at Spectraforce Technologies Inc. in LibertyvilleMettawa, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Title: Project Manager
Location: Mettawa, IL 60045 - (Hybrid)
Duration: 12 Months
Primary Function / Goals / Objectives
The Project Manager will collaborate closely with an assigned account manager to coordinate daily activities and maintain the ongoing relationship with respective brand teams.
Knowledge / Skills
Client Guidelines: Proficiency in Client corporate branding, promotional material development, Veeva PromoMats review, and corporate compliance.
Agency Workflow Process: Comprehensive understanding of project initiation, kickoff, collaboration, necessary approvals, production, and archiving.
Communication: Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills.
Productivity & Multitasking: Ability to prioritize tasks and manage workload in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
Project / Process Management
Project Timelines: Develop and update project timelines from initiation to completion across internal departments.
Project Assistance: Assist in print, digital, and video projects, ensuring all projects are trafficked through the agency efficiently.
Communication Facilitation: Ensure ongoing, timely, and accurate communications to complete all projects on time and within budget.
Time Tracking: Track time daily.
Accountability / Scope
Reporting: Reports to the assigned Client Ad Agency account manager.
Collaboration: Partners with the creative team on project initiatives.
Financial Compliance: Adherence to all company-wide financial policies.
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's degree required.
Experience:
5-10 years of ad agency experience within the last 3-5 years, with project management experience being a plus.
1-5 years of pharmaceutical (not healthcare) experience within the agency.
Communication Skills: Excellent verbal, presentation, and written communication skills.
Attributes: High energy, positive, organized individual comfortable in a high-visibility role.
Collaboration: Great collaborator with the ability to focus on both the big picture and small details.
Ideal Candidate Profile
Advertising Agency Experience: 5-10 years within the last 3-5 years in account/client services.
Pharmaceutical Experience: 1-5 years within the agency setting.
Exclusions: No media account managers, creative department managers, or advertising sales professionals.
Strategy Experience: Open to candidates with recent account experience and a strategic focus.
Relevant Titles: Account Supervisor, Account Director, VP/AS, Managing Director.
Top Required Skills
Detail-oriented
Quick learner, able to take initiative
Collaboration with ad agency and project management experience
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
Ability to manage multiple projects with ease
Preferred Skills (Nice to Have)
Digital Experience
Client engagement and facing skills
Print-production experience
SPECTRAFORCE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Please contact Human Resources at nahr@spectraforce.com if you require reasonable accommodation.
