Senior Project Manager

Planet Group; Mettawa (IL); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The Planet Group is seeking a Senior Project Manager to join a globally recognized pharmaceutical client. Hybrid role in Mettawa, IL, with on-site and remote collaboration and a pay rate of $35–$40.63 per hour, depending on experience.

You will develop and update project timelines, assist on print, digital and video projects, and ensure timely communications to keep projects on time and within budget. Track time daily and report to the ad agency account manager, partnering with the creative team

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree required.
• 5-10 years of ad agency experience within the last 3-5 years; PM experience a plus.
• 1-5 years of pharmaceutical agency experience.
• Excellent communications skills: verbal, presentation, written.
• High energy, positive, organized in a high-visibility role.
• Strong collaborator with ability to balance big picture and details.
• Understand client guidelines including branding, promotional material, Veeva PromoMats & compliance.
• Know the Agency Workflow: initiation, kickoff, collaboration, approvals, production, archiving.
• Clear written and verbal communication; able to prioritize and multi-task.
• Ability to work in a high-volume, rapidly paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and update project timelines across internal departments.
• Assist on print, digital and video projects, trafficking through the agency.
• Facilitate timely communications to keep projects on time and within budget.
• Track time daily and report to the Ad Agency account manager.
• Partner with creative team on project initiatives.
• Adhere to all company-wide financial policies.

Skills

Communication skills

Verbal

Written

Time management

Multi-tasking

High energy

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor degree

Job description

The Planet Groupis seeking a SeniorProject Managertojoin one of our well-known global pharmaceutical clients.

• Pay: $35-40.63/hr depending on experience
• Location: Hybrid in Mettawa, IL(T-TR onsite)

Senior Project Manager Responsibilities:

• Develop and update project timelines from initiation to completion across internal departments
• Assist on print, digital and video projects, including trafficking all projects through the Agency
• Help facilitate ongoing, timely and accurate communications to ensure all projects are completed on time and within budget
• Track time on a daily basis
• Report toassigned Ad Agency account manager
• Partnerwith creative team on project initiatives
• Adhere to all company-wide financial policies

Senior Project Manager Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree required
• 5-10 years of ad agency experience required (minimum) within the last 3-5 years, 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
• Understand the client's guidelines including, but not limited to, corporate branding, promotional material development, Veeva PromoMats 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 communication skillsDemonstrate the ability to prioritize and multi-task to enhance productivity and manage workload
• Possess ability to work in a high-volume, rapidly paced environment