Plano, TX, 75026, USA
2 days ago
Group Vice President, Program Management
**Company Description** Hi there! We’re Razorfish. We’ve been leading the marketing industry with our digital expertise since the start of the internet. But in 2020, we did a full reboot. What’s different? It all starts with people. Weird, wonderful, complex people - with diverse backgrounds in strategy, creative and technology. But no matter how different we are, we all have one thing in common. We believe our differences are our strength. So we push for inclusion, challenge convention and bring in new perspectives, to inspire new ideas. Because when we connect by understanding what makes people different, we can create unforgettable experiences that enrich lives. Join us at razorfish.com . **Job Description** A Group Vice President, Program Management at Razorfish is equal parts solution shaper, veteran project manager, client problem solver, trusted advisor, sales pursuit leader, and business manager. This person will manage one very large client engagement. People in this role go beyond just managing large projects or portfolios…they’re also player/coaches, facilitators, collaborators, risk mitigators, community builders, and expert planners. They’re not afraid to color outside the lines or roll up their sleeves. You will be accountable for: + Delivery of large scale engagements to clients + Managing the client relationship from a delivery and commercial standpoint + Framing decisions around business drivers, scope, time, cost and quality. You can lead solution definition and delivery of complex programs. + Large multi-disciplinary teams (100+ people) + Seamlessly bring together Razorfish’s disciplines (Paid and Owned Strategy, Creative, Data, Technology and Marketing Engagement). + Be the engagement leader ultimately accountable for ensuring an engagement's success and client satisfaction You develop and maintain executive-level relationships, delivering on our promises (quality and profitability) and building thriving / high-functioning teams, while providing transparency to the Executive leadership team. **Key Characteristics:** Leadership and Vision + A charismatic, energetic, and real future facing leader; a forward thinker who likes to inspire. Client focused + A real business advisor with strong communication skills, excellent at building strong and long-term relationships with C-level clients and knows how to gain trust through true partnership. Uses first-hand client information to inform and shape improvements in product services. An inspiring Leader + Collaborative and people focused, has a coaching mind-set, leads from the front and inspires teams to be the best they can be whilst motivating teams to deliver on clear and tangible business goals. Strong Commercial Acumen + A proven track record for driving growth. Including a good understanding of business models and trends, as well as the ability to identify and seize opportunities that move the business towards strategic goals. A Thought Leader and Excellent Communicator + Brings simplicity to complexity and drives thought leadership through clear story telling. A Collaborator and Influencer + Able to work with multiple matrix stakeholders across our organization and within the client. Leads through influence to create a culture of collaboration which thrives on diversity of thought and experience **Key Responsibilities:** + Structures, establishes, and manages integrated campaign processes, projects, and programs across paid and owned channels to ensure quality, on-budget, on-time delivery. + Provides vision, purpose, direction, and motivation to team. + Clarifies and communicates program objectives and success criteria. + Adapts and applies proper PM methodologies and innovated ways of working, with a digital first focus to meet program objectives and client business drivers. + Clarifies and enforces accountability and goal-setting for project leaders of all domains. + Oversees the development and tracking of integrated estimations, project plans and metrics, including - Burn Reporting, Capacity Planning, Resource Management, and consistent and timely utilization reporting + Manages risks to the program, to Razorfish and to the account. + Establishes and maintains program communications. + Oversees scope management throughout the project life-cycle. + Accelerate model evolution and adoption as well as iterative enhancement across teams. + Accountable for project finances and profitability. + Understands legal implications of an engagement. Drives contract negotiations. Ensures the execution of project reviews. + Provides oversight and leadership to engagements of 100+ people. + Removes roadblocks to success and acts as an escalation point for executive decisions. + Contributes to PM discipline initiatives focused on consistent delivery quality, growing our PM talent and ensuring collaboration / knowledge sharing. **Qualifications** + 15+ years of experience + Familiarity and experience with Paid media, CRM, website planning and execution + Ability to work with the Client Services Lead/discipline experts to solve client business challenges + Deep project management experience in delivering large digital solutions including Paid media, customer / user experience, strategy, data and technology. Experience implementing marketing / content, CRM and commerce platforms preferred + Proven track record leading multiple full project life-cycles from business development to final delivery + Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously (preferably in an integrated program) + Extensive experience of leading integrated projects and managing globally distributed teams of 50+ people + Familiarity with Agile and Iterative Development (or other new methodologies) Client Relationship / Consultative Selling + Extensive experience in consulting and/or client-facing role + Client management experience with primary accountability for peer-level client relationships at the executive level, C-level preferred. + Accountability for budget or client revenue of $20mm+ Experience helping to drive business development efforts and/or selling consulting services with new and existing clients. Familiarity with shaping and delivering retainer type engagements including AOR and capacity based agile delivery teams + Proven track record of leading large RFP responses / sales pursuits Essentials + A digital marketing-savvy problem-solver with the unstoppable drive to inspire teams and bring the best work to life, based on your expertise with Omni-channel orchestration (including media, CRM, site and mobile, etc.) + A true collaborator that has worked on large scale projects across multiple digital properties - the true dot connector + An approachable manager with a strong history of team oversight and talent development; known for an ability to coach and grow talent, providing vision and bringing people along + An all-around seasoned professional with experience developing presentations, exceptional communication, and time management skills, as well as the flexibility to adapt quickly to change **Additional Information** The Power of One starts with our people! To do powerful things, we offer powerful resources. Our best-in-class wellness and benefits offerings include: + Paid Family Care for parents and caregivers for 12 weeks or more + Monetary assistance and support for Adoption, Surrogacy and Fertility + Monetary assistance and support for pet adoption + Employee Assistance Programs and Health/Wellness/Comfort reimbursements to help you invest in your future and work/life balance + Tuition Assistance + Paid time off that includes Flexible Time off Vacation, Annual Sick Days, Volunteer Days, Holiday and Identity days, and more + Matching Gifts programs + Flexible working arrangements + ‘Work Your World’ Program encouraging employees to work from anywhere Publicis Groupe has an office for up to 6 weeks a year (based upon eligibility) + Business Resource Groups that support multiple affinities and alliances _The benefits offerings listed are available to eligible U.S. Based employees, are reviewed on an annual basis, and are governed by the terms of the applicable plan documents._ Razorfish is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our employment decisions are made without regard to actual or perceived race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, medical condition as defined by applicable state law, genetic information, marital status, military service and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances. If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact USMSTACompliance@publicis.com . All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Compensation Range: $167,000 - $250,000 annually. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. For this role, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 11/22/2024.
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