Location: Florham Park, NJ 07932 or Mettawa, IL 60045 (3 days onsite/2 days remote)
Duration: 12 months - possible extension or conversion
Tentative Start date: ASAP
What we are looking for:
- PMs are more important to have ad agency exp rather than pharma. Also, good PM experience with different projects is important if no agency/pharma.
- Advertising agency experience with pharmaceutical clients for at least 5 consecutive years would be a plus.
- 5-10 years of ad agency experience within the last 3-5 years; project management experience a plus.
- A bachelor's degree would be preferred, but we would consider candidates with no degree if they have appropriate experience, but candidate would not be considered for FT opportunities.
- Excellent communication skills: verbal, presentation, written.
- High-energy, positive, organized individual who is comfortable in a high-visibility role.
- Great collaborator with the ability to focus on both the big picture and small details.
Job Description
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 multitask to enhance productivity and manage workload.
- Possess the 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 with 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 the creative team on project initiatives.
- Adherence to all company-wide financial policies.