• Lead projects independently, with support from Assistant Project Managers • Manage complex and integrated programs across a larger book of business • Understand the nature of work across all teams, including strategic, creative, and technology teams • Manage end-to-end development of projects, ensuring quality from initiation through delivery • Translate project requirements into clear, relevant plans for all teams, including development partners • Partner with technology teams to agree on scope, technical requirements, dependencies, and execution approach • Lead med/legal submission prep and submission, including digital assets requiring functional annotation • Apply structured workflows (e.g., SDLC or hybrid methodologies) to support efficient delivery of digital and non-digital work • Be an internal quality control checkpoint before account team delivery • Lead daily/weekly production meetings and maintain systems of record (e.g., Workfront, Ziflow, and CRM) • Guide ongoing process improvement projects, including optimization of digital workflows • Develop detailed project schedules across all workstreams, including digital builds and deployments • Ensure agreement on milestones, accounting for dependencies across teams, platforms, and integrations • Manage timelines at the appropriate level of detail, including task-level tracking where required for development work • Identify risks to timelines and implement mitigation strategies • Develop detailed staffing plans in consideration of project scope and complexity, including digital execution needs • Monitor project and campaign budgets, ensuring agreement on scope and efficient use of resources • Partner with finance and technical teams to estimate and track effort for development, QA, and deployment • Lead monthly reconciliation and support client budget reporting • Identify and secure appropriate resources across departments, including specialized technical roles • Partner with resourcing and leads to prioritize work and balance team capacity • Manage relationships with external vendors and development partners, ensuring alignment on deliverables and timelines • Identify risks related to resourcing or execution and adjust plans accordingly • Build relationships across our teams, vendors, and clients, bridging all partners • Present project plans, processes, and capabilities and confidence • Contribute to project scoping and solutioning, including recommendations for digital approaches

Role Description The successful candidate will have a proven experience and successful track record acting as a project manager for medium to large projects. The Project Manager will work directly with a Cohesive Program Manager, project team and client PMO to support project schedule, budget and issue management. The Project Manager will be responsible for developing associated deliverables for the project schedule, project logistics, weekly status reporting, budget updates and scope tracking. This position reports to Cohesive Director of Operations. Essential Job Duties - Plan the project - Define the scope of the project in collaboration with senior management - Create a detailed work plan which identifies and sequences the activities needed to successfully complete the project - Determine the resources (time, money, equipment, etc) required to complete the project - Develop a schedule for project completion that effectively allocates the resources to the activities - Review the project schedule with senior management and all other staff that will be affected by the project activities; revise the schedule as required - Determine the objectives and measures upon which the project will be evaluated at its completion - Staff the project - In consultation with the appropriate manager, recruit, interview and select staff and/or volunteers with appropriate skills for the project activities - Manage project staff per the established policies and practices of the organization - Ensure that personnel files are properly maintained and kept confidential - Ensure that all project personnel receive an appropriate orientation to the organization and the project - Contract qualified consultants to work on the project as appropriate - Implement the project - Execute the project per the project plan - Develop forms and records to document project activities - Set up files to ensure that all project information is appropriately documented and secured - Monitor the progress of the project and adjust as necessary to ensure the successful completion of the project - Establish a communication schedule to update stakeholders including appropriate staff in the organization on the progress of the project - Review the quality of the work completed with the project team on a regular basis to ensure that it meets the project standards - Control the project - Write reports on the project for management and for funders - Communicate with funders as outlined in funding agreements - Monitor and approve all budgeted project expenditures - Monitor cash flow projections and report actual cash flow and variance to senior management on a regular basis (monthly/bimonthly) - Manage all project funds per established accounting policies and procedures - Ensure that all financial records for the project are up to date - Prepare financial reports and supporting documentation for funders as outlined in funding agreements - Evaluate the project - Ensure that the project deliverables are on time, within budget and at the required level of quality - Evaluate the outcomes of the project as established during the planning phase Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in a related field - Five (5) years of project management experience Requirements - Managed multiple medium to large sized projects - A working knowledge of Maximo - This position will require travel up to 50% per year Benefits - #LI-Remote

Role Description The Project Coordinator is a key role in delivering customer service directly to our top tier clients to achieve a high degree of customer satisfaction and meet the customer’s SLA expectations for projects. This role requires a highly-motivated individual with the ability to deal with ambiguous requests, manage ongoing deployment schedules, and handle multiple competing priorities. - Coordination of the deployment processes. - Coordinating with multiple internal teams via multiple tools (CRM, FTM, CIM, AX, Kinaxis, ServiceNow). - Understand Order Processing with attention to detail including quality checking, releasing, and monitoring shipment status. - Working in a team environment. - Developing a firm understanding of the principles and best practices of inventory management. - Managing project tools including enterprise tools such as Client dashboards, Smartsheets, and MS Excel. - Drive all deployment requirements through demand planning tools (Kinaxis) including order processing, schedule changes, order changes, and internal changes. - Project management experience is a plus. Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in IT/Business Administration or any other related field. - Strong customer service skills. - Excellent organization skills and process expertise. - Ability to deal with ambiguity. - Excellent verbal and written communication skills. - Ability to meet aggressive deadlines. - Analytical with excellent problem-solving skills. - Very driven, team-oriented, and an active participant in accomplishing team goals. - Ability to work with little or no supervision. Requirements - Qualified candidates can expect a salary range up to $60,000.00. Benefits - Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage. - Life insurance and disability insurance options. - Voluntary accident, hospitalization, and critical illness insurance options. - 401(k) plan with matching provision. - Paid time off and personal sick leave in compliance with individual state requirements.

Role Description The Project/Program Manager III plays a pivotal role in coordinating and executing research investment programs across the Entertainment org. This position involves working with external partners, such as universities, standard bodies, and industry collaborators, to establish unified processes and guidelines. The role requires organizing regular reviews with high-level scientists and leadership, and making strategic recommendations to align research investments with business outcomes. Additionally, the manager drives the publishing and conference engagement for the org. - Drive strategy coordination and execution of research investment programs. - Establish common processes, guidelines, and goals across multiple teams and geographies. - Host regular reviews with high-level scientists and leadership to monitor progress. - Prepare business reviews and status updates for high-level leaders. - Manage research collaboration pipelines, publication coordination, and participation in external standards organizations. - Identify efficiency opportunities and drive strategic hiring initiatives. - Facilitate cross-organizational discussions on program direction, priorities, and conflicts. - Present research reports and manage publications. - Organize and execute large events at studios and headquarters. - Manage university partnerships and external research collaborations. - Negotiate research terms and overhead rates, draft contracts, and manage a multi-million-dollar external research budget. - Oversee project setup and execution, ensuring clear deliverables and effective renewals. - Support internal science and research operations, aligning research priorities and ensuring visibility. - Own the publication process, ensuring timely publication and managing IP, patents, and publishing risks. Qualifications - PhD required. - 5+ years of experience, ideally closer to 10. - Significant university-side experience (e.g., Grants Manager, Principal Investigator, Dean). - Deep understanding of sponsored research vs. gift funding, grant structures, and payment systems. - Contract negotiation experience (minimum 3 years), especially in university research contracts. - Strong financial acumen, including budget ownership and ROI awareness. - Ability to manage large, fast-scaling scientific organizations without direct reports. - Strong executive presence and communication skills, especially translating technical science into business or creative language. Requirements - Patent experience and financial management skills are advantageous. - Experience with payment and procurement systems (e.g., Coupa). - Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint. - Familiarity with internal documentation tools (e.g., Quip). Benefits - Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Company Description Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.