Project Manager II (non-IT)

The Fountain Group; Florham Park (NJ); Hybrid; USD 55,104 - 63,369; Full time

Job summary

The Fountain Group is seeking a Marketing Project Manager for a prominent client in Florham Park, NJ. The role focuses on developing and managing high-volume marketing project timelines and coordinating deliverables across internal teams and external partners.

The position offers a 12-month contract with a hybrid work model (2 days remote, 3 days onsite) and a pay rate of $40-$46 per hour, depending on experience. Bachelor's degree and ad agency experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5+ years of ad agency experience required; will not consider candidates without ad agency experience.
• Pharmaceutical experience highly preferred.
• Project management experience preferred.
• Excellent communications skills: verbal, presentation, written.
• High energy, positive, organized in a high-visibility role.
• Great collaborator with ability to focus on both big picture and details.

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and maintain high-volume project timelines across departments.
• Support print, digital, and video marketing initiatives and traffic through agency channels.
• Facilitate clear communication between internal teams, clients, and agency partners.
• Monitor progress, identify delays, and assist with issue resolution to stay on schedule and budget.
• Track time allocation and expenses to support reporting and accountability.
• Collaborate with creative teams, account managers, and cross-functional departments.
• Assist Client Ad Agency Account Managers with coordination, status updates, and admin tasks.
• Maintain project documentation, schedules, and reporting tools for visibility.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies and operational standards.
• Analyze data and metrics to support process improvements and decisions.
• Coordinate multiple projects simultaneously with attention to deadlines and quality.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Budget tracking

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Fountain Group is currently seeking a Marketing Project Manager for a prominent client in Florham Park, IL.

Pay: $40-$46/hour (based on experience)

Shift: Hybrid - 2 days remote, 3 days onsite.

Duration: 12-month contract – potential to extend or convert based on performance and budget.

Overview

• Develop, manage, and maintain high volume project timelines from initiation through completion while coordinating deliverables across internal departments.
• Support print, digital, and video marketing initiatives by managing project workflows and ensuring timely trafficking through agency channels.
• Facilitate clear, accurate, and timely communication between internal teams, clients, and agency partners to ensure projects are completed on schedule and within budget.
• Monitor project progress, identify potential delays, and assist with resolving issues to maintain operational efficiency.
• Track daily time allocation and project-related expenses to support accurate reporting and financial accountability.
• Collaborate with creative teams, account managers, and cross-functional departments to execute project initiatives successfully.
• Assist assigned Client Ad Agency Account Managers with project coordination, status updates, and administrative support.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, schedules, and reporting tools to support visibility and workflow management.
• Ensure compliance with company-wide financial policies, procedures, and operational standards.
• Analyze project data and performance metrics to support process improvements and operational decision‑making.
• Coordinate multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail, deadlines, and quality standards.
• Support budget tracking and resource management to promote successful project completion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5+ years of ad agency experience required; will not consider candidates without ad agency experience.
• Pharmaceutical (not healthcare) experience highly preferred.
• Project management experience preferred.
• 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.