Job Title: Project Manager II
Location: Mettawa, IL – 60045
Duration: 12+Months
Shift: Day Shift (M-F)
Pay Rate: $46/hrs. on W2

Hybrid Schedule: three days onsite/2 days remote

Note:

• Must have advertising agency experience with pharmaceutical clients at least 5 consecutive years. [this is a non-negotiable and we won’t consider any resumes without this requirement]
  

• 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
  

• Open to remote candidates, but candidates would not be considered for FT opportunities unless they can support onsite requirements
  

• Also would consider candidates with no degree if they have appropriate experience, but candidate would not be considered for FT opportunities

Job Description

• 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 AbbVie 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 daily.

ACCOUNTABILITY / SCOPE

• Reports to their assigned AbbVie 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

What happens next: 
Once you apply, you’ll proceed to the next steps if your skills and experience look like a good fit. But don’t worry—even if this position doesn’t work out, you’re still in our network. That means all our recruiters at Kelly will have access to your profile, expanding your opportunities even more! 
Helping you discover what’s next in your career is what we’re all about, so let’s get to work.
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