It Project Manager/Business Analyst

We are in need of a seasoned Project Manager/Business Analyst consultant to manage and implement a media ad sales system replacement project. Candidate will be responsible for managing the project from start to finish, ensuring that it is completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. This resource will report to the Ad Sales information technology team at our Fortune 500 media client and will need to be able to execute project activities with minimal supervision.

Key responsibilities and skills will include:

• Extensive knowledge of the business process for media ad sales, including understanding the sales cycle, customer needs, market trends, and industry standards.
• Defining project scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders and technology leadership teams.
• Developing detailed project plans, schedules, and budget/hours tracking.
• Identifying, analyzing, and managing project risks and issues.
• Coordinating project activities and resources, including internal teams and external vendors.
• Monitoring and reporting on project progress, including weekly status updates and performance metrics to the technology leadership.
• Monthly steering committee meetings to update stakeholders on status and expectations.
• Conducting business analysis interviews to understand the needs and requirements of the organization and its customers.
• Developing and implementing solutions to meet business needs, including process improvements, system enhancements, and new technologies.
• Facilitating communication and collaboration among project team members and stakeholders.
• Conducting post-project evaluations to identify lessons learned and opportunities for improvement.

Qualifications:

• Must have a combined 10+ years minimum experience as both a systems business analyst and a project manager in the media ad sales industry
• Must have extensive knowledge of one or more of the major media Ad Sales platforms ( WideOrbit, MediaOcean, Operative, etc.)
• Must have exceptional communication skills – written, presentation skills etc.
• Must have exceptional client facing skills
• Consulting experience is strongly desired

The project will be on an accelerated timeline, and the PM/BA resource will need to be nimble and creative with their approach.

***Term 6 months+ ***

***No Corp to Corp***

***No 3rd parties***

Job Type: Contract

Rate $50 to $75.00 per hour (based on experience)

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $50.00 - $75.00 per hour

Experience level:

• 10 years

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Do you have extensive knowledge of one or more of the major media Ad Sales platforms ( WideOrbit, MediaOcean, Operative, etc.).? If so , please detail your experience on these platforms

Experience:

• Media Ad sales platforms: 10 years (Required)
• Wide Orbit: 10 years (Required)
• IT project management: 10 years (Required)

Work Location: Remote