Company Description

CoLab is a fully integrated, cross-discipline team that provides best-in-class services in a fluid and modular way. With our clients at the center, we create brand movement at the speed of people’s lives by connecting real-time data with world-class creative, content, and media in service of growth and Return on investment. 

CoLab is a “power of one” solution, encompassing data, media, and production. By drawing from across the vast Publicis Groupe network, we are uniquely positioned to deliver innovation and specialized skills to our clients, as well as enriching opportunities and inclusive benefits to our employees. We pride ourselves on combining the atmosphere of a startup company with the stability and experience of a global leader.

Job Description

The Associate Director, Program Management is responsible for the successful delivery of work across a portfolio of projects and clients.  This.role will partner with multiple Client Services Leads and Creative Teams and must be able to adjust style accordingly. 

You’ll be leading global teams and clients to deliver solutions.  You watch timelines and budgets like a hawk.  You’re fanatical about quality.  And, you know how to consider client drivers when thinking about tradeoffs between time, scope, quality, and risk.   

You are key to building a positive team environment.  

You seamlessly bring together multiple disciplines even when we’re using the same words but mean different things. 

You may play a variety of roles as an Associate Director, PM:

·         Managing a complex, multi-track project

·         Leading a small-scale program consisting of multiple projects
 

You love the details, get excited about planning weeks / months ahead and thinking about risks that may get in our way.  You transition seamlessly between the nitty-gritty details and the big picture. 

You’re an expert at juggling a half-dozen things at a time and prioritizing across them as needed. 

You love problem solving.  You know how businesses work.  You get excited about learning the nuances of each client and you bring been there / done that / outside perspectives wherever possible. 

Obviously, you will have a deep understanding of project management tools and methodologies. 

You have excellent verbal and written communication skills.  

You thrive in a fast-paced environment and know how to adapt your approach when working with people from different disciplines (technology, creative, data, strategy, and marketing engagement)

 Key Responsibilities:

Structures and manages integrated, multi-track projects and/or programs of multiple projects. IncludingProject and/or program communicationsEstimations and staffingCreation of project deliverablesScope managementDefinition of roles and responsibilitiesDevelopment and tracking of integrated project plansProject and/or program issues tracking and managementSets quality and performance standardsMaintains project tracking, dashboards and information systems.Assesses and manages project riskMentors and coaches project team membersResponsible for ongoing client satisfaction.Manages peer-level client relationships (expectations, communications, negotiations, escalation, feedback, etc.).Develops relationships with and ensures the appropriate participation of key client stakeholders and client executives.

 

Qualifications

5+ years project management experience in successfully delivering physical marketing installationsMandatory experience leading diverse project types and future interest should include supporting the following project types: technology, creative and strategyExperience using waterfall, agile and hybrid methodologiesLed multi-discipline, globally distributed teams of 15 + people in dynamic and fast-paced environments. Accountability for project budgets of $1M and higher2+ years of client management experience with primary accountability for peer-level, executive client relationships across marketing & technology departments; experience should include external client management and negotiationsExperienced multiple full project life cycles from business development to final delivery

Qualifications

Qualifications

Healthcare or Pharma experience requiredExperience using waterfall, agile and hybrid methodologies5+ Experienced multiple full project life cycles from business development to final delivery

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.