ILLINA ALAM
Sr. Project Manager
Sterling Heights ,MI
Summary
Senior Project Manager with 8+ years of experience leading complex, cross-functional initiatives for Fortune 500 clients across sustainability reporting, marketing operations, communications, and automotive sectors. Proven success managing $300K+ project budgets, aligning diverse stakeholder groups, mitigating project risks, and delivering strategic programs on schedule. Experienced supporting automotive organizations through enterprise-level reporting, communications, and operational excellence initiatives.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Project Manager
Flag Communication
2020.11 - 2025.06
- Led end-to-end delivery of Sustainability, ESG, DEI, digital marketing, and strategic communications programs for Fortune 500 clients.
- Managed project budgets exceeding $300K while maintaining profitability, client satisfaction, and long-term account growth.
- Directed cross-functional teams including creative, strategy, reporting, and executive stakeholders to deliver projects on schedule and within scope.
- Developed project forecasting and resource allocation models that improved capacity planning and delivery accuracy.
- Identified and resolved scheduling, resource, and stakeholder risks to maintain project timelines and business objectives.
- Supported executive-level reporting aligned with GRI, SASB, and TCFD sustainability frameworks.
Client Coordinator
Valassis
2018.01 - 2020.11
- Supported management of a $50M portfolio of automotive, retail, and telecommunications client business.
- Partnered with automotive clients and internal cross-functional teams to develop and execute integrated marketing initiatives.
- Gathered and translated client requirements into actionable project plans, ensuring successful execution from launch through completion.
- Conducted quality audits and reviews to improve campaign performance and program success.
- Leveraged JIRA, Salesforce, Oracle, and Excel to track deliverables, monitor project status, and provide performance reporting.
Account Executive
Techworld Language Solutions
2016.05 - 2017.12
- Managed relationships and project delivery for major automotive organizations including Ford, Volkswagen, and Toyota.
- Coordinated global language and localization projects across multiple stakeholders and international teams.
- Developed budgets, proposals, presentations, and client-facing solutions supporting enterprise-level initiatives.
- Generated new business opportunities and strengthened client retention through consultative relationship management.
Technical Recruiter
Kappa Search Inc
2015.01 - 2015.10
- Recruited and screened technical professionals across a variety of engineering and IT positions using online sourcing tools, internal databases, networking, and referral channels.
- Built and maintained talent pipelines for multiple open requisitions, ensuring a consistent flow of qualified candidates.
- Conducted high-volume candidate outreach, cold-calling, and relationship-building efforts that resulted in 5 successful direct-hire placements.
- Tracked candidate activity, interview progress, and placement metrics to ensure alignment with client requirements and recruiting objectives.
- Collaborated with clients and internal stakeholders throughout the recruitment lifecycle, improving communication, candidate experience, and hiring efficiency.
Education
BACHELOR OF ARTS - CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI 2010.08 - 8 2014
Skills
Project planning, Scope management, Client relationship management, Project scheduling, Strategic planning, Team leadership, Interpersonal skills, Sustainability and ESG reporting, Automotive industry experience, Resource allocation
Timeline
Sr. Project Manager
Flag Communication
2020.11 - 2025.06
Client Coordinator
Valassis
2018.01 - 2020.11
Account Executive
Techworld Language Solutions
2016.05 - 2017.12
Technical Recruiter
Kappa Search Inc
2015.01 - 2015.10
BACHELOR OF ARTS - CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
2010.08 - 8 2014