Project Manager

Kelly Services; South San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

medical

dental

vision

telemedicine

retirement plan

paid holidays

Job summary

Kelly Services is seeking a proactive Project Manager to oversee production workflows for multiple projects in a hybrid environment in South San Francisco. You will drive day-to-day execution, manage timelines and scopes, and act as the main liaison with brand marketers and creatives.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of PM or account management experience in healthcare/pharma advertising, plus hands-on MLR familiarity and experience with Veeva Vault PromoMats.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project or account management experience within a healthcare or pharmaceutical advertising agency.
• Hands-on experience managing pharmaceutical promotional content through MLR review.
• Working knowledge of Veeva Vault PromoMats and understanding FDA/OPDP requirements for branded materials.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously.
• Experience collaborating with creative teams and providing organized direction.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with Workfront, Asana, or Monday.com.

Responsibilities

• Intake and translate requests into briefs, timelines, and resource plans.
• Oversee daily production for multiple projects and channels.
• Manage project status, priorities, and capacity for the creative team.
• Serve as liaison for brand marketers and managers.
• Coordinate MLR submissions and revisions through to approval.
• Route final assets through Veeva and internal channels.
• Identify and resolve risks related to scope, timing, and resources.
• Contribute to evolving studio workflows and reporting standards.

Skills

Project management

Account management

Cross-functional coordination

Tools

Veeva Vault PromoMats

Workfront

Asana

Monday.com

Job description

Project Manager

Status: Full-time

Working Model: Hybrid (Onsite: Tuesday to Thursday)

Schedule: Monday - Friday, Standard business hours

Contract Role

About the Role

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Project Manager to oversee production workflows within our studio. In this hands‑on role, you’ll be accountable for ensuring schedules, scopes, and handoffs are effectively managed across all projects. You will function as the key point of contact for brand marketers and brand managers, and as an operational partner to our Creative Director, Art Directors, and Designers.

As Project Manager, you’ll drive day‑to‑day execution, protect the creative team’s focus, and ensure every project is prepared and submitted on time for MLR review.

Key Responsibilities

• Intake and evaluate new requests from brand teams; translate them into clear briefs, timelines, and resource plans.

• Oversee daily production for multiple concurrent projects and channels.

• Manage project status, priorities, and capacity on behalf of the creative team.

• Serve as the primary liaison for brand marketers and managers.

• Coordinate MLR submissions; monitor review cycles and oversee revisions through to approval.

• Route final assets through Veeva and internal distribution channels.

• Proactively identify, flag, and resolve risks related to scope, timing, and resourcing before they escape.

• Contribute to the evolution of studio workflows, templates, and reporting standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project or account management experience within a healthcare or pharmaceutical advertising agency.

• Hands‑on experience managing pharmaceutical promotional content through MLR review.

• Working knowledge of Veeva Vault PromoMats, and an understanding of FDA/OPDP requirements for branded and unbranded materials.

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously.

• Experience working collaboratively with creative teams, providing clear and organized direction.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Familiarity with project management tools such as Workfront, Asana, or Monday.com.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in an in‑house creative or content studio.

• Exposure to modular content and content reuse workflows.

• Experience with AI‑assisted content production tools.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work‑related resources.

Please note: The following benefits reflect Kelly's general offerings. Eligibility may vary by assignment, location, and job type.

• medical
• dental
• vision
• telemedicine
• term life
• whole life
• accident insurance
• critical illness
• a legal plan
• short‑term disability
• retirement savings plan
• service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year)
• transit spending account
• paid sick leave

Click here (https://www.mykelly.com/help-support-working-with-kelly-us/#Benefits) for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce.

Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.

Kelly may use AI‑powered tools during the recruitment and hiring process. For full details, including how Kelly uses AI, your rights, and how to request a reasonable accommodation, visit the Recruitment Artificial Intelligence Notice (https://www.kellyservices.com/hubfs/myKelly/Resources/Employment_Policies/Recruitment-Artificial-Intelligence-Notice.pdf?hsLang=en).

Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly's Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.

We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities.