• Execute the roadmap for scaling the EPMO within the governance structure and operating model established by the Transformation Office leadership, including operationalizing the EPMO's vision, execution framework, and standards. • Lead, mentor, and develop a team of project management professionals, fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement. • Build and maintain a PM competency framework that defines capability levels, role-specific expectations, and career pathways within the EPMO. • Implement and maintain a PM deployment model that assigns project management resources to enterprise-scale and firm-wide strategic initiatives based on scope, complexity, and strategic priority. • Serve as the firm's primary authority on project management standards, tools, and methodologies, ensuring consistency and quality of PM practice across the enterprise. • Serve as the lead project manager owning end-to-end project delivery on high-visibility, complex initiatives that are directly aligned with the firm's strategic plan objectives. • Work hand in hand with Business Analysts during project initiation and requirements phases, ensuring business needs are thoroughly understood and translated into actionable project plans. • Navigate complex, matrixed stakeholder environments with confidence, building trust and alignment across senior leadership, business units, and operational departments. • Model best-in-class project management practices, demonstrating the value of disciplined execution and setting the standard for the EPMO team. • Design, implement, and continuously improve standardized PMO methodologies, templates, playbooks, and workflows across all firm functions. • Administer the project intake process established by the Transformation Office, ensuring all submissions are evaluated against approved criteria and that intake packages are prepared for governance review. • Administer change control protocols to track project progress, budget adherence, and prevent scope creep across all EPMO-supported initiatives. • Evaluate, select, and implement the EPMO's technology stack, including project tracking platforms, portfolio dashboards, and reporting tools. • Maintain a firm-wide view of the project portfolio, identifying interdependencies, resource conflicts, and risk areas before they become delivery problems. • Design and manage the firm's PM resource allocation model and own capacity planning across the EPMO. • Provide regular reporting and dashboards to give firm leadership real-time insights into portfolio status. • Conduct post-implementation reviews (PIRs) to drive continuous improvement and establish feedback loops for future initiatives. • Build strong, trust-based relationships with key stakeholders to embed PMO practices across the firm. • Act as a trusted advisor and thought partner to firm leadership on project execution, organizational change, and operational improvement initiatives. • Establish processes to identify and track project risks early, prioritizing risks and updating mitigation plans on a regular cadence. • Create clear escalation protocols for project issues, ensuring issues are surfaced to senior leadership appropriately and resolved without delay.

Sr. Manager, Project Management Location: USA Remote ABOUT GMR MARKETING We are the Experience Agency, Making Unforgettable Stories Born of Humanity NOT JUST EXPERIENTIAL. EXPERIENCE. The lines have blurred. People live in the physical, digital, and social worlds all at once, and your brand experiences should do the same. NOT JUST TELLING. MAKING. The best stories are lived, not heard. Make an immersive world for people to explore so they can experience something they’ll never forget. NOT JUST CONSUMERS. HUMANS. It all starts with the human. If you want to make a lasting impact, look beyond the wallet to understand what motivates and inspires people. GMR is looking for a seasoned project management professional to join our growing team within the Enablement Office, a group focused on streamlining how we work and driving operational excellence across the agency. In this role, you’ll take the lead on end-to-end project management from concept to execution. You will be the go-to person for ensuring everything stays on time, on budget, and on strategy. You’ll partner closely with cross-functional teams across the agency while overseeing all project phases and deliverables. This is a highly visible client-facing role that requires strong financial management skills, a proactive mindset, and the ability to lead teams through complex timelines and shifting priorities. If you thrive in fast-paced environments, love collaborating across teams, and want to help shape how we deliver bold, creative work, we’d love to meet you! REQUIRED SKILLS - Program Leadership. You’ll take the lead on managing complex, multi-workstream programs from planning and estimating to scoping and execution—partnering closely with internal teams, clients, and external sports stakeholders (teams/leagues, venues, talent, and rights-holders). You’ll be responsible for keeping projects on track financially and operationally, ensuring clear communication, role alignment, and smart risk management along the way. You’ll help improve how we work by identifying process gaps, driving continuous improvement, and supporting best practices across teams—especially for time-sensitive, event-led delivery. - Financial Acumen. You have experience managing and maintaining budgets, tracking estimates, and communicating financial check-ins or updates to collaborative partners—including sports partnership-specific line items such as rights fees, talent/appearance costs, venue/vendor labor, event-day staffing, travel, shipping, permits, and contingency. You can manage burn, forecast changes, and support invoice tracking and reconciliation across multiple partners. - Program Management. You’ll oversee every aspect of projects from end-to-end planning, resourcing, and execution—ensuring everything stays on track and within budget. That includes building estimates and SOWs with input from subject matter experts, managing workflows and changes, and proactively addressing risks or roadblocks. For sports partnership work, this also includes managing rights delivery and activation requirements (assets, approvals, and partner obligations), coordinating with venues and event operations, and driving game-day/event readiness across creative, production, digital, PR, and brand teams. Your ability to think strategically while managing day-to-day details will help shape clear roadmaps and deliver successful outcomes. - Sports Partnership & Activation Delivery. You bring hands-on experience managing large-scale U.S. sports partnerships—translating partnership strategy into executable plans, timelines, and run-of-show. You’re comfortable working within league/team/venue guidelines and approval processes, managing partner touchpoints, tracking contractual deliverables, and ensuring all obligations are met across on-site, digital, social, and hospitality components. - Integrated Agency Collaboration. You have experience leading work across integrated agency teams (e.g., creative, strategy, media, social, PR, production, digital, and experiential) and coordinating with external partners. You know how to align stakeholders around shared goals, clarify roles and responsibilities, streamline approvals, and keep multi-discipline teams moving together through fast-paced timelines. - Team Development. You’ll lead a team of project professionals, guiding their day-to-day work while supporting their long-term growth. As a manager and coach, you’ll help team members develop their skills, reach their goals, and stay aligned with GMR’s values. You’ll foster a culture of continuous learning, encourage fresh ideas, and ensure the team has the tools and support they need to succeed. - Dynamic. You’re a natural problem-solver who takes initiative, stays organized, and knows how to adapt when things change. You thrive in fast-paced environments and know how to keep things moving without losing sight of the details—especially when managing live moments, last-minute stakeholder requests, and event-day pivots. The annual range for this role varies between $72,000- $85,000 and may vary depending on the candidate’s experience. Benefits for this role include health/vision/dental insurance, 401k, employee stock purchase plan, vacation, personal days and paid holiday time. You are also eligible to participate in disability, life insurance, FSA/HSA plans subject to the terms and conditions of such benefit plans.

• Serve as a central driver of execution and governance across a portfolio of strategic marketing initiatives • Partner closely with marketing leaders, strategy teams, and cross-functional stakeholders • Develop and manage integrated marketing roadmaps, including timelines, milestones, dependencies, and deliverables • Coordinate workflows across business, creative, legal, compliance, and operational teams • Maintain detailed documentation to ensure transparency, accountability, and audit readiness • Deliver regular status updates and executive-level reporting

Role Description The Project Manager oversees the full lifecycle of complex organizational and IT projects, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and successful execution. This role leverages project management, change management, and process improvement expertise to drive efficiency, resource optimization, and strategic results. Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8am-5pm CST Salary Range: $85,000- $105,000 commensurate with experience Location: Remote - Must be US based, and able to work with no restrictions in the US in a remote home office. How Project Managers Empower Recovery - Project Execution: - Manage and deliver complex IT and organizational projects from initiation to closure, ensuring alignment with scope, budget, and timeline. - Partner with executive leadership on strategic initiatives, including mergers, acquisitions, and EHR integrations. - Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, and documentation to ensure projects meet defined goals. - Change Management: - Implement structured methodologies to prioritize and manage organizational resources effectively. - Communicate with stakeholders at all levels to drive adoption and ensure alignment with strategic objectives. - Risk and Issue Management: - Identify, monitor, and mitigate project risks and issues to ensure successful outcomes. - Manage scope changes by documenting, reviewing, and obtaining stakeholder approval. - Collaboration and Communication: - Work with cross-functional teams to define requirements, milestones, dependencies, costs, and success criteria. - Develop and manage communication plans, providing clear and regular updates to stakeholders. - Liaise with internal and external project managers, systems integrators, and contractors to ensure cohesive project execution. - Process Improvement and Governance: - Assist in developing and rolling out IT PMO standards and processes. - Facilitate post-implementation reviews and lessons learned to improve future project execution. Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree or higher required, or equivalent experience. Requirements - Experience managing complex projects and programs, including Gantt chart creation. - Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet). - PMP certification preferred. - Experience with new application implementation (e.g., ERP, EHR, TMS). - Knowledge of IT infrastructure and systems integration. - Experience establishing and executing IT PMO processes. Competencies - Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to make sound, independent decisions. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills. - Proven ability to manage projects with budgets from concept to completion. - Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks effectively. - Leadership and teamwork skills, with the ability to guide and support others. Workplace Environment - Collaborative and dynamic environment requiring flexibility and adaptability to evolving priorities. - Long periods of time spent working on a computer, including tasks such as data analysis, report preparation, and project planning. - Regular interaction with cross-functional teams/leadership, requiring strong virtual and in-person collaboration skills. - Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities in a fast-paced environment with shifting requirements. - Potential need for extended hours during critical project phases or deadlines. - Occasional travel to project sites or stakeholder locations for meetings, system implementations, or training sessions. Accanto’s Commitment to Equal Opportunity Accanto is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law. Benefits - HSA and PPO insurance with HSA or FSA options (Blue Cross Blue Shield) - Dental insurance (Delta Dental) - Vision insurance (EyeMed) - Short-term and long-term disability insurance - Company-paid life insurance - 401(k) plan available two months after start date - Company 401(k) matching for up to 50% of your contribution, up to 6% of your compensation - Paid time off is a crucial part of maintaining work and life balance. Our generous PTO plan accrues annually and begins with your first whole pay period. Eligible employees enjoy seven paid holidays and one floating holiday in addition to their regular PTO.