What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Director position at VML South Africa?

Who we are looking for :

VML is seeking a Program Director to support a large CPG new business win. The Program Director is expected to manage against defined processes throughout a client engagement as well as identify strategic opportunities for optimizations and new work within our client’s environments. This individual is also responsible for building, coaching and leading internal teams against said process to ensure successful deliveries. VML needs individuals who are proactive problem solvers that can manage team dynamics, manage project financial performance, clearly communicate status, and drive progression towards dates.

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What you’ll do :

Lead multiple projects under several brands within dedicated client
Manages projects against variances in profitability, burn and efficiency
Support / provide strategic direction related to processes and resolution paths
Understand the requirements of the organization to create efficient solutions within the SOWs of projects
Provide well researched POV documents on a variety of solutions related to project work
Maintain direct relationships with client project owners and client management leadership
Support scoping and estimation exercises with Client Engagement teams
Support organizational resourcing based on Client needs (communicating, managing, executing)

Who you are :

Proactive, adaptable, and flexible

Strong attention to detail

Demonstrable ability to operate under tight deadline with complex business / technical solutions

Ability to manage workload with minimal supervision

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

What you’ll need :

8-10 years experience working in Project Management, agency experience required

Experience working on large clients with robust inter agency teams and cross functional departments

Ability to provide proactive and assertive leadership in problem solving, managing financial success of projects, maintaining timelines, and reducing waste

Strong interpersonal skills and able to resolve conflict with productive outcomes

Ability to manage multiple work-streams (projects) effectively and efficiently.

Ability to view problems in context at the system and organization and align solutions with the strategic direction of our clients and company

What we offer :

Passionate, driven people |We champion a culture of people that do extraordinary work.

Consciously cultivated culture |We aim to embody the behaviors to build an inclusivecommunity that is in it together, bringing both positivity and active listening into the workplace as we simultaneously strive to empower creative bravery.

Competitive benefits | What we offer full time hires ranges from the full spectrum of group health coverage options (medical, dental, vision) to a generous 401k match (100% dollar-for-dollar match, up to 5% of salary contribution), and a variety of paid time off offerings that reflect our investment in all aspects of your overall life balance and wellness.

Growth-minded opportunities | We aim to nurture a culture of real-time feedback, growth-oriented mindset, and plenty of training opportunities through VML and WPP, so you can continue to grow personally and professionally.

VML is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, military / veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or other protected group status. We believe in creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion and strives to recruit a diverse slate of candidates to help us achieve that goal.

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