About the Position

Project Manager (Health)

Chicago, Illinois, United States

About VML Health

VML Health is a global healthcare agency that partners with healthcare clients across a broad definition of health, from high science to wellness and everything in between. It operates fluidly within the VML agency, as a core group of health specialists (a ‘vertical’) that has the benefit of autonomy in management, but with support of non-health expertise.

Our purpose is to bridge the gap, bringing people closer to life and all its meaning. We gain a deeper understanding of Healthcare Professionals’ and patients’ needs, behaviors, and lived experiences through what we call ‘radical empathy’.

VML Health creates connected brands that get to the heart, bringing people closer to the lives they want to live. Get to the heart. Connect for life.

Responsibilities

Responsible for ground-level project execution
Understand client business model
Articulate project objectives to team members
Deliver marketing tactics that exceed expectations
Schedule and run meetings with internal team members
Identify resourcing needs and work with Resource Management to secure team members
Act as an internal liaison that reinforces client/project priorities, clarifies requirements, and solves for identified cross-discipline gaps
Support the team in driving internal and external communications (scheduling meetings, compiling/distributing notes, tracking action items, ensure follow-through on intermediate and milestone deliverables, etc.)
Maintain project momentum and keep the project and team on track
Catalog and maintain all project documentation and deliverables
Become well-versed in and clearly explain necessary project processes/workflows, including becoming experts in any client-specific processes, related to the legal/medical/regulatory reviews or similar
Coordinate and/or author points of view as required by a project

Requirements

Experience: 2+ years of agency and/or client-side experience managing large-scale marketing projects
Skills:
- Excellent communication skills; creates clarity where there is ambiguity/confusion
- Strong organization skills
- Attention to detail, willingness to ask questions, and ability to follow up
- Embraces change
- Passion for learning
- Proactive, adaptable, and flexible
- Ability to follow direction
- Understanding of waterfall methodologies

Nice to Have

Proven experience in project management within a marketing agency, with a focus on healthcare clients.
Strong understanding of project management methodologies and tools.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects and teams effectively.
Problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

We Offer

Passionate, driven people: We champion a culture of people that do extraordinary work.
Consciously cultivated culture: We aim to embody the behaviors to build an inclusive community that is in it together, bringing both positivity and active listening into the workplace as we simultaneously strive to empower creative bravery.
Competitive benefits: What we offer full-time hires ranges from the full spectrum of group health coverage options (medical, dental, vision) to a generous 401k match (100% dollar-for-dollar match, up to 5% of salary contribution), and a variety of paid time off offerings that reflect our investment in all aspects of your overall life balance and wellness.
Growth-minded opportunities: We aim to nurture a culture of real-time feedback, growth-oriented mindset, and plenty of training opportunities through VML and WPP, so you can continue to grow personally and professionally.

About the Company

VML is a global creative company that combines brand experience, customer experience, and commerce to create connected brands that drive growth. Guided by a Human First philosophy, VML is known for its innovative work for brands and consistently ranks among the world’s leading creative companies, including the WARC Creative 100. VML’s global network spans 55+ markets with principal offices in Buenos Aires, Kansas City, London, New York, São Paulo, Shanghai, and Singapore.

VML is part of WPP, the trusted growth partner for the world's leading brands. Powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform WPP Open, WPP unites cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, creativity, production, enterprise solutions, and expert strategic counsel.

For more information, please visit www.vml.com and follow along on LinkedIn #WeAreVML.

Salary

The base salary range for this position at the time of this posting is $45,000-$100,000 USD. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package.

Work Location

We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office an average of four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

Equal Opportunity Employer

WPP (VML) is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.

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Project Manager (Health)

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