Project Manager II (non-IT)

Position Title: Project Manager II Length of Contract: 1 years Location/Site: ABV1 in Mettawa Onsite/Hybrid Schedule: three days onsite/2 days remote " 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] 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