Project Manager III

Location:

Mettawa, Illinois Job Type: Contract Compensation Range: $42 - 46 per hour

We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Project Manager to coordinate client projects, manage timelines, and support strong relationships with brand teams. Working closely with Account Managers and cross-functional teams, the Project Manager will oversee print, digital, and video projects, ensuring timely delivery, clear communication, and adherence to budgets, workflows, and compliance requirements. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment and can effectively manage multiple priorities.

PRIMARY FUNCTION / PRIMARY GOALS / OBJECTIVES 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 guidelines including, but not limited to, corporate branding, promotional material development, Veeva Promo Mats 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 on a daily basis.

ACCOUNTABILITY / SCOPEReports to their assigned 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.

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Employer:

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At Cella, a randstad digital company, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact  offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.

In addition, Cella by randstad digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

ABOUT CELLAWe are passionate about connecting you with the right role at the right organization—and providing you great benefits for the great work you do. With an attractive compensation package including competitive salary, 401(k) plan, weekly paychecks, holiday pay and a health benefits program, we have you covered.

Cella is an award-winning leader in consulting, staffing and managed solutions for creative, marketing, digital and proposal development teams. We help people build meaningful careers and partner with companies to help them win. Our staffing solutions include freelance, contract, temporary, temp-to-hire and direct hire positions. Cella has earned the 2022 Best of Staffing Client and Talent 10-Year Diamond Awards—an honor earned by only 1% of staffing firms in the U.S. Cella is an equal opportunity employer.