Senior Project Manager

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The Planet Group is seeking a Senior Project Manager to join one of our well-known global pharmaceutical clients.

• Pay : $35-43/hr depending on experience (W2 and benefit options)
• Location : Hybrid in Mettawa, IL (T-TR onsite)
• Duration: 1 year to start (potential to extend / convert)

Senior Project Manager Responsibilities:

• 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 on a daily basis
• Report to assigned Ad Agency account manager
• Partner with creative team on project initiatives
• Adhere to all company-wide financial policies

Senior Project Manager 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
• Understand the client's 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