Project Manager II -Ad Agency

Project Manager II (Non-IT) - Ad Agency
(JP33374) 
Mettawa, IL (Hybrid: Tues–Thurs onsite | Mon & Fri remote optional)
$37-42/hr based on benefit selection
12-month contract to start

Orion Group is seeking a Project Manager II to support our pharmaceutical client’s internal advertising agency. This role is responsible for coordinating and executing pharmaceutical marketing projects across print, digital, and video channels in a fast-paced creative agency environment.

We are specifically seeking candidates with strong experience in pharmaceutical advertising agencies who understand creative workflows, MLR review processes, and high-volume project execution.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Manage integrated creative marketing projects from initiation through delivery
  • Develop and maintain project timelines, workflows, and approvals
  • Coordinate print, digital, and video deliverables across multiple stakeholders
  • Partner closely with account, strategy, creative, and production teams
  • Facilitate communications to ensure projects remain on time and within budget
  • Support MLR/Veeva review submissions and compliance processes
  • Track timelines, project status, risks, and deliverables across concurrent projects
  • Ensure efficient execution within a deadline-driven agency environment

What We’re Looking For

• 5–10 years of advertising agency experience
  • Minimum 5 consecutive years supporting pharmaceutical agency clients
  • Strong project management and workflow coordination experience
  • Experience managing creative marketing projects across print and digital channels
  • Excellent communication, organization, and collaboration skills
  • Bachelor’s degree required

 


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