About Ogilvy Ogilvy was founded in 1948 by David Ogilvy. David created a culture that deeply respects and cares about its people and clients. Our mission is to inspire people and brands to make an impact and we are committed to attracting, growing, and retaining the best talent in the industry. About the Role Our Project Managers are responsible for the day-to-day program management of their client account(s). They partner with account leadership to deliver operational discipline & delivery excellence, speed to market, resource optimization, and profitability management to their business(es). Project Managers are efficient operators, who demonstrate strong team management abilities, as well as business and financial acumen. They are highly organized and accountable leaders, who are able to build relationships and collaborate with/draw on the expertise of Ogilvy's vast resources and capabilities. What You'll Do
- The key day-to-day project contact with day to day client leads, creative teams and other agency partners
- Managing client objectives and expectations andcommunicating changes/directions to internal team members
- Developing project timelines and ensuring the team is tracking toward the right milestones
- Working integrally with all internal team members to facilitate the process of developing effective strategies and briefs that lead to great work on brief
- Influencing the efficiency and quality of work and advocating for the agency/client relationship
- Mobilizing and driving the integrated team towards forward progress, action and results
- Effectively presenting work from a delivery standpoint
- Understanding staffing and scoping requirements
- Owning the client project budget and working with the Program Director to manage costs and deliverables as well as staffing resources
- Owning project management/workflow system data entry and reporting
- Identifying potential project risks and developing contingency plans
- Serving as a mentor/coach and/or direct manager to more junior team members and supporting the development of these team members
- Developing and maintaining high levels of team effectiveness (trust, communication, collaboration, productivity, diversity, engagement)
- Understanding & respecting every department's role in delivering great work & building relationships
- Partnering with other teams in the Ogilvy/WPP network bringing forth a full solution for our clients
What You'll Need
- 2-5 years of related, client facing industry experience managing "the making" or delivery of great work
- Agency experience preferred
- Ideally, several different account experiences delivering programs in at least 3 different capabilities (B2C, B2B, retail, CPG, digital, tech, etc.)
- Proven negotiation skills
- Experience forming strong client relationships
- Demonstrated capability to get things done on budget and on time
- Ability to manage multiple workstreams and projects at the same time
- Developing financial acumen and business growth mindset
- An understanding of the dynamics and workings of the agency's process as it relates to the client's business
- Strong internal relationships (particularly with creative team)
- Accountability and calm, confident presence
How We'll Support You
- Ogilvy celebrates its people. Fully. Enthusiastically. Unhesitatingly. We'll empower you with the tools you'll need to succeed. We'll give you the autonomy to seek out new paths and better ways of doing things.
- We'll support you with colleagues who are experts in their disciplines, drawn from across the Ogilvy network. And we'll provide opportunities for you to do work of which you'll be proud, with people you'll be proud to call your teammates.
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The compensation for this position at the time of this posting is indicated below. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package, click here for more details.
Pay Range
$45,000
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$90,000 USD
At Ogilvy, our people are at the heart of what we do: a creative agency that sparks game-changing ideas across culture and business through collaboration, integrity, and a celebration of self-expression. We believe in building powerful teamswithpurpose. This means hiring and nurturing talent across all races, ethnicities, religions, abilities, sexual orientation, and gender identities - and we relentlessly curate transformative initiatives that make our commitment to fairness, and equity a reality. Our ultimate mission is to leave a positive impact on the world, creating a better future for all, while supporting and uplifting the global communities we serve. This is central to our mantra of Borderless Creativity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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