Creative Project Manager

Location: Mettawa, IL, Hybrid Schedule Onsite Tues, Wed, ThursJob Type: 1 year contract with potential for extensionCompensation Range: $40-$42/hr W2We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Project Manager to join our client's in-house team. In this role, you will be responsible for planning, scheduling, and executing a wide range of print and digital projects from inception to completion. Working closely with the assigned Account Manager, you will coordinate daily project activities, manage timelines and budgets, and build strong relationships with internal brand teams. The ideal candidate is a skilled communicator with exceptional organizational abilities who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is committed to delivering high-quality work on time, within budget, and aligned with strategic objectives. Responsibilities:Develop project schedules, allocate resources and communicate project status and schedules to all key stakeholders and ensure deliverables and key milestones are met on time and within budget.Conduct regular status meetings with internal teams and clients to review progress, identify risks, and develop mitigation strategies.Capture notes and distribute recaps with action items.Set up and manage routes for all projects through the internal agency approval process (Kantata, WorkFront).Understand the Medical/Legal/Regulatory (Veeva) review process and prepare all assets and documentation for submission and review in accordance with Promotional Material Review Process.Coordinate interactive resources with studio/programming/creative leads.Be the primary point of contact for all third-party development/deployment vendors providing regular updates, managing expectations, and addressing any issues or concerns.Create, compile, and maintain project and department documentation as needed (technical documentation, server folder structure, spec sheets, estimate tracking, etc.)Track time on a daily basis.Assist with providing estimates.Assist with billing and ensure billing is completed on schedule.Adherence to all company-wide financial policies. Qualifications:Bachelor degree required.1-4 years of ad agency experience required (minimum), project management and pharmaceutical experience a plus.Understand promotional guidelines including, but not limited to, corporate branding, promotional material development, Veeva PromoMats review and corporate compliance.Proficiency using the Microsoft Suite of products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint) and other systems (Kantata/Mavenlink, Workfront).Understand the Agency Workflow Process including project initiation and kickoff, collaboration, necessary approvals, production and archiving.Understanding of print and digital project lifecycles and different project management methodologies/styles.Familiarity with print production process, web technologies and digital trends.JOBID: JN -19 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 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.