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Advantage Solutions Sr Project Manager in Cupertino, California
Summary
Senior Project Manager Agency
At our Company, we grow People, Brands, and Businesses!We are seeking a dynamicSenior Project Manager to plan, execute, and finalize projects according to project deadlines and within budget. This includes acquiring resources and coordinating the efforts of creative & technology team members and third-party contractors or consultants in order to deliver projects according to plan. The Senior Project Manager will also assist in defining the project’s objectives and oversee quality control throughout its life cycle. The Senior Project Manager will also be tasked with assisting in refining internal processes and enforcing adherence to process amongst the agency. The Senior Project Manager will be responsible for tracking and reporting project and program financials to internal team members.
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What we offer:
Full-Time Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life)
401(k) with company match
Training and Career Development
Generous Paid Time-Off
Responsibilities:
Direct and manage project development from beginning to end.
Define project scope, goals and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with account management and stakeholders.
Define and manage resource allocation throughout the project lifecycle.
Present to key clients and stakeholders. Present to internal leadership teams.
Assist in driving departmental structure and goals. Assist in supervising/mentoring junior team members.
Lead agency onboarding and training.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degreeor equivalent experiencerequired
5 - 8 years’ experience in the integrated project management space
Experience mentoring more junior Project Managers
Excellent written communication and verbal communication skills, communicate changes, recap meeting notes, create and ensure a smooth project flow
Excellent inter-department relationship skills
Proficient in Project Management tools (i.e., MS Project) or similar project tool
The salary range for this role is $155,000-$165,000.
Responsibilities
The Company is one of North America’s leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods. The Company services a variety of trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics and home centers. We bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers, providing consumers access to the best products available in the marketplace today.
Position Summary
The role of the Senior Project Manager is to plan, execute, and finalize projects according to project deadlines and within budget. This includes acquiring resources and coordinating the efforts of creative & technology team members and third-party contractors or consultants in order to deliver projects according to plan. The Senior Project Manager will also assist in defining the project’s objectives and oversee quality control throughout its life cycle. The Senior Project Manager will also be tasked with assisting in refining internal processes and enforcing adherence to process amongst the agency. The Senior Project Manager will be responsible for tracking and reporting project and program financials to internal team members.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities
Direct and manage project from beginning to end.
Define project success criteria and disseminate them to involved parties throughout project life cycle.
Review full-scale project plans and associated communications documents.
Set and continually manage project expectations with team members and other stakeholders.
Assign tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel.
Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the project team.
Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path.
Plan and schedule project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools.
Track project milestones and deliverables.
Gain approval on projects among the various departments by routing projects.
Develop and deliver progress reports and requirements documentation.
Determine the frequency and content of status reports from the project team, analyze results, and troubleshoot problem areas.
Effectively communicate project expectations to creative/technology team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion.
Liaise with project stakeholders on an ongoing basis.
Conduct project post mortems and create a recommendations report in order to identify successful and unsuccessful project elements.
Define project scope, goals and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with account management and stakeholders.
Draft and submit budget proposals, and recommend subsequent budget changes where necessary or validate budgets provided.
Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans.
Define and manage resource allocation throughout project lifecycle
On a weekly basis, allocate creative & technology staff to ensure all work can be completed.
Where required, negotiate with other department managers for the acquisition of required personnel from within the company.
Determine and assess need for additional creative & technology staff and/or consultants and make the appropriate recruitments if necessary during project cycle.
Estimate the resources and participants needed to achieve project goals.
Present to key clients and stakeholders
Present to internal leadership teams
Assist in driving departmental structure and goals
Assist in supervising / mentoring junior team members
Lead agency onboarding and training
Supervisory Responsibilities
Direct Reports
This position does not have supervisory responsibilities for direct reports
Indirect Reports
Does not have direct reports, but may delegate work of others and provide guidance, direction and mentoring to indirect reports
Travel and/or Driving Requirements
Travel and Driving are not essential duties or functions of this job
Travel up to 5 %
Minimum Qualifications
Education Level: (Required): Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
5 - 8 years ‘experience in the integrated project management space
Experience mentoring more junior Project Managers
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Excellent written communication and verbal communication skills, communicate changes, recap meeting notes, create and ensure a smooth project flow.
Excellent inter-department relationship skills
Ability to work effectively with management
Ability to visualize and plan objectives and goals strategically
Ability to research and analyze data effectively
Well-organized, detail-oriented, and able to handle a fast-paced work environment
Flexible and adaptable, able to change and alter according to changes in projects or business environment
Ability to work independently and prioritize duties with minimal supervision, in order to meet deadlines
Ability to complete multiple duties with accuracy shifting from one to another with frequent interruptions and competing deadlines
Strong prioritization & interpersonal skills
Ability to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources, including upper management, clients, and other departments.
Ability to defuse tension among project team, should it arise.
Ability to bring project to successful completion through political sensitivity.
Practices project management principles and processes
Strong computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, and agency PMO tools
Proficient in Project Management tools (i.e., MS Project) or similar project tool
Working knowledge of digital, print, event, tech, and content production (interactive design, HTML, Flash, video, etc)
Environmental & Physical Requirements
Office / Sedentary Requirements
Incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job. Work is performed primarily in an office environment. Typically requires the ability to sit for extended periods of time (66%+ each day), ability to hear the telephone, ability to enter data on a computer and may also require the ability to lift up to 10 pounds.
Additional Information Regarding The Company Job Duties and Job Descriptions
Job duties include additional responsibilities as assigned by one’s supervisor or other manager related to the position/department. This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. The Company reserves the right at any time with or without notice to alter or change job responsibilities, reassign or transfer job position or assign additional job responsibilities, subject to applicable law. The Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable a qualified applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.
Important Information
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of associates so classified.
The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment practices without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, physical or mental disability, or any other category protected by law. As part of this commitment, the Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable an applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.
Job Locations US-CA-Cupertino
Primary Posting Location : City Cupertino
Primary Posting Location : State/Province CA
Primary Posting Location : Postal Code 95015
Primary Posting Location : Country US
Requisition ID 2022-425393
Position Type Full Time
Category Marketing (Corporate): Integrated Marketing, Experiential Marketing