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Creative Project Manager, NON IT

Staffmark Group
$32.00-$37.00
401(k)

May 15, 2025
Creative PM (1-4 years of experience) Hybrid: 3 days onsite with no exceptions. (Mettawa is between Buffalo Grove and Lake Forest) Freelance, 1 year NON IT, NO C2C Our global pharma client is looking to add a Creative PM to their existing PM team on a contract basis to support a variety of campaign initiatives executed at their in-house agency, located in Mettawa, IL. Per the manager, the ideal candidate will come with the following experiences/skills: Ability to manage large volume of multiple projects at the same time Comfortable managing digital marketing projects; emails, digital sales aids, social media Proactive, problem-solving, detail-oriented, organized Ability to develop, maintain and manage project timelines Advertising or Creative Agency Experience (within last 2-3 years) Additionally, the client would ideally like a professional who also comes with: Pharmaceutical marketing experience (last 2-3 years) Print-production experience Project Manager I PRIMARY FUNCTION / PRIMARY GOALS / OBJECTIVES The Project Manager is responsible for the planning, scheduling and execution of all projects (print and digital) within In-House Ad Agency. This role works closely with their assigned account manager to help coordinate daily activities and continue to develop the ongoing relationship with their respective (in-house) 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 this mandated 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.) 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)_ QUALIFICATIONS * Bachelor degree required * 1-4 years of related project management experience in ad or creative agency required (minimum). 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 Digital People is proud to offer major medical, dental, vision and 401K benefits! #LI-SS2 #LI-HYBRID The Illinois pay transparency law requires employers to include a good-faith estimate of the pay scale and benefits in any job posting. After you have applied, download our Staffmark Group WorkNOW App to receive real-time job offers and apply for additional opportunities. You can download it from the App Store or get it on Google Play. 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