Project Manager III

Location: Mettawa, Illinois
Job Type: Contract
Compensation Range: $42 - 46 per hour

We are seeking an organized and proactive Project Manager to support account management and coordinate print, digital, and video projects from initiation to completion. The ideal candidate will have strong communication and multitasking skills, an understanding of agency workflows and compliance guidelines, and the ability to deliver projects on time and within budget.
 
Responsibilities:
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 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 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.
  
   

JOBID: 102026-164127
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Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Cella, a randstad digital company, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Cella by randstad digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.