Onward Search is a specialized staffing and talent solutions company that helps professionals find top jobs with the nation’s leading brands. We’re looking to hire a Project Manager for a Healthcare Company.

You’ll join the Digital team to own day-to-day management, oversight and optimization of our Healthcare Professional (HCP) 1:1 marketing programs. This is a one year opportunity. The role is located in Lake County, IL, and is hybrid.

Responsibilities: 

• Responsible for day-to-day management and oversight of medium-high complex brand CRM engagements including developing project plans, creating status reports, conducting weekly status meetings, following up / communicating with all stakeholders to ensure on-time, flawless execution of brand CRM programs.
• Learn the business for the respective therapeutic areas/brands
• Effectively work with multiple departments and agencies throughout project development and implementation to keep projects on time and ensure all requirements are met.

• Proactively manage workload and continuously look for ways to improve brand campaigns to meet brands' objectives and goals by reviewing campaign performance, identifying optimization opportunities, and communicating them to the marketing team.
• Develop and maintain project documents, timelines, proofing checklists and status reports. Possess minute-by-minute knowledge of all work in progress, identify risks and ways to mitigate issues.
• Partner with cross functional / agency teams to create processes to capture requirements, gain approvals, document metadata, and verify data elements needed to execute campaigns.
• Document change requests, notify the team, and understand timeline implications. Seek standardization, automation, and process improvement wherever possible to deliver on vision for the team of faster, better, cheaper year over year.
• Prepare quarterly campaign audits and campaign performance SLAs and review with Associate Director
• Identify any issues or concerns, the team has with cross functional and agency partners. Identify issues, identify root cause, and recommend corrective action where necessary
• Monitors campaign performance and proactively provide recommendations to drive an increase in engagement.
• Participate in the planning process with brands, internal cross functional teams, and their respective agency partners. Maintain check-ins with each team to track actual campaign activity and manage resources accordingly.
• Prepares well-organized, clear, and concise communications and sets clear expectations. Creates quarterly business reviews with brand and omnichannel leaders

Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Marketing or equivalent experience
• 3-5 years of experience of Database Marketing, CRM, Email, Digital, Direct Mail, 1:1 marketing experience
• Minimum of 3 years of hands-on work experience in client service, account or response management discipline
• Digital marketing or interactive agency experience is a plus
• Ability to lead multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills to effectively work with team members
• Analytical ability to identify optimization opportunities and program related issues
• Enthusiastic, solution-oriented attitude in accepting work/new challenges
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office Software: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Perks & Benefits: 

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401k Program
• Commuter Benefit
• eLearning
• Education Reimbursement
• Ongoing Training & Development
• *To qualify for our benefits package, you must work over 30 hours per week and the length of assignment must be a minimum of 10 weeks.

To learn more about this Project Manager opportunity, apply now. Our recruitment team will be in touch, guide you through the interview process, and advocate on your behalf.

Employer Details:

• Onward Search is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in an employment with regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other classification protected by federal, state and local laws and ordinances. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to be considered for employment. EOE/M/F/D/V/SO.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
• Onward Search is unable to support 1099 / Corp-to-Corp or Independent Contractor arrangements at this time. All freelancers will be paid as W2 employees.
• Onward Search offers medical, dental, vision benefits, as well as a 401k program, for all eligible full time temporary assignments.
• Onward Search is a drug-free workplace.
• Onward Search is a nationwide staffing agency and talent solutions provider specializing in creative, marketing and technology. Our clients are continuously turning to us to fill their open positions. Therefore, there is no application deadline for this position, as we are seeking candidates for this type of role across all our clients on an ongoing basis.