Creative Project Manager

Creative Project Manager #26-10116 Mettawa, IL Onsite Job Description

Description:

Core Job Posting Data

Position Title:

Project Manager I # of

Positions:

1

Length of Contract:

1 years Tentative Start date: ASAP

Location/Site:

Lake County, IL

Onsite/Hybrid Schedule:

three days onsite/2 days remote Description Details 1. Are you open to look at candidates willing to relocate? Yes 2. What I'm looking for: o Advertising agency experience (within the last 2-3) within account/client services o 1 year of pharmaceutical (not healthcare) experience within the agency o No media account managers, no creative department managers, no advertising sales folks We are really trying to find the PM's that know the basics of project management:

• managing multiple projects in varying stages of development
• developing and maintaining timelines
• allocating and securing resources
• adaptability and problem-solving
• note taking
• client-service attitude workstyle
• working with others without direct authority to advance projects 3.

What are the top 3-5 skills requirements should this person have? 1. Extremely detail-oriented 2. Ability to manage multiple projects at the same time 3. Proactive, problem-solving skills 4. Ability to develop, maintain and manage project timelines 5. Advertising Agency Experience (within last 2-3 years) a. Ideal agencies (AbelsonTaylor, Area23, Eversana Intouch, FCB, TBWA, closerlook, MERGE, DDB, DigitasHealth, Evoke) 4. What are the top 3-5 skills requirements that would be nice to have-but not required? 1. Digital experience 2. Pharmaceutical marketing experience (last 2-3 years) 3. Print-production experience 5. Work Schedule (Define days,# of hours)/ Is Overtime offered or required? If yes, how many hours, what impact to scheduled working hours? The position is full time Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week. We offer a hybrid schedule (3 days on-site). Project Manager I - Ad Agency Contract Position

PRIMARY FUNCTION / PRIMARY GOALS / OBJECTIVES

The Project Manager (I) is responsible for the planning, scheduling and execution of all projects (print and digital) within Ad Agency (A3). This role works closely with their assigned account manager to help coordinate daily activities within A3 and continue to develop the ongoing relationship with their respective brand teams to keep projects on schedule, on budget and on strategy.

PROJECT/PROCESS MANAGEMENT

• Develop project schedules, allocate resources and communicate project status and schedules to all key stakeholders and ensure deliverables and key milestones are met on time and within budget
• Conduct regular status meetings with internal teams and clients to review progress, identify risks, and develop mitigation strategies. Capture notes and distribute recaps with action items.
• Set up and manage routes for all projects through the internal agency approval process (Kantata, WorkFront)
• Understand the Medical/Legal/Regulatory (Veeva) review process and prepare all assets and documentation for submission and review in accordance with
• Promotional Material Review Process
• Coordinate interactive resources with studio/programming/creative leads
• Be the primary point of contact for all third-party development/deployment vendors providing regular updates, managing expectations, and addressing any issues or concerns
• Create, compile, and maintain project and department documentation as needed (technical documentation, server folder structure, spec sheets, estimate tracking, etc.

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FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

• Track time on a daily basis.
• Assist with providing estimates.
• Assist with billing and ensure billing is completed on schedule.
• Adherence to all company-wide financial policies

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS

• Understand promotional 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
• Proficiency using the Microsoft Suite of products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint) and other systems (Kantata/Mavenlink, Workfront)_

ACCOUNTABILITY / SCOPE

• Reports to their assigned Ad Agency account manager
• Partners with creative team on project initiatives

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor degree required
• 1-4 years of ad agency experience required (minimum), project management and pharmaceutical experience a plus
• Strong attention to detail and excellent communications skills: verbal, presentation, written
• Understanding of print and digital project lifecycles and different project management methodologies/styles
• Familiarity with print production process, web technologies and digital trends
• 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

EEO:

"Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of - Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans."