Project Manager II (non-IT)

Mindlance

Mettawa, IL

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Advertising Agencies, Biotech and Pharmaceutical, Brand Marketing (Branding), Budget Management, Communication Skills, Corporate Compliance, Digital Video, Establish Priorities, Finance, Financial Policies, Healthcare, Multitasking, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Process Management, Productivity Management, Project/Program Management, Sales Management, Team Player, Time Management, Time Tracking, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Mettawa, IL
POSTED
20 days ago
Position Title: Project Manager II
# of Positions: 1
Length of Contract: 1 years
Tentative Start date: ASAP
Location/Site: Lake County, IL
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]

" 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
" Open to remote candidates, but candidates would not be considered for FT opportunities unless they can support onsite requirements
" 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.

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