Project Planner (Local)

Simantel; Peoria (IL); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Peoria is seeking a Project Planner to manage marketing campaigns from start to finish. The role involves client interaction, budget management, and workflow efficiency. Ideal candidates will have a degree in marketing or business and experience in project management. This position offers a hybrid work schedule with competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

401(k)

PTO

Flexible work arrangements

Holiday pay

Comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• 4-year degree or equivalent experience in marketing or business required.
• Previous agency experience in project management is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage marketing campaign projects and resource allocation.
• Provide financial management on assigned accounts.
• Support communication around estimating and budgets.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Organization

Communication

Facilitation

Education

4-year college or university degree

Job description

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Salary Range: $54,000 - $75,000 annually

This salary is based on experience and qualifications, in alignment with the level of responsibility assigned. This role offers opportunity for professionals at various career stages to contribute meaningfully and grow within our organization. For a list of our benefits, please click here.

Posting Date: May 7, 2025

Expiration Date: May 28, 2025

This is a local position. Although this is a local role, we offer a hybrid schedule. This role requires you to be in the Peoria, IL office Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday with the option to work from home Monday and Friday.

Job Description

As a Project Planner, my objective is: Manage marketing campaign projects and resource allocation between departments from start to finish, facilitate scoping conversations with clients to create estimates and project schedules, manage client budgets, and uphold marketing processes related to financial and workflow management.

The outcomes I need to produce for clients are:

• Manage all aspects of workflow efficiency to ensure marketing campaigns are completed on time
• Provide financial management on assigned accounts, including creation of project estimates and statements of work, and ongoing management of billing actions and budgets

The outcomes I need to produce for the agency are:

• Support regular communication around estimating and budgets, implement adjustments to project quotes for clients and internal resources to keep projects within budget
• Resolve workflow or budgeting issues impacting the bottom line, engaging with internal teams and clients as needed
• Organize effective start-up and scoping workshops, acting as a key facilitator for team alignment
• Manage tasks, timelines, and deliverables for multiple projects simultaneously, focusing on dependencies, deadlines, and future planning
• Proactively support balanced workloads by collaborating within the department and running traffic meetings or resource discussions

To produce these outcomes, I need to:

• Set and understand full estimates and scopes for each project
• Effectively kick-off projects with completed budgets, scopes, schedules, and resource allocations
• Maintain detailed documentation and organized files
• Communicate clearly and effectively within the team
• Own the quality and efficiency of each project to meet deadlines
• Manage the overall financial health of projects, including estimating, budgeting, and invoicing
• Facilitate effective meetings

The skills and abilities I require are:

• 4-year college or university degree or equivalent experience in marketing or business
• Previous agency experience in project management is a plus
• Experience in fast-paced, campaign-driven environments or three years of relevant experience is a plus
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multi-faceted projects
• Ability to build relationships and communicate honestly to move projects forward
• Strong facilitation skills to probe key project details
• Organization, documentation, and file management skills
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize projects for multiple clients

Decision-making authority includes:

• Timing of material approvals
• Budget concerns and when to escalate
• Daily schedules and timelines
• Prioritization of work for resources

Leading indicators of success:

• Building effective relationships
• Problem-solving and forward thinking
• Asking questions and being assertive
• Managing multiple projects and clients
• Understanding project statuses and deadlines

Long-term success indicators:

• Leading project scoping and estimating initiatives
• Creating detailed statements of work with financial understanding
• Proactive resource and financial management
• Understanding billing and its impact on the bottom line
• Mentoring new Project Planners

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Simantel offers an attractive compensation package, including competitive salary, 401(k), PTO, flexible work arrangements, holiday pay, and comprehensive benefits.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage all interested individuals to apply and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Simantel is not currently hiring individuals who require sponsorship under U.S. immigration laws.