Creative Services Project Manager

• Education: Bachelors degree required preferably in marketing communications advertising or business
• Advanced or fluent English proficiency is required.
• Experience: 3-5 years of professional-level experience in a project management role either in an external or internal agency in the print/publishing/marketing fields
• Proven project management skills in a complex environment
• Knowledge of and experience with the following software programs: Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint Project etc.)
• Knowledge of and experience with Workfront is highly desirable
• Knowledge of the following programs is helpful but not required: Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign Illustrator Photoshop etc.)
• Knowledge of Biopharma Laboratory Product and Services and Healthcare Industry a plus
• Ad agency project management experience preferably in print direct marketing digital campaigns and promotions.
• Strong ability to negotiate timelines while maintaining project integrity.
• Proven track record of managing multiple projects (50 projects) simultaneouslyin a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional communication skills to bridge the gap between clients creative teams and production teams.
• Team player with excellent relationship-building skills
• Adept at crisis management
• Able to work independently resourceful and solution-oriented
• Excellent written verbal communication and presentation skills
• Strong understanding of the creative process as well as video animation design and print/web production
• Successful track record at client service in a marketing or creative environment
• Ability to create and execute successful marketing tasks within an overall framework
• Detail oriented
• Collaborate with internal teams to develop define or in some cases redefine SOP

• Collaborate on creative direction and development with clients design teams and production teamsto ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Participate in creative development meetings ensuring final output adheres to the creative brief.
• Partner with outside agenciesto manage clients marketing efforts when required.
• Oversee the end-to-end project lifecycle including developing managing and publishing literature and digital campaigns.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships working closely with internal teams to execute marketing initiatives.
• Review clients change requests assess schedule/cost impacts and propose effective alternatives.
• Negotiate timelines maintaining strict adherence to all deadlines.
• Ensure all branding guidelines are strictly followed for assigned projects.
• Recommend effective reuse of past materialsto optimize resources and minimize costs.

• Minimal physical effort is required. Work is mainly sedentary.
• Work assignments are diversified. Examples of past assignments are used to resolve work problems and plan for expected safety requirements.
• Frequent volume of work and deadlines may impose strain on a routine basis.
• Ensure all projects comply with the creative brief project specifications and industry standards.
• Obtain final sign-offon all projects before release.
• Develop maintain and strictly adhere to project schedules identifying key milestones risks and contingency plans.
• Leverage knowledge of graphic design creative production video animation and marketing best practicesto enhance project outcomes.
• Continuously optimize workflows ensuring process efficiency and reducing project turnaround times.

Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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