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Project Manager

WppChicago, ILJuly 3rd, 2026
DescriptionPosition at CMI Media GroupThe OpportunityLead the end-to-end orchestration of pharmaceutical media projects that deliver on time, within scope, and on budget. You will turn complexity into clarity-aligning teams, partners, and creative to launch work that performs. Using Wrike and data-rich dashboards, you'll drive transparency, de-risk delivery, and help clients see progress and outcomes in real time.What You'll DoBuild critical-path plans in Wrike and keep campaigns on schedule by managing dependencies, owners, and automated updates.Stand up client status dashboards that auto-refresh and anchor bi-weekly conversations in metrics, risks, and decisions.Coordinate custom programs with partners and creative teams; maintain SOPs and asset libraries to enable smooth go-lives.Administer and optimize reporting and SOW timelines to keep inputs, approvals, and deliverables flowing.Proactively manage RAIDs (risks, assumptions, issues, dependencies); escalate early with clear options and impact.Lead post-launch reviews and pull through process improvements across future work.What You'll Bring2-4 years managing multiple projects end-to-end in a media/advertising or pharma-adjacent environment.Wrike expertise (timelines, dashboards, automations) and fluency with Microsoft Office.Working knowledge of Agile/Waterfall and when to apply each.Data literacy to read status KPIs and forecast schedule/budget health.Clear, concise communication; strong stakeholder influence across internal teams, partners, and clients.The base salary for this position at the time of this posting may range from $50,000 to $90,000. Individual compensation varies based on job related factors, including business needs, experience, level of responsibility and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package, please visit WPP Benefits for more details.