Project Manager, Solutions Operations - Remote

Dentsu is a modern marketing solutions company. Our mission is to help clients navigate, progress and excel in a world of change. Businesses rely on our integrated network of agencies and specialized practices to promote meaningful progress through creative, media, commerce, data and technology. Part of Dentsu Group, our global network comprises 66,000 diverse people in 143 countries, who are dedicated to teaming for growth and good. Some of our award-winning agencies include 360i, Carat, dentsuMB, DEG, dentsuX, iProspect and Merkle. Follow us on Twitter @DentsuUSA and visit dentsu.com/us.

We are champions for meaningful progress, and we strive to be a force for good—for our people, for our clients, for the industry and for our society. We keep our people at the center, creating space for growth, understanding and learning so they can succeed. We embed diversity, in our mindset, in our services and in our teams to empower an inclusive, equitable and culturally fluent environment. Building this culture within our teams makes us better collaborators with each other and with our clients, driving better outcomes for all.

The Project Manager, Solutions Operations implements repeatable frameworks, processes, tools, technologies, and governance models for teams within the business. You will report to the Director of Project Management and work across practices, integrating the best of dentsu to create harmonized processes, in a way that is scalable and agile to lead and respond to market and client needs.

You will apply the correct level of urgency to achieve a mutually accepted solution. You should understand enterprise project management principles and how to apply that knowledge towards the successful implementation and delivery of projects.

Critical Role Priorities Include:

• Guide high-impact, highly visible, and highly complex projects through the project management life cycle while keeping the project organized (initiation, planning, execution, monitoring & controlling, closure).
• Develop and document project schedules, deliverables, clear RACI and milestones through a detailed project plan.
• Develop communication & change management plans to ensure successful project execution and benefits realization.
• Proactively identify, track, and resolve issues, risks and dependencies associated with projects; leading risk mitigation planning and communication to project sponsors/partners; escalate issues as defined in documented escalation procedures.
• Work closely with colleagues within the businesses covering Finance, Sales Operations, Legal, Internal Audit, Privacy, Information Technology and HR aspects.
• Ensure governance and compliance of Solutions policy, standards, guidelines and processes in the Americas.

Skills/Requirements:

• Communicate clearly both orally and in writing & strong organization skills.
• Make decisions and judgments based on standard procedures.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, manage workload, and adapt to changing business conditions.
• Understand how projects align with our strategy to ground the project team and partners in why the project is important.
• Demonstrate analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to organize and prioritize several projects and tasks.
• Demonstrate exemplary proficiency using project management software programs such as MS Project/Planner, or other tools; cater tools and approach on the given project or project team.
• Demonstrate advanced understanding of Project Management Concepts as defined by the Project Management Institute (PMI) and/or agile concepts and methodologies (Scrum Alliance).
• Learn new skills techniques and responsibilities.
• Must be reliable and lead by example related to scheduling and recurring tasks.
• Utilize conflict resolution skills with an ability to identify partners, assess their needs and manage expectations.
• Minimal travel may be required.

Education and Experience:

• Knowledge and experience of marketing/advertising industries.
• Bachelor''s Degree or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of project management experience delivering large projects.
• Preferred: PMI certification (PMP) or Scrum Alliance Certification (CSM).

The anticipated salary range for this position is $94,000-$152,375. Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors including relevant experience, knowledge, skills and other factors permitted by law. A range of medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and/or other benefits also are available. For more information about dentsu benefits, please visit dentsubenefitsplus.com

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About dentsu
Dentsu is the network designed for what’s next, helping clients predict and plan for disruptive future opportunities in the sustainable economy. Taking a people-centered approach to business transformation, dentsu combines Japanese innovation with a diverse, global perspective to drive client growth and to shape society www.dentsu.com.

We are champions for meaningful progress and we strive to be a force for good—for our people, for our clients, for the industry and for our society. We keep our people at the center, creating space for growth, understanding and learning so they can thrive. We embed diversity, in our mindset, in our solutions and in our teams to empower an inclusive, equitable and culturally fluent environment. Building this culture within our teams makes us better collaborators with each other and with our clients, driving better outcomes for all.

Dentsu (the "Company") is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee of the Company, on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage or citizenship, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other legally-recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done that will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing an undue hardship on the Company. Please contact your recruiter if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process or to request or discuss an accommodation in connection with a job at the Company to which you are applying.