Spectraforce Technologies
Project Manager [Ad-agency]
Spectraforce Technologies, Lake Forest, Illinois, United States, 60045
Project Manager [Ad-agency]
12 months
Lake Forest IL 60045
* 5-10 years of advertising agency experience (within the last 3-5 years) within account/client services
* 1-5 years of pharmaceutical (not healthcare) experience within the agency
* No media account managers, no creative department managers, no advertising sales folks
* Open to 'strategy' folks, but need to have recent account experience
* Recent titles include: Account Supervisor, Account Director, VP/AS, Managing Director
What are the top 3-5 skills requirements should this person have?
1. Detail-oriented
2. Quick learner, able to take initiative
3. Collaborator with ad agency and project management experience
4. Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
5. Able to manage multiple projects with ease
What are the top 3-5 skills requirements that would be nice to have-but not required?
1. Digital Experience
2. Client engagement and facing skills
3. Print-production experience
Job Description
Project Manager II / Senior Project Manager - Ad Agency -- Contract Position
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 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.
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 / SCOPE
* Reports 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
12 months
Lake Forest IL 60045
* 5-10 years of advertising agency experience (within the last 3-5 years) within account/client services
* 1-5 years of pharmaceutical (not healthcare) experience within the agency
* No media account managers, no creative department managers, no advertising sales folks
* Open to 'strategy' folks, but need to have recent account experience
* Recent titles include: Account Supervisor, Account Director, VP/AS, Managing Director
What are the top 3-5 skills requirements should this person have?
1. Detail-oriented
2. Quick learner, able to take initiative
3. Collaborator with ad agency and project management experience
4. Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
5. Able to manage multiple projects with ease
What are the top 3-5 skills requirements that would be nice to have-but not required?
1. Digital Experience
2. Client engagement and facing skills
3. Print-production experience
Job Description
Project Manager II / Senior Project Manager - Ad Agency -- Contract Position
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 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.
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 / SCOPE
* Reports 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