Company Description

Part of Dentsu International, Dentsu Creative is a Global Creative Network that transforms brands and businesses through the power of Modern Creativity. Led by Global Chief Creative Officer Fred Levron, 9,000 experts across the globe work seamlessly together to deliver ideas that Create Culture, Shape Society and Invent the Future. Dentsu Creative was launched in June 2022 to address a client need for simplicity and will be Dentsu International’s sole creative network by the end of 2022.

Job Description

Dentsu Creative is looking for passionate, enthusiastic talent to work on our newest client: an entertainment industry staple. We’ve been tasked with overhauling their social presence and our mission will be to build on their existing community, stoke fandom, and attract new audiences. We’re looking for talent across disciplines to help build this machine and execute with precision on a daily basis. Excitement about and knowledge of the entertainment industry is a must for all candidates and a deep love of the social space is key. We’re looking for team members who are passionate about film, sports, and TV and are eager to apply their passion to best-in-class creative work. It’s also critical that teammates are versed in understanding the always-changing social landscape and are equipped to quickly and nimbly activate against new platforms, trends, and behaviors. Successful candidates are self-starters, collaborative, and genuinely excited about pop culture and entertainment. As an integral part of the project management team the SPM is a leader on the Project Management team, responsible for maintaining cross-capability relationships, team management and development of PM resources in PM and Operational best practices. The position leads the execution of mid and high-level complexity projects, as well as participates in new business pitches. The SPM ensures all assigned tasks are delivered on time and budget, and according to internal processes and industry best practices. Responsibilities include:

• Prepare and own timelines, budgets and scopes for full breadth of products and complexity 

• Fully manage staffing and resourcing for brands, including Annual SOW 

• Work closely with the Client Finance, Account Management and Production departments to ensure the weekly tracking and management of budgets, and flag any necessary changes in scope to the client 

• Demonstrate strategic thinking in the management of tactical and new business work 

• Lead cross-functional teams in the effective execution of integrated tactics, solving for issues within the project parameters using creative solutions 

• Define, manage, and mitigate risks on projects, taking a proactive approach to solve any issues before they come up, or manage as they arise 

• Develop appropriate financial structure for new or existing mid to high level complexity project or campaigns (for both project and retainer models) 

• Determine with great accuracy financial forecasts and resource plans that map to those forecasts based on the agreed to scope of work

• Determine % completes for all projects - able to determine best course of action and recovery plans for at-risk projects 

• Prepare an Engagement model that tracks online and offline activities, all integration points including outside vendors’ 

• Prepare financial rollups for monthly meetings with attention to project activity by account 

• Prepare materials for write offs, investments, etc. 

• Attend monthly financial meetings and actively participate in the reviews of annual/project staffing plans, with focus on assessment of current and projected resources 

• Train junior staff on PM workflow, tools, templates and agency processes 

• Proactively manage resource needs by driving conversations on current and upcoming needs with resource management and discipline leads

• Partner with resource management and department leads to determine the appropriate resource structure for different types of projects ultimately driving toward efficient teams 

• Motivate and influences cross-functional teams to achieve the highest standards of execution and quality 

• Bring new ideas and industry best practices recommendations for PM leadership consideration 

• Master and effectively manage timely escalation processes 

• Participate in the preparation of new business deliverables 

• Manage and mentor junior team of 3-6

• Manage $5-10MM in business 

• Must be client facing 

Qualifications

• Master the duties outlined in the APM and PM roles and demonstrate expertise in managing integrated tactics 

• Effective planning, organization, and time management skills and analysis/assessment capabilities 

• Demonstrate capacity to understand dynamics of multi-discipline teams and resolve team-related issues that could impact deliverables 

• Prioritize and manage multiple concurrent tasks/projects in a fast-paced deadline driven environment and deliver quality results 

• Demonstrate core Project Management skills in organization, facilitation, attention to detail, negotiation, great interpersonal skills, and communication in keeping team members up to date on status of projects, and scheduling meetings 

• Understand low, mid and high-level complexity project management and production process, and apply this when leading junior resources, as well as assisting PM leadership, with the management of concurrent work in and out of all phases of the project life cycle, ensuring review and approval of all team members on each round of review 

• Uphold quality control standards, ensuring milestone sign off from all departments as well as general circulation of approval from team members during routing cycle 

• Champion all company and departmental processes and initiatives, including advocating and executing them, as well as assisting in ongoing process improvement 

• Embody professional, proactive, and collaborative behavior that mirrors the dentsu values 

• Passionate about the discipline, the team, and the company 

• Exceptional organizational skills and good presentation skills 

• A strong work ethic that includes a “get the job done” attitude 

Education: Bachelor’s degree 

Experience: 4 - 8 years PM experience in an integrated agency or relevant environment

Additional Information

Working with us

Working with us

Joining Dentsu Creative, you will be part of a creative network, delivering ideas that are brought alive in new ways. Along the way, you will team up with inspiring people across the world and become part of a truly inclusive culture where everyone is given the opportunity to thrive and create the best work of their careers; always learning and always listening to shape ideas, create culture and change behavior. By bringing together the capabilities, experience and relationships of our collective experts, the opportunities for personal growth and development are endless.

We are united by four signature strengths:

Boundless Creativity – Kitsune Fox: In Japanese culture – the Kitsune Fox sees the future. We run towards the future, forever asking: what’s next? Our imagination has no limit. Our clients seek us out because we believe there is no problem we cannot solve with the power of modern creativity.

Intelligent Scale - Ryujin Dragon: The Ryujin Dragon controls the ocean and the tides. We flow the right talent around the right brief in the right moment, wherever it sits in the world. We scale our unique ideas with precision, using intelligent technology to make personal connections with millions around the world.

Obsessive Craft - Orizuru Crane: The Orizuru Crane carries the soul up to paradise. It inspires the most classic and iconic Japanese origami. We elevate the soul of our work with an obsessive focus on craft, nurturing the next-gen craft skills needed to soar in a modern world.

Radical Collaboration - Kohaku Koi: The Koi swim upstream against the tide, united as one. We chart new territory through the power of radical collaboration. We seamlessly connect Creativity, Media and CXM to imagine new solutions at the intersection of craft, data, culture, and innovation.

Our Values

We believe our work can only resonate in the modern world if the people behind it reflect the modern work. We can only be truly relevant when we create a truly inclusive culture where everyone can thrive. That means – we are tough on the work but gentle with each other. We lead with empathy and are always listening and always learning. We support each other, we cheer for each other, we win together. We celebrate difference as the only way to make the work that makes a difference.

Additional Information

The anticipated base salary range for this position is 78,000 - $137,500. Salary is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications, and geography. Additionally, this position is eligible for discretionary incentive compensation. The company’s incentive compensation plan is subject to change. A range of medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and/or other benefits also are available. For more information regarding dentsu benefits, please visit dentsubenefitsplus.com

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