Careers at the Planet group

Project Manager

Mettawa, IL 60045

Posted: 10/31/2025 Employment Type: Contract Job Category: Marketing Job Number: 639064 Is job remote?: No

Job Description

The Planet Group is seeking a Project Manager to join one of our well-known global pharmaceutical clients. 

The Project Manager works closely with their assigned account manager to help coordinate daily activities and the ongoing relationship with their respective internal business partners.
  • Pay: $34-$36/hr depending on experience 
  • Location: Mettawa, IL - Hybrid
Project Manager Responsibilities
  • Understand the client's guidelines including, but not limited to, corporate branding, promotional material development, Veeva PromoMats review and corporate compliance.
  • Understand the client's Ad 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:
  • Assist on print, digital, and video projects, including trafficking all projects through the client's Ad Agency.
  • Help facilitate ongoing, timely and accurate communications to ensure all projects are completed on time and within budget.
  • Assist with providing estimates and timelines.
  • Assist with billing and ensure billing is completed on schedule.
  • Track time daily.
Accountability / Scope:
  • Reports to their assigned client's Ad Agency account manager.
  • Partners with creative team on project initiatives.
  •  Adherence to all company-wide financial policies.
Project Manager Qualifications:
  • Bachelor degree required.
  • 4-8 years of ad agency experience required (minimum), pharmaceutical experience a plus.
  • 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.
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