Project Manager II (non-IT)

Pay: $46hrLocation: Mettawa, IL - Onsite Hybrid - 3 Days Onsite 2 RemoteContract: 1 year - based on performance and business needsWhat I'm looking for:•5-10 years of advertising agency experience (within the last 3-5 years) within accountclient services•1-5 years of pharmaceutical (not healthcare) experience within the agency•No media account managers, no creative department managers, no advertising sales folks•Open to 'strategy' folks, but need to have recent account experience•Recent titles include: Account Supervisor, Account Director, VPAS, Managing DirectorWhat are the top 3-5 skills requirements should this person have?1. Detail-oriented2. Quick learner, able to take initiative3. Collaborator with ad agency and project management experience4. Strong communication skills, both verbal and written5. Able to manage multiple projects with easeWhat are the top 3-5 skills requirements that would be nice to have-but not required?1. Digital Experience2. Client engagement and facing skills3. Print-production experienceJOB DESCRIPTIONProject Manager II Senior Project Manager - Client Ad AgencyContract PositionPRIMARY FUNCTION PRIMARY GOALS OBJECTIVESThe Project Manager works closely with their assigned account manager to help coordinate daily activities and the ongoing relationship with their respective brand teams.KNOWLEDGE SKILLS•Understand Client guidelines including, but not limited to, corporate branding, promotional material development, Veeva PromoMats review and corporate compliance.•Understand the Agency Workflow Process including project initiation and kickoff, collaboration, necessary approvals, production and archiving.•Demonstrate clear and concise written and verbal communication skills.•Demonstrate the ability to prioritize and multi-task to enhance productivity and manage workload.•Possess ability to work in a high-volume, rapidly paced environment.PROJECTPROCESS MANAGEMENT•Develop and update project timelines from initiation to completion across internal departments•Assist on print, digital and video projects, including trafficking all projects through the Agency.•Help facilitate ongoing, timely and accurate communications to ensure all projects are completed on time and within budget.•Track time on a daily basis.ACCOUNTABILITY SCOPE•Reports to their assigned Client Ad Agency account manager•Partners with creative team on project initiatives•Adherence to all company-wide financial policiesQUALIFICATIONS•Bachelor degree required•5-10 years of ad agency experience required (minimum) within the last 3-5 years, project management experience a plus•1-5 years of pharmaceutical (not healthcare) experience within the agency•Excellent communications skills: verbal, presentation, written•High energy, positive, organized individual who is comfortable in a high-visibility role•Great collaborator with ability to focus on both the big picture and small details

Created: 2025-01-12