Associate Project Manager

Quad; Bolingbrook (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Quad, a global marketing experience company, seeks an Associate Project Manager to drive successful project delivery. The role involves managing a variety of projects from initiation to execution, ensuring high-quality results on time and within budget. Candidates should have relevant experience and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

401(k)

Holidays

Vacations

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of integrated project management experience in an agency setting preferred.
• Basic knowledge of project management methodologies is essential.
• Strong interpersonal skills necessary for fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee assigned projects, ensuring timely and flawless execution.
• Identify resources for solutions across all capabilities.
• Manage multiple projects in high-pressure situations.

Skills

Project Management

Interpersonal Skills

Problem Solving

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Workfront

Job description

As a global marketing experience company, Quad’s goal is to help our clients win every day. We use our data-driven integrated marketing and manufacturing platform to streamline solutions for our clients, reduce friction and enhance their marketing spend effectiveness. We’ve built a rich legacy by believing in our people, allowing them to act like owners and to take charge of their own success. Whether an operator, sales rep, a graphic artist or a clinician, we’re all driven to perform at our best— for ourselves and our clients. At our core, we’re a company that believes we can always create a better way.

Our Associate Project Managers are creative problem-solvers who anticipate project needs, think on their toes, and find innovative solutions from the inception of a project through final execution to make sure Quad delivers on time and on budget.

Employees can be expected to be paid an annualized salary range of $50,000 to $55,000, based on variations in knowledge, skills, experience and market conditions.

Responsibilities

• As the primary owner of assigned projects, anticipate and proactively solve issues with scope, timeliness, resourcing, and budgets across a multitude of projects, from traditional print/collateral to digital and social media, and ensure work is delivered on-time and flawlessly,
• Identify internal resources needed to implement solutions across all capabilities of Quad’s fully integrated offering and lead the team to ensure creative alignment and seamless project completion.
• Manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment while adapting to project change.
• Enforce deadlines with an overall strong sense of urgency, humor and empathy.
• Act on behalf of clients in facilitating their programs, including yearly updates, new specifications, and legal requirements.
• Perform other duties from time to time to meet the changing needs of the client.
  
  

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of integrated project management experience in an agency setting, preferred.
• Basic knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite and project management methodologies. Workfront experience a definite plus.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
  
  

We offer excellent benefits to eligible employees, including 401(k), holidays, vacations and more.

Quad is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a place of belonging — a space where employees do not need to sacrifice who they are to exist and grow in our workplace. Quad does not discriminate on any unlawful basis including race, religion, color, national origin, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Quad also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.

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