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Marketing Associate - PMO Operations

Posted 4 Hours Ago
Hybrid
Chicago, IL
70K-78K Annually
Junior
Hybrid
Chicago, IL
70K-78K Annually
Junior
The Marketing Associate will support operational excellence across the Marketing & Communications team by managing workflows, tracking project progress, and facilitating communication among stakeholders.
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ZS is a place where passion changes lives. As a management consulting and technology firm focused on improving life and how we live it, we transform ideas into impact by bringing together data, science, technology and human ingenuity to deliver better outcomes for all. Here you'll work side-by-side with a powerful collective of thinkers and experts shaping life-changing solutions for patients, caregivers and consumers, worldwide. ZSers drive impact by bringing a client-first mentality to each and every engagement. We partner collaboratively with our clients to develop custom solutions and technology products that create value and deliver company results across critical areas of their business. Bring your curiosity for learning, bold ideas, courage and passion to drive life-changing impact to ZS.
What you'll do: Marketing Associate - Project Management in the Enterprise is a foundational role supporting operational excellence across the Marketing & Communications team. This position focuses on managing the production lifecycle, workflows and processes for marketing projects, ensuring projects are initiated, tracked and completed efficiently. The role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys solving operational challenges, and is motivated by enabling teams through reliable systems and processes.
You will work closely with internal stakeholders across content, design, digital, events, brand and communications, acting as a key liaison to maintain continuity and momentum in project execution.
  • Project Setup & Coordination
  • Set up and organize marketing projects in Workfront, structuring workflows to provide clarity on task flow, ownership and timelines.
  • Monitor progress and proactively coordinate with internal teams and external vendors to keep deliverables on track.
  • Production Lifecycle Management
  • Drive smooth execution of marketing projects by managing workflows and ensuring process discipline.
  • Facilitate production meetings to align stakeholders and resolve bottlenecks.
  • Process Compliance & Improvement
  • Ensure adherence to standardized marketing processes and contribute to identifying and implementing improvements.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain operational stability and optimize workflows.
  • Communication & Stakeholder Engagement
  • Act as a point of contact for project-related queries and issue resolution.
  • Facilitate clear communication among team members and help ensure deadlines are met.
  • Growth & Exposure (as opportunities arise)
  • Provide project management support for go-to-market campaigns and internal transformation initiatives, including planning, tracking, and coordination of deliverables.
  • Participate in special projects and process improvement efforts to expand your skill set and professional experience.

What you'll bring:
  • Bachelor's degree in marketing, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • 1-3 years of experience in marketing operations, project coordination or PMO functions.
  • Hands-on experience with Workfront (strongly preferred). If not, strong hands-on exposure to another project management and production workflow platform is required.
  • Understanding of marketing project types, production workflows and processes.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, matrixed environment with high attention to detail.
  • Proactive problem-solving skills and collaborative approach.
  • Experience working with content, creative and digital teams to deliver high-quality outputs.
  • International collaboration skills and flexibility to connect with global teams as needed.
  • Project Management related and/or digital channels certification(s) a plus.
  • Technical acumen acquired through working on tools & platform related issues, integrations, automation etc.
  • Confidence and assertiveness to collaborate and build credibility with colleagues and senior leaders.
  • Fluency in English
  • Client - first mentality
  • Intense work ethic
  • Collaborative spirit and problem solving - approach

How you'll grow:
  • Cross-functional skills development & custom learning pathways
  • Milestone training programs aligned to career progression opportunities
  • Internal mobility paths that empower growth via s-curves, individual contribution and role expansions

Hybrid working model:
We are committed to giving our employees a flexible and connected way of working. A flexible and connected ZS allows us to combine work from home and on-site presence at clients/ZS offices for the majority of our week. The magic of ZS culture and innovation thrives in both planned and spontaneous face-to-face connections.
Perks & Benefits:
ZS offers a comprehensive total rewards package including health and well-being, financial planning, annual leave, personal growth and professional development. Our robust skills development programs, multiple career progression options and internal mobility paths and collaborative culture empowers you to thrive as an individual and global team member.
Travel:
Travel is a requirement at ZS for client facing ZSers; business needs of your project and client are the priority. While some projects may be local, all client-facing ZSers should be prepared to travel as needed.Travel provides opportunities to strengthen client relationships, gain diverse experiences, and enhance professional growth by working in different environments and cultures.
Considering applying?
At ZS, we honor the visible and invisible elements of our identities, personal experiences, and belief systems-the ones that comprise us as individuals, shape who we are, and make us unique. We believe your personal interests, identities, and desire to learn are integral to your success here. We are committed to building a team that reflects a broad variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. Learn more about our inclusion and belonging efforts and the networks ZS supports to assist our ZSers in cultivating community spaces and obtaining the resources they need to thrive.
If you're eager to grow, contribute, and bring your unique self to our work, we encourage you to apply.
ZS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment and advancement opportunities without regard to any class protected by applicable law.
To complete your application:
Candidates must possess or be able to obtain work authorization for their intended country of employment. An on-line application, including a full set of transcripts (official or unofficial), is required to be considered.
NO AGENCY CALLS, PLEASE.
Find Out More At:
www.zs.com
Salary: $70,000.00 - $78,000.00

Top Skills

Project Management Tools
Workfront

ZS Boston, Massachusetts, USA Office

One Boston Place, 28th Floor, Boston, MA, United States, 02108

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