The Judge Group

HYBRID in Riverwoods, IL

Contract

Corporate finance area – finance and corporate services

2 large initiatives :

• Testing system implementations to ensure functionality is working, test cases, validations, etc – lead and manage this effort
• Implementation of 2 applications – work with teams/vendors on this. Oracle source to pay is one of the systems they are implementing. Open systems payments system is the other – migration of their wire payments system

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for managing projects from inception to implementation.
• Actively manages and escalates risk and customer-impacting issues within the day-to-day role to management.
• Gathers business requirements and translates them for project teams.
• Leads project teams to ensure projects are completed on time, within budgets, and meet business needs.
• Assembles project teams. Aligns roles and responsibilities for all project resources.
• Assists with business requirements analyses. Manages project scopes, issues, and risks.
• Ensures change controls are executed appropriately. Estimates work efforts and manages resources.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Payment Services background
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business
• 6+ years of experience in Project Management, or related experience
• In lieu of a degree, 8+ years of experience with Project Management, or related experience

The Judge Group

Project Manager

Hybrid – 60015

6-18 months contract

Job Description:

• Responsible for managing projects from inception to implementation. Leads project teams to ensure projects are completed
• on time, within budgets, and meet business needs.
• Actively manages and escalates risk and customer-impacting issues within the day-to-day role to management.
• Gathers business requirements and translates them for project teams. Manage all aspects of
• each projects. Leads project teams to ensure projects are completed on time, within
• budgets, and meet business needs. 50%
• Assembles project teams. Aligns roles and responsibilities for all project resources. Ensures
• project progress is tracked and team members are providing progress updates. 20%
• Assists with business requirements analyses. Manages project scopes, issues, and risks.
• Ensures change controls are executed appropriately. Estimates work efforts and manages
• resources. 10%
• Documents agendas, meeting minutes, action items, project plans, and issue logs.
• Communicate project statuses to stakeholders. 20%

Must Have:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business
• 6+ years of experience in Project Management, or related experience
• In lieu of a degree, 8+ years of experience with Project Management, or related experience

Nice To Have:

• Master’s Degree in Business or related field
• Prior PMO/Payment Services experience
• Strong communication skills & ability to influence at all levels
• Cross-functional experience
• Experience driving and launching technology/Digital products

The Judge Group

Our Pharmaceutical client is currently seeking a Manager, Corporate Communications

The Manager, Corporate Communications will be responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive communications strategy that supports company objectives while aligning with enterprise priorities. The individual will be partnering with leaders across the function to identify and amplify newsworthy moments for internal and external audiences through the appropriate channels.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Include but not limited to the following. Other duties may be assigned):

• Develop and implement a comprehensive corporate communication strategy that aligns with company goals and objectives.
• Provide leadership with strategic communications counsel and support for internal and external presentations, interview opportunities, speaking engagements, etc.
• Provide writing and editing support for key announcements as appropriate, including the development of news releases, Q&A documents, fact sheets and media backgrounders.
• Manage media relation including developing and maintaining relationships with certain outlets, journalists and influencers to drive positive coverage.
• Develop and test crisis communications plans, ensuring timely and effective communication during critical situations.
• Monitor and analyze R&D communications metrics to continuously improve effectiveness and identify opportunities for improvement.

Qualifications:

• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality, exercising discretion and independent judgment on matters of significance.
• Strong ability to independently problem-solve, take initiative to assist others and find creative solutions.
• Knowledge of compliance and regulatory standards in the Pharma industry.
• Strong computer skills in MS Office applications.
• Demonstrated effectively worked in multicultural diverse global company environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must be very comfortable dealing with all levels of employees, ability to form solid working relationships, in particular with senior level managers.

Education and/ or Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in health care industry communications required; pharmaceutical experience preferred.
• Bilingual in Japanese preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience managing media relations and crisis communications.
• Deep understanding of traditional, digital and social media platforms and strategies.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience working in a global organization preferred, with the ability to navigate cultural differences and communicate effectively across different regions.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience in Healthcare or Pharma industry is required.

The Judge Group