A Fortune 500 company in the North suburbs of Chicago is seeking a Project Manager for a long term (12 - 24 month) contract assignment. Job Duties: Project management support for various global brand teams. Monitoring brand performance with team leads: Communicating action due dates, tracking/monitoring progress and performance and providing regular reports on team progress to key Roadmap and Deliverables Planning and execution of key internal meetings and events Developing and delivering internal communications in coordination with the marketing team/brand teams (e.g. monthly newsletter to Areas/Affiliates) Managing annual calendar, synchronizing efforts with critical events in the annual cycle Developing and continuously maintaining / keeping updated team channels and Sharepoint sites as well as Content Central Support the management of the financial budgets for the team leads. by continuously maintaining and aligning between the different functions (e.g. supporting monthly reconciliations and leadership updates)Success in this role requires the ability to: Establish and maintain positive working relationships with all cross-functional team members Coordinate, manage and expedite a multitude of interrelated project activities within the constraints of human and financial resources and changing priorities Proactively assess and clearly communicate the impact to the overarching portfolio of any changes in strategy or direction Identify innovative ways to improve team performance and/or ways of working on an ongoing basis Develop an understanding of the therapeutic area, the business, and the overarching strategy Exhibit a culture of integrity, excellence, initiative and complianceQualifications:
2+ years of experience working in Project or Project Management related role
2+ years of experience working within calendar management and meeting scheduling
2+ years of experience using MS Office
HS Diploma or GED
About Aston Carter:
Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
Hiring diverse talent
Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.