about the project

Requirements

The skills and experience you should bring to this project: 

• The ability to bring clarity, visibility, and strategic alignment in your projects and teams 
• Successful management of multi-workstream projects to bring teams together for a shared purpose 
• Expertise in documenting process flows, communications (RACI) plans, and change management 
• Strong capability in developing and delivering progress and performance reports and executive readouts 
• Background and interest in leading business projects – our clients span industries and markets, but our work always sits between multiple client teams with a keen eye on driving business outcomes 

The qualifications you will bring: 

• Proven leadership in managing projects 
• Organizational prowess in collaborating with internal and external teams of varying disciplines 
• Skill in synthesizing complex ideas into measurable action 
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively 
• Command of MS Office, especially PowerPoint and Excel 
• Excellent time management and the ability to prioritize your actions 
• Effective use of email and calendar tools to ensure participation for in-person and online sessions 
• Strong business acumen and strategic thinking 

Other qualities we will look for in you: 

• Excellent judgement and problem-solving sills 
• Ability to bring order to an ambiguous starting point 
• Creativity and resourcefulness 
• Assertiveness in ensuring positive outcomes for your clients 
• Natural inclination to take responsibility for both the project and the team 
• Confidence with project management methods, software, and willingness to learn new tools 
• Technical curiosity and adaptability 
• Collaborative mindset for cross-functional success 
• Openness to feedback and continual improvement 

It’s a plus if you have:  

• Education, degree, or experience that brings an enriched perspective to your work 
• 4-6 years of relevant professional experience 
• Experience in a consulting or agency environment 

Benefits

• Medical/Dental benefits including of 1K Health Reimbursement Account
• Matching 401K
• Generous PTO policy
• Substantial Parental Leave Policy
• Hybrid Work Environment (4 days on-site in Philadelphia, PA)

Curious about your career path at Athena? This role is at the Manager Level within Athena’s career-path structure for the Delivery Team. This team has the following levels of progression for growth and development.

Analyst --> Sr. Analyst --> Manager --> Sr. Manager --> Director --> Sr. Director --> Managing Director

We strive to keep our application process open, easy, and as painless and transparent as we can make it. We need team members like you to join us. Ready to apply? Let’s get started.

Athena is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance in applying for a position, please contact us at 866.299.6040.