Project Manager

Zeno Group • Chicago, IL

11d

About The Position

Zeno Group is seeking a Project Manager for their Health & Wellness practice. This role involves bringing organization to complex projects, helping teams stay connected and on track, coordinating multiple workstreams, solving operational challenges, and supporting successful client programs. The Project Manager will be a key connector across various teams, driving integrated client programs from planning through delivery by managing timelines, budgets, resources, and workflows. They will proactively identify risks and ensure teams have the necessary clarity, context, and support to deliver their best work. This position is ideal for someone highly organized, collaborative, solutions-oriented, and curious about improving processes. The role offers opportunities to build project management and business acumen, navigate the complexities of Health & Wellness communications, and identify more efficient ways of working.

Requirements

• 3+ years of project management, integrated marketing / PR agency, advertising, digital, or related experience.
• Experience coordinating projects, timelines, and deliverables across multiple teams.
• Familiarity with budgets, statements of work (SOWs), and project tracking.
• Strong organizational skills with experience managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Experience working collaboratively across cross-functional teams.
• Ability to multi-task, while working calmly and efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Excel, Google Sheets, Smartsheet, or similar project management tools.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to keep teams informed and aligned.
• Ability to organize complex information into clear project plans and actionable next steps.
• Curiosity and passion for improving workflows and supporting operational excellence.
• Collaborative mindset with a willingness to learn, ask questions, and contribute ideas.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting integrated communications or marketing programs.
• Familiarity with agency financial processes or resource planning.
• Experience using project management or workflow management platforms.
• Experience working in a regulated environment, with familiarity navigating FDA, legal and regulatory review processes, is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of larger projects and/or own day-to-day project management of smaller integrated workstreams, from intake and scoping through delivery.
• Establish clear timelines, milestones, owners, and next steps.
• Proactively identify risks and drive accountability across teams to keep work moving.
• Assist with statements of work (SOWs), budget tracking, forecasting, and scope management.
• Help identify potential project risks or changes.
• Develop and maintain project timelines and coordinate priorities across client teams and specialty practices.
• Anticipate needs, resolve issues, and remove barriers as they arise.
• Partner with client teams, finance, resource management, and agency specialists to facilitate communication, coordinate deliverables, and support integrated programs.
• Schedule and attend internal meetings, communicate next steps, and assign ownership of tasks.
• Help maintain project templates, documentation, and workflows.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and team collaboration.
• Build project management skills by working closely with experienced team members, contributing ideas, and supporting a collaborative environment.
• Understand the unique considerations of Health & Wellness communications, including client/stakeholder review processes, claims and messaging requirements, and the need to coordinate timely input across subject matter experts and specialty partners.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Prescription plans
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Paid subscription to Headspace
• Access to mental health providers and services through an employee assistance program
• Generous vacation
• Paid holidays
• Self-care time
• 401(k) plan
• Pretax flexible spending accounts
• Tuition assistance
• Life insurance
• Free access to a certified financial coach
• Monthly allowance for ZenoFit program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed