Project Manager II JP33114 (eyecare)

Project Manager I (Non-IT) – Eye Care Brand Operations
Location: North Chicago, IL (Hybrid – Tue, Wed, Thurs onsite)
Schedule: Monday–Friday, standard business hours
Contract: 6–12 months to start (extension based on performance & business needs)
Pay Rate: $63-$67/hr based on benefit selection
 
Orion Group is seeking a Project Manager I (Non-IT) to support Eye Care brand team initiatives within our pharmaceutical client’s IMCO organization.
This role is responsible for coordinating, planning, and executing cross-functional brand and operational projects, ensuring alignment with business priorities, timelines, and budget expectations.
The ideal candidate brings a strong mix of project management, budget tracking, governance, and stakeholder communication, with the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment.
 
What You’ll Do:
Project Management & Execution

• Lead and coordinate Eye Care brand initiatives from planning through execution
• Develop and manage project timelines, milestones, and deliverables to ensure on-time and within-budget delivery
• Track progress and proactively identify risks, dependencies, and potential delays

Governance & Performance Tracking

• Establish and maintain governance processes to track project progress, performance, and accountability
• Monitor both financial and strategic metrics, ensuring alignment to IMCO standards
• Provide regular status updates and reporting to stakeholders and leadership

Budget & Financial Management

• Manage budget-related processes including monthly forecasting, purchase orders, and vendor coordination
• Track actuals vs. forecast and ensure financial accuracy across projects
• Partner with finance and business teams to support budget planning and reconciliation

Stakeholder Communication & Collaboration

• Serve as a central point of contact across cross-functional teams including Marketing, ACE, and Brand teams
• Drive clear, consistent communication to ensure alignment on priorities, timelines, and deliverables
• Facilitate meetings, track action items, and ensure follow-through

Process Improvement & Operations

• Identify opportunities to improve workflows, tracking, and team efficiency
• Support implementation of modular content marketing plans in partnership with Marketing and ACE teams
• Maintain and enhance team portals, documentation, and shared resources

Calendar & Coordination

• Own and manage the Eye Care team calendar of events
• Coordinate key activities, meetings, and milestones to ensure alignment across initiatives

 
What You Bring:

Required:

• 5+ years of experience in project or program management (non-IT)
• Strong experience managing timelines, deliverables, and cross-functional projects
• Proven ability to manage budgets, forecasts, and financial tracking
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities

Preferred:

• Experience in pharmaceutical, healthcare, or regulated industries
• Experience with Smartsheet, project management tools, or content management systems
• Background supporting marketing, brand, or commercial teams
• Experience building or maintaining governance frameworks and reporting processes

 
What Success Looks Like:

• Projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned to business goals
• Strong governance processes are in place with clear tracking and accountability
• Stakeholders are aligned, informed, and engaged
• Processes are continuously improved for efficiency and scalability
• Full compliance with IMCO policies and procedures

 
Key Traits for Success:

• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Strong communicator with executive presence
• Proactive and solutions-oriented
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, matrixed environment
• Able to balance strategic oversight with hands-on execution

 


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