Associate Director, Program Management

WHO WE ARE:

We think too much marketing isn’t us. It’s mass markets not audiences of one. Homogenous groups are to be targeted, not individuals to be inspired. Segments to reach, not people with their own ideas and ambitions. It’s one size fits all and it’s dull.

When it comes to individuals, we’re fierce. We stand up for individuality. We speak up against bland, broad-brush generalizations. We fight for solutions that adapt to the individual’s needs, beliefs, behaviors, and aspirations. And we commit to doing this in every aspect of our work for clients and their consumers.

We actively foster an inclusive workplace where diversity and individual differences are valued and leveraged to achieve the agency’s vision. And most importantly we value every individual’s well-being. We are Fiercely Individual.

HOW WE DO IT:

At RAPP we are fiercely focused on the individual and how we can create value from every individual’s experience with a brand. We do this across three capability areas: customer-centric consulting, creativity that inspires action, and customer experience management.

Our data analysts know who that person is. Our strategists understand what they want. And our award-winning Technologists and Creatives know how to get it to them.

RAPP is an integral part of Omnicom’s Precision Marketing Group, comprising 4,000 creatives, technologists, strategists, and data and marketing scientists across 40 global markets.

RAPP provides a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits plan. Benefits for this role include health/vision/dental insurance, 401(k), stock options, Healthcare & Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts, vacation, sick, and personal days, paid parental leave and disability benefits. For more information regarding Omnicom benefits, please visit omnicombenefits.com. A reasonable estimate of the salary for this role, at the time of posting, is $94,000- $111,000. This range is specific to Dallas and multiple factors are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to: skill set, experience and training, certifications; etc. This is an exempt position. If your requirements fall outside of this range, you are still welcome to apply.

YOUR ROLE: 

As Associate Director of Project Management, you are the driving force behind client projects and internal solutions – you are the one who knows how to make things happen. You are a strategic expert in execution and process from project initiation to delivery. You are passionate about this space from print, DM, and Digital to the web to gaming and mobile. You are creative, solutions-driven, organized, and have exceptional people skills.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Drive the planning and execution of simultaneous integrated projects
• Leads project direction collaborating with cross-functional teams to define and re-define project specifications (goals, budget, schedule, and scope)
• Collaborates with disciplines across the agency to deliver world-class work and meet client objectives
• Key client contact regarding project deliverables, progress, solutions, financials
• Lead and mentor Project Managers and Sr. Project Managers
• Author and review program SOWs and estimate documentation
• Maintain responsibility for the development and management of timelines, quality, and profit margins related to agency deliverables
• Resolve critical timeline issues and implications
• Build strong working relationships with internal team(s) as external partners and vendors
• Oversee internal account-related meetings including weekly producer/account status meetings, internal reviews, etc.
• Direct resource management against deliverables ensuring alignment against work and required times throughout the project lifecycle
• Risk management, proactively mitigating risks and comfortable driving solutions to adapt to changes from inception or project to delivery
• Drive project measurement, reporting, and analysis
• Evaluate and optimize production workflows and processes
• Proficient with programs such as Visio, Excel, PPT, and MS Project
• Experience with project management/workflow tools a plus
• Project documentation samples are required (SOW and Project Plan)

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

• 7+-9 years of industry experience producing and project management at a media, entertainment, or creative brand and/or interactive advertising agency
• Working knowledge & understanding of web technologies, including HTML, DHTML, Flash, XML, etc.
• Direct Marketing experience an advantage
• Possess an established track record of successful accomplishment with clients/teams
• Effective communication and presentation skills - capable of presenting solutions in a clear, logical manner
• Excellent negotiation skills

RAPP provides a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits plan. Benefits for this role include health/vision/dental insurance, 401(k), stock options, Healthcare & Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts, vacation, sick, and personal days and positive activism days, paid parental leave and disability benefits. For more information regarding Omnicom benefits, please visit www.omnicombenefits.com. A reasonable estimate of the salary for this role, at the time of posting, is $94,000-$111,000. This range is specific to Dallas and multiple factors are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to: skill set, experience and training, certifications; etc. This is an exempt position. If your requirements fall outside of this range, you are still welcome to apply.

“As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status.”

NOTE:  This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.