Pivot Design

Senior Project Manager - Pharma

Pivot Design Chicago, IL

Pivot Design is a creative agency focused on wellness. Woman-owned and independent, seeing things differently is in our DNA. We think freely and move quickly to push the boundaries of what wellness brands can be, making them more vibrant, approachable, and real. To us, wellness is way more than a category. It’s a mindset that inspires what we do and why we do it: to leverage the power of design to change the trajectory of people’s lives.


We are looking for a seasoned Senior Project Manager with 6-8 years of experience to lead marketing and advertising projects. You should be comfortable managing and partnering with internal stakeholders and clients. Responsibilities include delivering projects on time and within the defined scope of work, resourcing creative, strategic, and technical team members, and managing timelines. The right candidate will have a background in business skills, digital technology knowledge, budgeting, and analysis. We are looking for candidates who are both assertive and empathetic and focused on solving problems and managing shifting priorities.


You will be the go-to on the execution of projects but will also see beyond execution to provide strategic insights. You will be responsible for the flawless delivery of projects on time and within budget and must be a highly collaborative team member.



General Responsibilities:

  • Develops project timelines, generates estimates and tracks progress
  • Schedules internal reviews and meetings as necessary
  • Provides input to senior management on client plans, projects, and all deliverables
  • Executes all projects on time, on budget, and to client expectations
  • Manages project communications, including status reports, client feedback, and internal check-ins
  • Brings teams together to actively solve current project demands, resolve any internal issues, or for proactive ideation
  • Ensures all projects are properly resourced
  • Completes weekly and monthly financial reporting on project profitability, revenue phasing, and resource allocation
  • Organizes and oversees the QA process for all projects
  • Manages vendor communications and budgets



Requirements:

  • 6-8 years project management experience in a marketing agency environment
  • Proven track record of developing budgets and managing project timelines and resources so all projects are delivered on time and within budget
  • Experience working on integrated campaigns and many different project types within an agency environment – print/direct mail, websites, email campaigns, media asset development, video/photo shoot production, brand launches, etc.
  • Experience with PM software like Smartsheet, Monday.com, Mavenlink, JIRA, etc.
  • Detail-oriented and extremely organized
  • Ability to work and collaborate with counterparts (creative, developers, strategists) to ensure the team has what is needed in order to deliver accurate and quality work to our clients
  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Experience with pharmaceutical clients is strongly preferred



What We Offer:

At Pivot Design, we believe that our people are our greatest asset, and we have developed an employee-centric culture where we value our people above all else. With a focus on employee wellness, we offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, disability and life insurance, Flexible Spending and Healthcare Savings Accounts, a 401(k) & Profit Sharing Plan with company match, Unlimited PTO and a flexible hybrid work environment. We are a passionate group of creative experts who support one another in our efforts to produce award-winning work for our amazing clients.


Many of the greatest ideas and creative come from a diverse mix of minds, backgrounds, and experiences, and Pivot is committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment. Pivot provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic disposition, neurodiversity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category under federal, state and local law.

  • Seniority level

    Associate
  • Employment type

    Full-time
  • Job function

    Project Management
  • Industries

    Advertising Services

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