Project Manager II (non-IT)

The Project Manager works closely with their assigned account manager to help coordinate daily activities and the ongoing relationship with their respective brand teams. " Understand the Agency Workflow Process including project initiation and kickoff, collaboration, necessary approvals, production and archiving.

Position Title: Project Manager II
# of Positions: 1
Length of Contract: 1 years
Tentative Start date: ASAP
Location/Site: Mettawa
Onsite/Hybrid Schedule: three days onsite/2 days remote
Manager is prioritzing local candidates. Please do not submit any remote candidates.
Candidates near NJ will be considered. But for 2 of the positions, because most of the team is in Mettawa and the nuances of the work, we are leaning towards folks who can come into the office in Mettawa more.

" Must have advertising agency experience with pharmaceutical clients at least 5 consecutive years. [this is a non-negotiable and we won t consider any resumes without this requirement]
" Also would consider candidates with no degree if they have appropriate experience, but candidate would not be considered for FT opportunities

Job Description
Project Manager II / Senior Project Manager *** Ad Agency -- Contract Position

PRIMARY FUNCTION / PRIMARY GOALS / OBJECTIVES
The 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 *** 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.

PROJECT/PROCESS 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 *** Ad Agency account manager
" Partners with creative team on project initiatives
" Adherence to all company-wide financial policies

QUALIFICATIONS
" 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

EEO:

Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans.