PROJECT MANAGER I - ADVERTISING AGENCY Job at Jobleads-US, Mettawa, IL

  • Jobleads-US
  • Mettawa, IL

Job Description

PROJECT MANAGER I – ADVERTISING AGENCY

Location: Mettawa, IL
Schedule: Hybrid – 3 days onsite / 2 days remote
Duration: 12-month contract
Hours: Monday–Friday, 40 hours/week
Start Date: ASAP
Pay Rate: $40–$41/hour

Position Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented Project Manager I with recent advertising agency experience to support the planning, scheduling, and execution of print and digital marketing projects. This position will work closely with account/client service teams, creative partners, internal stakeholders, and external vendors to keep projects on schedule, on budget, and aligned with client objectives.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage multiple projects simultaneously across various stages of development.

  • Develop, maintain, and communicate project timelines, milestones, and deliverables.

  • Coordinate resources and collaborate with cross-functional creative, digital, production, and account teams.

  • Conduct project status meetings, document meeting notes, and distribute recaps with action items.

  • Track project progress, identify risks or issues, and proactively develop solutions.

  • Coordinate projects through internal agency review and approval processes.

  • Support pharmaceutical promotional material review and approval workflows.

  • Coordinate digital, interactive, and creative resources to ensure timely project delivery.

  • Serve as a key point of contact for third-party vendors and development partners.

  • Maintain project documentation, estimates, specifications, folders, and other project materials.

  • Assist with project estimates, time tracking, billing, and financial documentation.

  • Communicate effectively with clients and internal stakeholders to manage expectations and keep projects moving forward.

  • Support both print and digital project lifecycles from initiation through production and completion.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree.

  • 1–4 years of advertising agency experience.

  • Recent advertising agency experience within the last 2–3 years .

  • Experience in account services, client services, or agency project management .

  • Pharmaceutical agency experience strongly preferred/required.

  • Strong project coordination and organizational skills.

  • Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities.

  • Excellent attention to detail.

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.

  • Proactive, adaptable, and solution-oriented approach.

  • Ability to collaborate effectively with teams and stakeholders without direct authority.

  • Comfortable working in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Pharmaceutical marketing experience.

  • Digital marketing/project experience.

  • Print production experience.

  • Experience with Veeva PromoMats or Medical/Legal/Regulatory (MLR) review processes .

  • Experience with Workfront, Kantata/Mavenlink , or similar project management/workflow platforms.

  • Familiarity with web technologies and digital marketing trends.

Ideal Background

Candidates with recent agency experience at organizations such as pharmaceutical advertising agencies, healthcare/life-sciences agencies, integrated marketing agencies, or full-service advertising agencies are encouraged to apply. Experience managing client-facing creative, digital, print, or pharmaceutical marketing projects is particularly relevant.

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Job Tags

Contract work, Work at office, Immediate start, Remote work, Monday to Friday

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