Manager, Operations Excellence

Business Overview 

Orion Worldwide is a global media company that generates value for many of the world’s most well-known media owners and brands. Like our namesake, we are connectors who bring together people and businesses to unlock a mutual exchange of value. We define success through our ability to help partners achieve long-term, sustainable growth.

We look for people who possess the passion, innovative thinking, and partnership skills to join our collaborative and diverse teams. No single person, or discipline, is responsible for success at Orion. Teamwork is the backbone for how we achieve our business goals and cultivate an inclusive culture in which we can all be proud. We strive for a vibrant culture of creativity, accountability, and connection – and believe we do a pretty good job!

Position Summary

We are seeking a proactive and highly organized Manager to join our newly formed team dedicated to advancing initiatives in change management, portfolio management, project management, compliance, document management, and Global Capability Center (GCC) enablement.

In this dynamic environment, you will play a critical role in supporting the team’s efforts to drive projects forward, requiring a high level of adaptability and flexibility. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills and a hands-on approach to ensure efficient execution of tasks and projects.

You will work closely with cross-functional teams to assist in the smooth execution of projects, compliance standards, and alignment with the organization's strategic objectives.

This role involves collaborating closely with the Operations Excellence team to leverage shared expertise and resources for successful execution of all initiatives.

Essential Functions - First Year Objectives:

Project Management:
Assist in managing specific project life cycles from planning through closure, ensuring that projects meet scope, budget, and timeline requirements. Responsibilities include:

• Future Digital Workflow/Dual IO Integration and Advancement:
• Support the integration of the Future Digital Workflow across Media Brands agencies, coordinating with stakeholders to ensure alignment with business strategies.
• Assist in refining workflows to support successful deployment and continuous improvement of the Dual IO initiative.
• MediaBrands Transition to Prisma:
• Assist in the development and execution of a comprehensive implementation plan for transitioning Media Brands to Prisma, including testing, training, and phased rollout.
• Monitor the transition process and provide support and adjustments as needed to meet operational requirements.

• Orion Prisma Enhancements:
• Collaborate with MediaBrands Product Owners and Managers to assist in the design, testing, and coordination of enhancements to ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Support the development of a rollout strategy, including training and feedback mechanisms to improve user experience.
• Proprietary Product Operationalization:
• Assist in the development and implementation of workflows, tools, and processes to support campaign execution, inventory management, and performance tracking.
• Support cross-functional collaboration with internal teams (Sales, Media, Finance, Technology) and external partners to ensure smooth execution and alignment with business objectives.
• Project Management Standardization:
• Assist in the establishment and implementation of standardized project management practices across the business, ensuring consistency and efficiency.

Portfolio Management:
Support Operations Excellence in overseeing the project portfolio to ensure alignment with business goals, efficient resource allocation, and timely delivery of key projects. Key responsibilities include:

• Tools Portfolio Development:
• Maintain a comprehensive tools portfolio library, cataloging details such as costs, contract dates, business owners, key features, and alignment with business strategies.
• Assist in maintaining a centralized repository for tools, ensuring easy access, regular updates, and strategic alignment.
• Help identify and plan the decommissioning of outdated tools to streamline the portfolio.
• System and Tools Optimization:
• Assist Operations Excellence in improving workflow efficiencies across platforms such as Salesforce, Asana, MediaOcean, and BOTs by supporting onboarding, training, and process development while staying current with indus