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Project Manager ; non-IT

Job in Waukegan, Lake County, Illinois, 60087, USA
Listing for: The Fountain Group
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-30
Job specializations:
  • Marketing / Advertising / PR
    Client Relationship Manager, Digital Marketing
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 40 - 45 USD Hourly USD 40.00 45.00 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Project Manager I (non-IT)

The Fountain Group is currently seeking a Digital Project Manager for a prominent client of ours. This position is in Lake County, IL
.

Job Title: Digital Project Manager I - Client Advertising Agency

Pay Rate: $40–$45/hour

Contract Duration: ASAP start | 1-year contract

Location: Lake County, IL

Work Schedule:

  • Full-time:
    Monday–Friday, 40 hours/week
  • Hybrid:
    Onsite Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday (2 days remote)
Position Overview

The Project Manager I supports the planning, scheduling, and execution of print and digital projects within the Client Advertising Agency (A3). This role partners closely with Account Managers, Creative teams, and external vendors to ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and on strategy, while maintaining strong client relationships.

This is a client-service–oriented project management role within a pharmaceutical advertising agency environment.

What We’re Looking For Required Experience
  • Bachelor’s degree required
  • 1–4 years of advertising agency experience (minimum)
  • Recent experience (within last 2–3 years) in account services or project management
  • At least 1 year of pharmaceutical advertising experience (agency side — not general healthcare)
  • Experience managing multiple projects at varying stages
Ideal Agency Background

Experience from agencies such as:
Abelson Taylor, Area
23, Eversana Intouch, FCB, TBWA, closerlook, MERGE, DDB, Digitas Health, Evoke

Core Responsibilities Project & Process Management
  • Develop and maintain detailed project timelines and schedules
  • Allocate resources and ensure milestones are met
  • Lead status meetings; capture notes, risks, and action items
  • Manage internal agency routing and approvals (Kantata, Workfront)
  • Prepare and submit materials through Medical/Legal/Regulatory (Veeva Promo Mats) review
  • Coordinate with creative, studio, programming, and interactive teams
  • Serve as primary contact for third-party vendors
  • Maintain project documentation (specs, estimates, server folders, tracking)
Financial Management
  • Track time daily
  • Assist with project estimates and billing
  • Ensure compliance with company financial policies
Top Required Skills (Must-Have)
  • Extreme attention to detail
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Proactive problem‑solving mindset
  • Strong timeline development and management skills
  • Recent advertising agency experience
  • Nice-to-Have Skills
    • Digital project experience
    • Pharmaceutical marketing experience (last 2–3 years)
    • Print production experience
    Knowledge & Tools
    • Understanding of promotional guidelines and compliance standards
    • Familiarity with agency workflows and approval processes
    • Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills
    • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint)
    • Experience with Kantata/Mavenlink, Workfront, and Veeva Promo Mats preferred
    Personal Attributes
    • Highly organized and detail-oriented
    • Client-service focused
    • Comfortable working without direct authority
    • Adaptable, collaborative, and solutions-driven
    • Thrives in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment
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