• Manage multiple projects and process workflows for assigned client from initiation to completion.
• Work with internal teams to define project scope, resource requirements, and cost estimates to create scopes of work and documentation for each new project and change request.
• Produce and maintain project documentation, including statements of work, meeting notes, status reports, change management, and client approval documents.
• Work with the strategy, creative, development, and QA teams to make sure all deliverables are correctly executed and meet client expectations.
• Evaluate project burn rates (including both internal and external expenses) and assure account profitability.
• Assess and manage risk within, and across multiple projects.
• Manage communication and relationship building with clients and external partners.
• Coordinate and track projects through the agency process, ensuring the highest quality delivery and flawless execution.
• Develop and execute ongoing account maintenance work, including budgets, call reports, commercial scheduling, requisitions, status reports, and preparation of materials for client meetings.
• Assist in the development and production of plans, presentations, creative briefs, and proposals.
• Review and proofread materials as needed and ensure all key members of the account team have final copies, proofs, etc.
• Internally communicate client expectations for delivery of end product.
• Maintains confidentiality while working closely with client and business partners.

• Bachelors degree in advertising, business, or a related discipline.
• 3-5 years experience in project management, preferably at an advertising agency.
• Knowledge of standard project management tools.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Powerpoint, Excel, etc) and with general web-based interfaces.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a demanding work environment.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Must be located in the Chicago area and willing to commute to our downtown Chicago office location 3 days per week.

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