Project Manager, Media Platforms

Company Description

Dentsu International is a modern marketing solutions company. Our mission is to help clients navigate, progress and thrive in a world of change. Businesses rely on our integrated network of agencies and specialized practices to champion 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, dentsumcgarrybowen, DEG, dentsuX, iProspect and Merkle. Follow us on Twitter @DentsuUSA and visit dentsu.com/us.

Part of Dentsu International, Dentsu Creative is a Global Creative Network that transforms brands and businesses through the power of Modern Creativity. Led by Global Chief Creative Officer Fred Levron, 9,000 experts across the globe work seamlessly together to deliver ideas that Create Culture, Shape Society and Invent the Future. Dentsu Creative was launched in June 2022 to address a client need for simplicity and will be Dentsu International's sole creative network by the end of 2022.

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.

Job Description

TEAM OVERVIEW 

 The Dentsu International (DI) Media Platforms team manages the strategic direction of the Media Planning, Buying, and Finance systems which support the daily business operations of dentsu Media (e.g., Carat, iProspect, dentsuX).   Our primary focus is to manage key suppliers globally to ensure consistent service across markets and to discover ways of optimizing business processes by implementing and/or integrating the right tools to accelerate growth.   We collaborate closely with Local market leadership to ensure that platforms are meeting business needs and ensure that systems implementations are effectively accomplished.   

POSITION DESCRIPTION  

 In collaboration with Technology and Operations leadership, as the Project Manager, you will ensure the successful end-to-end delivery and integration of dentsu 3rd party Media Platforms solutions.  This includes all aspects of the media agency supply chain from research through media planning, activation, finance, and reporting.

This is a highly visible role and works with staff at all levels within the organization and external vendors. You will be passionate about systems and media technology, have robust project management experience, and have experience with media planning, buying, and bill/pay processes and tools from an agency perspective.   

You will report directly to the Director, Media Platforms Solutions Delivery, collaborating with other leaders from across our matrixed organizational structure.  You will be focused on the US market at the onset with the opportunity to manage regional Americas projects.

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

• Ensure  delivery of Media Platforms implementations and integrations across dentsu brands within Americas while working in close partnership with the Media Platforms Support team, internal and external stakeholders
• Provide leadership in identifying, managing, and mitigating change and related risk across teams, processes, and workflows due to implementations and/or integrations of new or revised Media Platforms
• Support the Media Platforms Product team in defining and delivering the optimal Media Platforms Supply Chain Solutions Architecture across Americas
• Conduct current state and target state process mapping of the Media Platforms Supply Chain
• Ensure successful planning and execution of systems integrations between Media Platforms and other in-house or third-party systems (i.e., Finance systems, Reporting solutions, etc.).
• Program management for the implementation and integration of Media Platforms in Americas
• Define project scope and deliverables in support of business goals and work with senior leadership and stakeholders for approvals
• Guide, manage and support the delivery of projects and programs to ensure quality, and on-schedule and on-budget completion
• Manage all aspects of projects including setting deadlines, assigning responsibilities, and monitoring and summarizing progress against plans
• Build and maintain working relationships with tea