What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Program Manager position at Publicis Groupe?
Company description
Hi there! We’re Razorfish. We’ve been leading the marketing industry with our digital expertise since the start of the internet. But in 2020, we did a full reboot. What’s different? It all starts with people. Weird, wonderful, complex people - with diverse backgrounds in strategy, creative and technology. But no matter how different we are, we all have one thing in common. We believe our differences are our strength. So we push for inclusion, challenge convention and bring in new perspectives, to inspire new ideas. Because when we connect by understanding what makes people different, we can create unforgettable experiences that enrich lives. Join us at razorfish.com.
Overview
This is a Remote position working west coast hours)
We are seeking a Senior Program Manager for a freelance position with possibility to convert to FTE. The Senior Program will be responsible for end-to-end project management initiatives that increase our clients’ relationships with their customers by working at the intersection of Customer Engagement, Business, Technology, Big Data, and Content.
As a Senior Project Manager you will manage a large web project with several parallel tracks or a small program with multiple projects across your assigned lines of business. You will demonstrate an ability to manage risks and issue proactively, rather than reactively. You embody strong people skills and have the ability to motivate the team, support them to resolve conflict, and support re-negotiation with the client on missed expectations. You are advanced users of the tools and methodologies required to deliver the work.
Responsibilities
End-to-end project management initiatives with ability to run a largerproject with several tracks of work or a small program with multiple projects including web, email, etc.
Plan, organize and control the activities of other Razorfish disciplines with little to no oversight; works with team to troubleshoot internal issues and determine corrective action
Effectively organizes and uses internal tools to meet project and Client requirements
Proactivelyidentify and mitigate risk from the plan, manages and controls project scope and the change control process to ensure that projects are completed according to schedule and within budget
Drive internal Kick-off meetings and garner appropriate participation of all required team members to ensure successful Kick-off
Conducts regular reviews of project deliverables with key team members and Client ensuring understanding of project requirements,and works with senior delivery team members to develop / implement plans to resolve any issues
Escalates to project leadership when conflict situations become critical / require urgent resolution
Ensures that key decisions and next steps are clearly captured and quickly communicated to Clients; ensures they're addressed by the team
This role will be responsible for managing comms between vendor teams and stakeholders.
Qualifications
Project management experience including in a digital or marketing agency
Demonstrated experience with end-to-end management of projectsfrom brief and creative development through web campaigns
Strong knowledge of technical Project Management methodologies and best practices
Demonstrated experience working with marketing, product, data & analytics teams
Ability to decompose scope to granular level of details and consolidate the Estimate of multiple teams into a single consolidated, high quality Estimate and transform into an executable plan for a small to medium size, non-complex project
Ability to create Hybrid project plans for a small to medium size, complex projects; understand and use at least 2-3 planning tools, (e.g. Microsoft Project, Excel and Smartsheets)
Ability to articulate Razorfish delivery process / methodology effectively, clearly discuss and internally communicate Client constraints related to scope, timeline, cost or dependencies to inform sales process
Ability to work with the Client Services Lead, discipline experts, and Client to critically define scope for the required work
Understands and able to communicatethe financial impacts to staffing changes proactively.
Additional information
At Publicis Groupe, we offer medical and voluntary benefits to our freelancers and temporary employees. Voluntary benefit options include supplemental medical insurance, transportation, and parking benefits, legal benefits, pet insurance, and auto and home insurance. You must be actively employed for 90 consecutive calendar days in order to be eligible for Publicis medical and voluntary benefits. You will also be eligible to participate in the Publicis 401(k) Plan after you complete 1,000 work hours in a consecutive 12-month period.
Razorfish is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our employment decisions are made without regard to actual or perceived race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, medical condition as defined by applicable state law, genetic information, marital status, military service and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.
If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact USMSTACompliance@publicis.com.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Compensation Range : $61 - $79 / HR. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer / temporary employee medical plan through a third-party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. Temporary roles may also qualify for participation in our 401(k) plan after eligibility criteria have been met. For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 3 / 31 / 2025.
Salary : $61 - $79
