PROJECT MANAGER

Location: North Chicago, Illinois

Job Type: Contract

Compensation Range: $38 - 40 per hour


We are seeking a Creative Project Manager to join our internal Business Services Group (BSG) agency as a strategic partner in delivering high-quality, cost-effective creative solutions. In this role, you will bridge the gap between business objectives and creative execution, managing the end-to-end lifecycle of projects that range from global disease awareness campaigns and product launches to high-profile executive leadership meetings.


You will act as the operational engine of the team-interpreting client direction, developing precise estimates, and coordinating creative resources to ensure every initiative is delivered on time and within budget. Whether you are collaborating with Executive Leadership or partnering with external vendors, you will oversee a diverse portfolio of digital media, event management, and corporate communications. If you are a proactive leader with a deep understanding of marketing concepts and visual design production, we want you to help us advance our business priorities in this dynamic creative environment.



Responsibilities:

• Participate in the creative conceptualization process by providing complete project scope to the creative team. Prioritize projects and assure appropriate resources are allocated properly.
• Partner and support the business development team in maintaining BSG business with current clients.
• Manage execution of project plans and timelines to meet project deadlines without exception. Responsible for estimates, quotes, and invoice projects monthly.
• Meet or exceed financial goal within the role of $XXXX annually. Positively influence the improvements in workflow process. As an active member of the Account team, share best practices.
• Provide support outside your 'normal' client base, as business may demand. Partner within BSG Creative to strategize on ways to improve effectiveness.
• Comply with applicable Corporate Policies, Procedures and Mandatory Training. Must be able to communicate project, budgetary, resource or quality challenges and concerns openly with clients/key stakeholders and internal BSG teams.
• The Project Manager should have the ability to adapt to changing external influences. The ability to build relationships quickly will be an asset to the success in this role.
• Must track time on a daily/weekly basis and meet established utilization numbers for this function.
• Must be an excellent communicator collaborating with internal staff to be able to meet critical initiatives. This person must be able to work tactfully and effectively with all levels of employees at especially with Executive Leadership Team.
• Must be self-motivated, willing to take on additional responsibilities, and need little to no supervision. Because of the close interaction with Executive Leadership, superb people skills, executive presence and professionalism are a must.

Qualifications:

• Minimum Education: BA/BS required. Emphasis in Communication, Marketing, Advertising or Business Administration.
• Minimum Experience: Graduates with 5+ years of work experience.
• 5+ years Project Management/Account management. Account Management in a creative agency or meeting/event planning environment experience is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
• Excellent executive oral and written communication skills.
  

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Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.


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 [email protected].


Pay 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.