General information
Agency: Reprise
Function: Project Management
Seniority Level: Director
Employment Type: Full-Time
Location: New York, United States
Job Ref#: 16858
Description & Requirements
Position Summary
Rufus, Amazon’s media agency of record, is seeking a Director of Technical Project Management to support the Global Data, Tech and Tools team and their overarching goal of automating data delivery to Amazon stakeholders. This change-management leader will oversee automation project workstreams and be responsible for driving the changes inherent in the evolution to automated data delivery. As a technical leader, you’ll be responsible for knowing and communicating information related to the data pipeline and associated end-to-end processes from a technical and business perspective. You’ll be identifying areas requiring change and documention as well as implementing the changes required to transition teams and processes within DTT and within local countries to new ways of working using our centralized data pipelines. You’ll oversee project managers responsible for driving communications, leading scrum sessions with product and engineering, and ensuring project milestones are communicated and met. You’ll coordinate closely with the Global Head of DTT to ensure we deliver results and provide ongoing, transparent status internally and externally using a variety of tools. This is a cross-organization role working with Amazon stakeholders and working within the Rufus agency and within DTT to drive the execution of automation roadmaps and the associated analysis and clarifications required to meet our goals.
Key Responsibilities
• Oversee project roadmaps and compile summaries to share with stakeholders, internal and external
• Identify and execute new ways of working to increase client transparency into project processes and status
• Work closely with the head of Global Data, Tech and Tools to build documentation and other content plus plan roadshows and workshops, both internal and with clients, to merchandise and drive decisions to support project roadmaps
• Oversee Project Managers / Scrum masters who will facilitate internal and external ceremonies and sessions to ensure project and product roadmaps are delivered as expected.
• Gather information and use data-driven analysis to review existing processes and define new ones. Recognize impacts of evolving tools and data collection processes and build and oversee the implementation of new processes aligned with capabilities and technology.
• Facilitate metrics, qualitative and quantitative, to demonstrate status to clients and highlight areas of improvement and opportunity
• Coordinate internally to facilitate analysis and documentation to support client inquiries
• Work cross-functionally with data engineering, product and data governance teams
• Manage multiple timelines using project management tools (MSFT Project, MSFT Planner, JIRA) and prioritizing appropriately
Desired Skills & Experience
• 6+ years’ experience within a technical program management role, ideally within a media agency
• Familiarity with the media buying process and associated platforms (buying systems, ad servers, DSPs, social platforms, research tools)
• Scrum certified and experience working in an agile environment
• Proficient using MSFT Excel to analyze data
• Strong communication skills, experience writing technical and business documents
• Experience using MSFT project and time management tools
• Experience performing SQL queries desired
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Wage and Benefits
We offer a Total Rewards package that includes medical and dental coverage, 401(k) plans, flex spending, life insurance, disability, employee discount program, employee stock purchase program and paid family benefits to support you and your family. To give you the ability to better meet your personal needs, and in support of your physical and emotional well-being, you will receive discretionary time off days and company-wide Appreciation Weeks and Wellness Days.
We also offer a competitive Total Compensation package, including a competitive salary and eligibility for an annual discretionary incentive award or a relevant incentive award.
The salary range for this position is $130,000 to $150,000. Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on, among other factors, actual ranges for current/former employees in the subject position, market considerations, budgetary considerations, tenure and standing with the Company (applicable to current employees), as well as the employee’s/applicant’s skill set, level of experience, and qualifications.
Minimum Salary
130,000
Maximum Salary
150,000
Employment Transparency
It is the policy of Mediabrands, division of the Interpublic group, to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, veteran status, disability, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the American with Disabilities Act of 1990. The job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and other job functions are subject to modification. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
For applicants to jobs in the United States: In compliance with the current Americans with Disabilities Act and state and local laws, if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with Mediabrands, please email accommodation@mbww.com.
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About Us
Why join us: You’ll work hard, grow and recharge. Our diverse business offers various opportunities to grow your career across Paid Search, Paid Social, SEO, eCommerce, and Strategy, amongst others. We provide tools to support your career ambitions that include mentorship programs, learning modules and professional skills trainings. You’ll have the opportunity to drive social impact with our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Council to create meaningful change in our communities.
In addition to working with some of the world’s most dynamic and recognized brands, you will enjoy incredible benefits such as unlimited time off, multiple health/wellness days, extra-long holiday weekends, various perks, discounts, and benefits provided by our clients and an incredible office culture.