We are looking for a Product Manager to lead discovery and delivery efforts for software solutions that improve how work gets done in complex, real-world environments. Based in Chicago, Illinois, this role focuses on learning directly from users in the field, shaping practical product decisions, and guiding solutions from early insight through launch and adoption. The ideal candidate combines strong qualitative research capabilities with product ownership, technical fluency, and the ability to drive measurable outcomes in ambiguous client settings.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Conduct field-based research to understand operational workflows, user behaviors, and pain points, then translate those insights into clear product direction.<br>• Define and prioritize product initiatives by balancing user needs, business goals, and technical feasibility in partnership with engineering teams.<br>• Lead product work across discovery, prototyping, implementation, and post-launch adoption to ensure solutions deliver meaningful results.<br>• Build trust with frontline and non-technical users to gather honest feedback and encourage successful adoption of new tools and processes.<br>• Facilitate discussions with client stakeholders, delivery teams, and leadership to align on priorities, solution design, and expected outcomes.<br>• Create structured models, requirements, and product plans from qualitative findings to support effective execution and roadmap decisions.<br>• Partner with engineers to evaluate tradeoffs, clarify scope, and identify practical uses for automation within operational workflows.<br>• Design pilot programs, phased launches, and enablement approaches that support behavior change and long-term product success.<br>• Maintain and refine product backlogs, track issues, and support Agile delivery practices using tools such as Jira.<br>• Contribute to repeatable product and research methods that strengthen how teams deliver solutions over time.
<p><strong>Robert Half is partnering with our client, a leading Fortune 500 financial services organization, in this search for a Brand Marketing Manager to support high-visibility campaigns within a dynamic, fast-paced environment.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Location: </strong>Hybrid in Chicago (3 days onsite)</p><p><strong>Pay Rate: </strong>$50-53/hour</p><p><strong>Duration: </strong>6-month contract with strong potential for extension or conversion</p><p><strong>Hours: </strong>40 hours/week</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Position Overview:</strong></p><p>The Brand Marketing Manager will support the execution and day-to-day management of integrated marketing campaigns, with a focus on small business initiatives across paid and owned channels. This highly executional role partners closely with internal stakeholders and agency teams to bring campaigns to market, while managing workflows, developing creative briefs, coordinating production, and ensuring cross-functional alignment. The ideal candidate brings strong brand marketing and agency collaboration experience and thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><em>Brand & Campaign Management</em></strong></p><ul><li>Support execution of integrated, omnichannel marketing campaigns aligned to business and brand objectives</li><li>Ensure consistency with brand guidelines across all deliverables</li><li>Partner with internal teams to align on priorities, timelines, and campaign goals</li></ul><p><strong><em>Creative Development & Agency Management</em></strong></p><ul><li>Develop and deliver clear, actionable creative briefs to agency partners</li><li>Manage agency relationships, including feedback, revisions, and final deliverables</li><li>Oversee production of creative assets across channels including digital, social, video, print, and email</li><li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams (media, social, PR, analytics, project management) to ensure cohesive execution</li><li>Incorporate consumer insights into campaign development in partnership with research teams</li></ul><p><strong><em>Execution & Project Management</em></strong></p><ul><li>Manage multiple campaign workstreams, ensuring timelines, milestones, and deliverables are met</li><li>Oversee creative and media trafficking to ensure accuracy and timeliness</li><li>Coordinate campaign launches with internal and external partners</li><li>Track progress, maintain documentation, and ensure stakeholder alignment</li></ul><p><strong><em>Compliance & Approvals</em></strong></p><ul><li>Ensure all campaign materials meet legal, compliance, and risk requirements</li><li>Manage approval workflows and secure necessary sign-offs prior to launch</li></ul>
<p><strong> Local Associate Account Manager</strong></p><p><strong>Employment Type:</strong> 13 Week Contract, Potential for extension or conversion </p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Chicago, IL</p><p><strong>Pay: </strong>Available on W2</p><p><strong>Job Summary</strong></p><p>The Local Associate Account Manager is responsible for supporting and managing local television advertising sales accounts from booking through invoicing. This role serves as a key partner to Account Executives and internal stakeholders, ensuring accurate order execution, campaign stewardship, reporting, and billing support. The position is well-suited for someone who is detail-oriented, analytical, and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.</p><p>This role is primarily internal-facing and focuses on operational execution rather than direct sales activities.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Support all Local Multimedia sales activities, including Linear, Addressable, Programmatic, and Self-Serve advertising, from sale through post-sale</li><li>Steward assigned accounts from pre-sale through post-sale, including ongoing maintenance and revisions</li><li>Handle order input, management, and servicing for local linear television campaigns</li><li>Execute revisions to orders and budgets of record as required</li><li>Collaborate with internal teams to execute campaigns, monitor performance, and deliver client reporting</li><li>Partner with Traffic teams to address discrepancies, ensure correct commercial placement, and meet programming requirements</li><li>Coordinate with Finance and Accounting teams to support billing, invoice adjustments, and pricing corrections</li><li>Manage made-goods, spot replacements, and ensure campaigns run in full</li><li>Produce and distribute pre-logs, post-log reports, and posting reports</li><li>Perform heavy data entry, documentation, and record keeping</li><li>Support political sales activity as needed</li><li>Communicate with agencies primarily via email regarding orders, reporting, and fulfillment</li><li>Review real-time programming changes with sellers and managers to ensure accurate execution</li></ul>