Project Manager II / Senior Project Manager

Kelly Services; Mettawa (IL); Hybrid; USD 86,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelly Services in Mettawa, Illinois seeks a Project Manager II / Senior Project Manager (Ad Agency) for a 12-month, full-time assignment with a hybrid schedule.

The role requires at least 5 consecutive years in an advertising agency working with pharmaceutical clients, a Bachelor’s degree, strong communication, and ability to manage multiple projects on tight timelines; compensation is $48.90 per hour on W2, with 3 days onsite and 2 days remote.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree required.
• 5-10 years of ad agency experience with pharmaceutical clients (last 3-5 years preferred).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily activities and maintain the relationship with brand teams.
• Develop and update project timelines from initiation to completion across internal departments.
• Assist on print, digital and video projects; traffic all projects through the agency.
• Facilitate timely and accurate communication to ensure projects meet deadlines and budget.
• Track time on a daily basis.

Skills

Advertising agency experience

Pharmaceutical clients

Project coordination

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor degree

Job description

Finding a Full-Time job that fits your lifestyle isn't always easy. That's where Kelly comes in. We're seeking a Project Manager II / Senior Project Manager (Ad Agency) to work at a premier client in Mettawa, Illinois-60045.

Job Duration: 12 Month
Pay rate: $48.90/hour on W2
Shift: Hybrid Schedule: 3 days onsite / 2 days Remote (Mon-Fri) - 1st Shift

Job Description:

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]
Also would consider candidates with no degree if they have appropriate experience, but candidate would not be considered for FTopportunities

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 AbbVie guidelines including, but not limited to, corporate branding, promotional material development, Veeva Promo MATS 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 communications 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 traffickjing all projects through the Agency.
• Help facilitate ongoing, timely and accurate communication to ensure all projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Track time on a daily basis.

ACCOUNTABILITY / SCOPE:

• Report to their assigned AbbVie Ad Agency account manager.
• Partner 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) withinthelast3-5years, 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.