Senior Project Manager

Job Description

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

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

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• Develop and update project timelines from initiation to completion across internal departments
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• Assist on print, digital and video projects, including trafficking all projects through the Agency
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• Help facilitate ongoing, timely and accurate communications to ensure all projects are completed on time and within budget
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• Track time on a daily basis
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• Report to assigned Ad Agency account manager
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• Partner with creative team on project initiatives
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• Adhere to all company-wide financial policies
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Senior Project Manager Qualifications:

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• Bachelor degree required
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• 5-10 years of ad agency experience required (minimum) within the last 3-5 years, project management experience a plus
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• 1-5 years of pharmaceutical (not healthcare) experience within the agency
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• Excellent communications skills: verbal, presentation, written
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• High energy, positive, organized individual who is comfortable in a high-visibility role
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• Great collaborator with ability to focus on both the big picture and small details
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• Understand the client's guidelines including, but not limited to, corporate branding, promotional material development, Veeva PromoMats review and corporate compliance
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• Understand the Agency Workflow Process including project initiation and kickoff, collaboration, necessary approvals, production and archiving
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• Demonstrate clear and concise written and verbal communication skills
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• Demonstrate the ability to prioritize and multi-task to enhance productivity and manage workload
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• Possess ability to work in a high-volume, rapidly paced environment
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