Project Manager II (non-IT) at The Fountain Group
Mettawa, IL
About the Job
Pay: $46/hr
Location: Mettawa, IL - Onsite / Hybrid - 3 Days Onsite / 2 Remote
Contract: 1 year - based on performance and business needs
What I'm looking for:
• 5-10 years of advertising agency experience (within the last 3-5 years) within account/client services
• 1-5 years of pharmaceutical (not healthcare) experience within the agency
• No media account managers, no creative department managers, no advertising sales folks
• Open to 'strategy' folks, but need to have recent account experience
• Recent titles include: Account Supervisor, Account Director, VP/AS, Managing Director
What are the top 3-5 skills requirements should this person have?
1
Detail-oriented
2
Quick learner, able to take initiative
3
Collaborator with ad agency and project management experience
4
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
5
Able to manage multiple projects with ease
What are the top 3-5 skills requirements that would be nice to have-but not required?
1
Digital Experience
2
Client engagement and facing skills
3
Print-production experience
JOB DESCRIPTION
Project Manager II / Senior Project Manager – Client Ad Agency -- Contract Position
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 Client 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 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 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.
ACCOUNTABILITY / SCOPE
• Reports to their assigned Client Ad Agency account manager
• Partners 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) 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
Location: Mettawa, IL - Onsite / Hybrid - 3 Days Onsite / 2 Remote
Contract: 1 year - based on performance and business needs
What I'm looking for:
• 5-10 years of advertising agency experience (within the last 3-5 years) within account/client services
• 1-5 years of pharmaceutical (not healthcare) experience within the agency
• No media account managers, no creative department managers, no advertising sales folks
• Open to 'strategy' folks, but need to have recent account experience
• Recent titles include: Account Supervisor, Account Director, VP/AS, Managing Director
What are the top 3-5 skills requirements should this person have?
1
Detail-oriented
2
Quick learner, able to take initiative
3
Collaborator with ad agency and project management experience
4
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
5
Able to manage multiple projects with ease
What are the top 3-5 skills requirements that would be nice to have-but not required?
1
Digital Experience
2
Client engagement and facing skills
3
Print-production experience
JOB DESCRIPTION
Project Manager II / Senior Project Manager – Client Ad Agency -- Contract Position
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 Client 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 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 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.
ACCOUNTABILITY / SCOPE
• Reports to their assigned Client Ad Agency account manager
• Partners 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) 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