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. Knowledge / Skills: Understand *** guidelines including, but not limited to, corporate branding, promotional material development, Veeva PromoMats review and corporate compliance.

Job Title: Project Manager II - Ad Agency/Pharma
Duration: 12+ months (Possible Extension)
Location: Mettawa, IL 60045 OR Florham Park, NJ 07932
Hybrid Schedule: Three days onsite/2 days remote
Pay Rate: $40/hr

• 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]
• PMs are more important to have ad agency exp rather than pharma. Also, good PM experience with different projects is important if no agency/pharma
• Also would consider candidates with no degree if they have appropriate experience, but candidate would not be considered for FT opportunities

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